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Quiz: Superfoods in Your Spice Cabinet

Test your knowledge of these healthy seasonings

Claire McIntosh

Published April 20, 2021

10 Questions

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Quiz: Superfoods in Your Spice Cabinet

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  "question" : "This herb helps keep your mind sharp and your dentures clean. Added to focaccia, lamb chops or ratatouille, it’s delicious in cuisine.",
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    "answer" : "Parsley",
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    "answer" : "Sage",
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    "answer" : "Rosemary",
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    "answer" : "Thyme",
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  "question" : "Oil derived from this common pizza topping has been shown to kill mold and fungus in indoor air as well as the food-borne bacteria we often hear about during restaurant closings and produce recalls.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Garlic powder",
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    "answer" : "Oregano",
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    "answer" : "Pepperoni",
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    "answer" : "Red pepper flakes",
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  "question" : "The classic bouquet garni, which is a rich source of vitamins A and K among others, is made from parsley plus two herbs belonging to the mint family. Those herbs are:",
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    "answer" : "Thyme and bay leaf",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Cannabis and coca",
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    "answer" : "Doublemint and wintermint",
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    "answer" : "Kola and cacao",
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  "question" : "Muddle these leaves with pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and salt and you’ve got a beloved pasta sauce that contains antioxidants and healthy fats.",
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    "answer" : "Oregano",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Tomato paste",
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    "answer" : "Pizza seasoning",
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    "answer" : "Basil",
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  "question" : "We use this tree-harvested spice in sweet treats like oatmeal cookies, snickerdoodles and French toast. Good thing it shows promise in fighting obesity and lowering cholesterol.",
  "answers" : [ {
    "answer" : "Maple syrup",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Baking soda",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Cinnamon",
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    "answer" : "Vanilla extract",
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  "question" : "Pigment derived from this pungent spice is what gives your boxed mac ‘n' cheese its eye-appealing yellow and orange color. But eating this flavoring regularly may also protect eye health.",
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    "answer" : "Paprika",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Lemon extract",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "FD&C yellow No. 5",
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    "answer" : "Yellow onion",
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  "question" : "This cancer fighter gives curry and other Indian foods their mouthwatering piquancy.",
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    "answer" : "Garam masala",
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    "answer" : "Black pepper",
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  }, {
    "answer" : "Coriander",
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    "answer" : "Turmeric",
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  "question" : "Take a bite of shrimp scampi or escargot and you’ll savor this flavoring. Consume it regularly and ticks may be less apt to take a bite out of you.",
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    "answer" : "Old Bay Seasoning",
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    "answer" : "Garlic",
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    "answer" : "Kosher salt",
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    "answer" : "Cardamom",
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  "question" : "Bake it in bread and holiday cookies or sip it in tea. And if you feel nauseous, this is one remedy.",
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    "answer" : "Ginger",
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    "answer" : "Sugar",
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    "answer" : "Active dry yeast",
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    "answer" : "Himalayan pink salt",
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  "question" : "This is added to paella to give the Spanish seafood dish its characteristic yellow color. But it's also used in eye drops to ease ocular pressure in glaucoma patients.",
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    "answer" : "Saffron",
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    "answer" : "Turmeric",
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    "answer" : "Mustard",
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    "answer" : "Paprika",
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