What are the categories of spices? Are spices and spices the same thing?

With the development and integration of Jianghu cuisine, spices have been widely used. For example, the bittern you like to eat is inseparable from spices. Nowadays, there are many kinds of spices with different properties, and different spices with different proportions have different flavors. So what are the categories of spices? Are spices and spices the same thing? Let's get to know.

What are the categories of spices?

In order to use spices correctly, it is necessary to understand the main characteristics of various spices. Generally, there are six kinds of spices as follows:

1. Hot and spicy spices, such as pepper, pepper, ginger, etc.

2. Spicy spices, such as garlic, onion, onion, leek, horseradish, etc.

3. Aromatic spices, such as laurel, cinnamon, clove, vanilla, nutmeg, etc.

4. Spices with coloring effect, such as turmeric, red pepper, saffron, etc.

5. There are deodorizing spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, angelica and so on.

6. Spices with distinctive flavor and fragrance function, such as thyme, anise, cumin, liquorice with sweet smell; fragrant leaves, laurel, cinnamon, etc.

Are spices and spices the same thing?

Generally speaking, we often say that spices refer to natural spices, which can be directly used to plant fruits, seeds, flowers, roots, stems, leaves, skins or whole plants and other natural plant products with the function of fragrance and flavor. In China, there are more than 60 kinds of natural spices commonly used.

Spice is a substance that can be smells, smells or tastes. It is usually a food additive. It is the main raw material for the production of food flavors. It gives, improves or improves the flavor of food (except salty, sweet or sour substances), including two kinds of natural spices and synthetic fragrances for food.

It can be seen that spices and spices are not the same thing, the main difference is that spices belong to food, spices belong to food additives (except in special cases).

From the classification of spices, we can see that different spices have different functions. When using, we can increase or decrease the ingredients properly based on the formula of common spices. When you mix spices, you can compare two similar recipes and see the relationship between their flavors and spices, so you can understand the secret of their ingredients.