top ten cooking herbs

7/29/2019 Top Ten Cooking Herbs

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Top ten cooking herbs

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By Brandon goken


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Whole Peppercorns

Peppercorns, is turned to pepper by grinding them there

are three common types such as black pepper (cooked and

dried unripe fruit), green pepper (dried unripe fruit) and white

pepper (dried ripe seeds consists of the seed of the pepper

plant alone, with the darker colored skin of the pepper fruitremoved.). Some sources say that piperine, a substance

present in black pepper, irritates the nostrils, causing the

sneezing;[Few, if any, controlled studies have been carried out

to answer the question. It has been shown that piperine candramatically increase absorption of selenium, vitamin B, beta-

carotene and curcuminas well as other nutrients. Pepper is

used in a variety of foods such as meats, pastas, and eggs.


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Peppermint

Peppermint

is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. The

plant, indigenous to Europe, is now widespread in cultivation

throughout all regions of the world. It is found wild occasionally with

its parent species. Peppermint has a high menthol content, and isoften used in tea and for flavoring ice cream, confectionery, chewing

gum, and toothpaste. Peppermint can also be found in some

shampoos, soaps and skin care products. Menthol activates cold-

sensitive TRPM8 receptors in the skin and mucosal tissues, and is the

primary source of the cooling sensation that follows the topicalapplication of peppermint oil.


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Basil

Basil, originally from India is a half-hardy annual plant,

best known as a culinary herb prominently featured in

Italian cuisine there are several related species or species

hybrids also called basil. The type used in Italian food is

typically called sweet basil, as opposed to Thai, lemon

basil, and holy basil, which are used in Asia. Recently,

there has been much research into the health benefits

conferred by the essential oils found in basil. Scientific

studies in vitro have established that compounds in basil

oil have potent antioxidant, antiviral, and antimicrobial

properties, and potential for use in treating cancer.


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Chives

Chives are grown for their leaves, which are used for

culinary purposes as a flavoring herb, and provide a

somewhat milder flavor than those of other Allium

species.

Chives have a wide variety of culinary uses, such as in

traditional dishes in France and Sweden, among others.

Chives are reported to have a beneficial effect on the

circulatory system They also have mild stimulant, diuretic,

and antiseptic properties. Chives are also rich in vitamins

A and C, contain trace amounts of sulfur, and are rich in

calcium and iron.


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Garlic Powder

Garlic powder is ground, dehydrated garlic.

It is a very common seasoning. Applications

include pasta, pizza, and grilled chicken.

It is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and

Sodium. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber,

Phosphorus and Selenium, and a very good

source of Vitamin B6.


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Onion Powder

Onion powder is ground, dehydrated onion.

It is a common seasoning. Applications include pasta, pizza, and cuisines.

Good points

Very low in saturated fat

No cholesterol

Very low in sodium

High in calcium

High in vitamin B6

Bad points

Very high in sugar


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Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a warming, sweet and exotic spice

that we perhaps associate with cold wintry nights

Usually made in ingredients of mulled wine, a

hot, spicy and fruity red wine warmer and bakefoods such as ginger bread cookies.

This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol

and Sodium. It is also a good source of Vitamin Kand Iron, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber,

Calcium and Manganese.


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Nutmeg


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Rosemary


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Sage


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links

Pics from google. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_pepper

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppermint

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil

http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/spices-and-herbs/190/2 http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-onion-powder-

i2026

http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/spices-and-herbs/180/2

http://www.helpwithcooking.com/spice-

guide/cinnamon.html
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