Nutmeg is the seed of a tree native from the Moluccas islands in Indonesia, Myristica fragrans. The same tree produces another spice, the mace, essential oils and nutmeg butter. Nutmeg has a very particular and aromatic taste and is a common spice in cooking recipes from around the world

The anise star is a spice with flavor similar to the anise but more intense. The star anise comes from a small region of the southwest of China. It is obtained from the fruit of an evergreen tree, Illicium verum

The cinnamon is a spice that is used in the cuisine of many countries. The cinnamon is obtained of the inner bark of Cinnamomum verum trees and it is consumed in sticks or powdered for dishes both sweet as salty. These trees are native from Sri Lanka

The chili pepper, Capsicum, is used for very spicy taste dishes. There are several similar spicy spices, the Cayenne pepper, the paprika, the jalapeno, the chili or the aji. All these spices are also used in powder obtained from the grinding of the fruits

The vanilla is the aroma and flavor more popular in the world. The essence of vanilla is obtained from the fruits of an Orchid, the vanilla planifolia, originally of Mexico coloring page

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