Herbs/Spices Research Project by Timothy Lopez https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj This will show 2 Images, History, Interesting Facts, Vitamins and Nutrients, Medicinal Uses, and 2 recipes that feature this Herb/Spice en-us 2020-09-28 17:54:44 UTC 2026-03-03 07:02:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f33f.png tlopez76 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/785465020 2020-09-28 18:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/785465020 tlopez76 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/785466292 2020-09-28 18:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/785466292 History tlopez76 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/785466622 Saffron cultivation and usage reaches back more than 3,000 years and spans many cultures, continents, and civilizations. Saffron is derived from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus.        It  has remained among the world's most costly substances throughout history. With its bitter taste, hay-like fragrance, and slight metallic notes, saffron has been used as a seasoning, fragrance, dye, and medicine. Saffron is native to Southwest Asia, but was first cultivated in Greece.]]> 2020-09-28 18:15:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/785466622 Interesting facts tlopez76 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/785524396 The name Saffron comes from the Arabic word,” zafaran ” which  means yellow and it is the official color of Buddhist robes in India.

It is estimated that it takes some 14,000 stigmas to produce only one ounce of saffron threads. The labor-intensive process makes the cost of these bright red threads upwards of $50 per quarter-ounce.

Spain, India, and Iran are primary producers of commercial saffron.
]]> 2020-09-28 18:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/785524396 Vitamins and Nutrients tlopez76 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/785527383 Potassium
Vitamin C
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin B6
Vitamin A]]> 2020-09-28 18:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/785527383 Medicinal Uses tlopez76 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/785529507 It contains high amounts of vitamin C, which acts as a powerful antioxidant that may help reduce your risk for cancer, cardiovascular disease and other conditions caused by oxidative stress.

Saffron is a source of magnesium, which acts as a cofactor in  enzyme systems that regulate diverse biochemical reactions in the body. Saffron is a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, iron and potassium.

There are 4 main bioactive components in saffron: crocin, crocetin, safranal and picrocrocin. These compounds give saffron its characteristic flavor and fragrance They are also responsible for the spice's pharmacological effects. Crocin is found to relieve pain,  help protect against cancer, and is an antidepressant .

]]> 2020-09-28 18:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/785529507 Recipes tlopez76 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/785531268 https://www.cookscountry.com/recipes/11875-shrimp-and-orzo-risotto-with-saffron-and-lemon

https://www.cooksillustrated.com/videos/3027-spanish-braised-chicken-with-sherry-and-saffron-pollo-en-pepitoria ]]> 2020-09-28 18:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/785531268 8074443 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/792653764 2020-09-30 18:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/792653764 8074443 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/792656317 2020-09-30 18:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/792656317 history 8074443 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/792683497 Black pepper is native to present-day Kerala in South India, and extensively cultivated there and elsewhere in tropical regions. Vietnam is the world's largest producer and exporter of pepper, producing 34% of the world's crop, as of 2013.]]> 2020-09-30 19:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/792683497 interesting facts 8074443 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/792698194 Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperacea, cultivated for its fruit, known as a peppercorn, which usually is dried and used as a spice or seasoning.

Accounting for about 20% of the monetary value of the world's spice trade, Black pepper is mainly produced in India, Vietnam, Brazil, and Indonesia.

Black pepper has been used for cooking for over 4,00 years. ]]> 2020-09-30 19:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/792698194 Vitamins and Nutrients 8074443 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/792716557 Copper
magnesium
calcium
iron
phosphorus
vitamin C
vitamin B2
vitamin B6]]> 2020-09-30 19:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/792716557 medical uses 8074443 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/792771455 2020-09-30 19:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/792771455 7916737 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/794617402 2020-10-01 13:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/794617402 7916737 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/794619358 2020-10-01 13:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/794619358 Pictures https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795679246 2020-10-01 17:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795679246 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795679977 2020-10-01 17:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795679977 Pictures https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795695514 2020-10-01 17:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795695514 History https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795700914 The name derives from the Hebraic and Arabic term amomon, meaning fragrant spice plant. Cinnamon was discovered in 1518. Ancient Egyptians used cinnamon as part of their rituals.


]]> 2020-10-01 17:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795700914 Interesting facts https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795711749 Cinnamon comes from Cinnamomum verum trees grown in Sri Lanka. The 2 most popular types of cinnamon are: Ceylon and Cassia. Cinnamon can potentially be deadly.


]]> 2020-10-01 17:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795711749 Vitamins and Minerals https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795716007 Cinnamon contains 26.1 mg of calcium. It also has 0.21 mg of iron. Cinnamon also has vitamin A.

