Dried fennel seed is an aromatic, anise-flavored spice. They are brown or green in color when fresh, and slowly turn a dull grey as the seed ages.
Fennel seeds are sometimes confused with aniseed, which is very similar in taste and appearance, though smaller. In India, it is common to chew fennel
region: USA
Tumeric or Turmeric is the root of a plant related to ginger. It has a bitter pungent flavor and an intense yellow-orange color.
It is very popular in East Indian cooking and is almost always used in Curry preparations.
region: Indonesia
Indonesian Vanilla Beans: this long, thin pod is
the fruit of the orchid
Vanilla Planifolia. Seductive, aromatic perfume.
region: USA Grown mainly in Madagascar and Indonesia, the vanilla bean or pod is the only edible fruit-bearing orchid. Vanilla is the most popular flavor in the world.
brand: NIELSEN-MASSEY Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract. Alcohol 35%.
