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Identify spices from descriptions and origins

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This warm, sweet spice comes from the inner bark of a tropical tree. It is rolled into sticks or ground into powder and is essential in apple pie and cinnamon rolls. What spice is this?

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About Spice Identification

Give your memory a workout with Spice Identification: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Identify spices from descriptions and origins Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.

A few sample questions

  1. 1. This warm, sweet spice comes from the inner bark of a tropical tree. It is rolled into sticks or ground into powder and is essential in apple pie and cinnamon rolls. What spice is this?

    Answer: Cinnamon

  2. 2. This bright yellow-orange spice comes from a root related to ginger. It is a key ingredient in curry powder and gives mustard its color. What spice is this?

    Answer: Turmeric

  3. 3. This is the world's most expensive spice by weight, made from the hand-picked stigmas of a crocus flower. It adds a golden color and delicate flavor to paella and risotto. What spice is this?

    Answer: Saffron

  4. 4. This small, dried flower bud has an intensely warm, sweet flavor and is often studded into hams during the holidays. It also helps numb toothache pain. What spice is this?

    Answer: Clove

  5. 5. This round, brown seed has a warm, nutty flavor and is traditionally grated fresh over eggnog and béchamel sauce. It comes with a lacy red covering called mace. What spice is this?

    Answer: Nutmeg

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Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Spice Identification fits comfortably in one sitting.

How many questions are in Spice Identification?

Spice Identification has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.

Is Spice Identification free to play?

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How long does Spice Identification take?

Most players finish Spice Identification in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.

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