


Herbs
As I mentioned in the page above, herbs are generally grown in temperate climates, while spices come from the tropics. Another general difference is that the leaves of the plants are usually used as herbs, whereas spice plant leaves are seldom used. This page is...
Seasonings
We classify seasonings separately from herbs and spices since they are perceived in a different way. Seasonings affect the four (or five) basic tastes the tongue is capable of sensing: bitter, sour, sweet, and salty (and, now, researchers say, glutamate or umami). In...
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