2007-01-22 00:27:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Both spices and herbs are of plant origin. We use the leaves and stems of some, which we call herbs, and the seeds or barks of some, which we call spices. Both are used to flavor food.
e.g. parsley: leaves and stems are used
black pepper: seeds are used
2007-01-22 03:02:35 · answer #1 · answered by anlarm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what is being used. Generally when one thinks of seasoning it includes a generous amount of sodium, which is not altogether healthful in large amounts. Spices are basically plant derivatives that are used to give flavor to foods. They include just about anything on your spice rack: cayenne, cumin, rosemary, thyme, dill, etc. Herbs are generally less processed than spices (basil, cilantro, etc...) so they are probably a little more healthful. But honestly seasoning and spices are usually used in nutritionally inconsequential amounts, so their health effects are not very apparent. Herbs on the other hand are usually prized for their medicinal purposes, so it would seem that these are generally more healthful than spices.
2016-05-24 16:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herbs are the leaves of plants that grow in moderately temperate climates, while spices are the fruits, bark, buds, flowers and roots of trees and plants that are most typically grown in tropical areas.
2007-01-22 02:48:45 · answer #3 · answered by scrappykins 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spices are seeds and bark. Herbs are leaves and stems. But they are both plant material that makes food taste good.
2007-01-22 00:35:33 · answer #4 · answered by mrslititia 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Spices are usually seeds.
Herbs are leaves and grasses.
2007-01-22 04:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mrs Lititia is correct
she should win 10 points
2007-01-22 00:37:53 · answer #6 · answered by matzaballboy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