]]> 2020-10-01 17:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795716007 Medicinal uses https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795719706 Cinnamon is high in fiber and calcium which helps improve colon health.Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant that aids in controlling blood sugar. Cinnamon also helps digestive issues.]]> 2020-10-01 17:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795719706 Recipes https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795725937 1. https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/easy-cinnamon-rolls-from-scratch/
2. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/238979/apple-cinnamon-zucchini-muffins/

]]> 2020-10-01 17:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/795725937 picture 7496058 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/796552951 2020-10-01 22:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/796552951 picture 7496058 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/796555089 2020-10-01 22:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/796555089 vitamins and minerals 7496058 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/796560356 basil is a excellent source for vitamins and minerals because it comes with vitamin k,vitamin c and it also has iron and manganese in it]]> 2020-10-01 22:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/796560356 recipes 7496058 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/796569577 1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnynYDfKIYY

2.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbWSa25O6m0



]]> 2020-10-01 23:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/796569577 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/796670863 2020-10-02 00:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/796670863 picture #2 7776799 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/797989461 2020-10-02 15:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/797989461 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/797998026 2020-10-02 15:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/797998026 History https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/797998948 Tarragon has only been cultivated for about 600 years.]]> 2020-10-02 15:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/797998948 history 7776799 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798128779 Originated in the levant region of eastern mediterrianian cumin has been in use as a spice for thousands of years these seeds excavated in syria were dated to the second millennium bc.
Cumin was also used heavily in ancient roman cuisine in india it was used for millena as a traditional ingredient


]]> 2020-10-02 15:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798128779 interesting facts 7776799 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798131637 The dried seed of the cumin plant make cumin seedsCumin makes up most of curry powder
Cumin seeds been in use since ancient times.cumin seeds have been in use since acient times the ancient egyptians used cumin seeds as a spice and as a preservative in mummification

]]> 2020-10-02 15:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798131637 1st Image https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798181537 2020-10-02 16:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798181537 2nd Image https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798185534 2020-10-02 16:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798185534 History of mustard seeds https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798194556 Since the ancient times we have been using mustard seeds as a condiment and as a spice. The first earliest mention ever about the mustard was back in the 5th century which was before the Christ story which was in India about Gautama Buddha. Mustard seed is also well known in preparation of mustard when they grind the seeds with water or vinegar which creates a paste consistency which nowadays we use as a condiment on hot dogs, hamburgers, and on other dishes as well and we can also make mustard oil using the mustard seeds. 

]]> 2020-10-02 16:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798194556 Interesting facts about mustard seeds https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798234782 Mustard seeds come from a mustard plant which has a hair pod that is filled with miniature creamy, black, white, and light brown seeds. Usually the seeds are about 1 to 2 millimetres in diameter. When the mustard seeds are ground it can be used as a spice to add flavor to a dish or even a meal. The spice mustard seed is mentioned several times throughout the bible as a symbol of faith.

]]> 2020-10-02 16:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798234782 Vitamins and nutrients https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798245373 Mustard seeds contain vitamin A and C. Mustard seeds have many minerals in them. These minerals are iron, potassium, magnesium, selenium, and calcium.]]> 2020-10-02 16:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798245373 Medicinal uses https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798251334 We use the seed and the oil of the seed to make medicine. Black mustard seed is used for causing vomiting, relieving water retention by increasing urine production and increasing appetite. Black mustard oil is also used for the common cold, painful joints, arthritis, and muscles.

]]> 2020-10-02 16:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798251334 2 Recipes that feature this spice https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798253362 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1JqgA5Uhf4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM-UyvyVUck

]]> 2020-10-02 16:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798253362 vitamin and minerals 7776799 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798853320 Cumin is a good source of magnesium,iron,calcium and phosphorous alsorich in vitamin e,a,c,k and b6 consuming about 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds

]]> 2020-10-02 18:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798853320 Medicinal uses for the herb or spice 7776799 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798855050 Cumin helps with your digestive system and reducing food borne infections and it also helps with weight loss and improving blood sugar control and cholesterol


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]]> 2020-10-02 19:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/798857113 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/810799868 2020-10-07 15:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/810799868 https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/810801979 2020-10-07 15:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/810801979 history https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/815129607 the history of this herb is interesting to me because it can be used for cooking,health issues and it originated from egypt and has became a valuable herb in the world you can also put it on pizza but this herb is also put in ice cream Basil is annual plant ]]> 2020-10-08 19:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/815129607 interesting facts https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/815133115 interesting facts about basil is that there is different flavors of basil like lemon,cinnamon and other kinds what's also interesting is that basil belongs to the mint family,it's such a refreshing herb ]]> 2020-10-08 19:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/815133115 medicinal uses https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/815138428 some medicinal uses for basil is it can help a woman before and after her pregnancy how?it allows more blood circulation throughout the body,Also it also can help if certain parts of your body is in pain for example ya stomach,liver,and respiratory system because of the things thats in the herbs]]> 2020-10-08 19:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/815138428 1st picture of cilantro https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/906222274 2020-11-09 21:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/906222274 2nd picture of cilantro https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/906225359 2020-11-09 21:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tlopez76/x95915n9mwh8lxyj/wish/906225359