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Which of the following spices belong to the family Zingiberaceae?

Question: Which of the following spices belong to the family Zingiberaceae?

Options:

1. Ginger
2. Turmeric
3. Cardamom
4. All of the above

✅Explanation:

• All three spices—ginger, turmeric, and cardamom—belong to the Zingiberaceae family, commonly known as the ginger family. Here's a breakdown:
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
These plants share common characteristics, such as rhizomatous growth and aromatic compounds, making them significant both in culinary and medicinal uses.

🔑Key Points:
A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavouring or colouring food.
Clove – Flower
Cinnamon – Inner bark
Turmeric – Stem
Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants used for flavouring or as a garnish. 
Most spices are grown in the tropical regions of the world, with some thriving in the cool misty highlands.
Many of the seed spices come from more temperate areas, such as coriander seed, which is grown in Northern India, Africa.
Pepper, turmeric, cardamom, and cumin are some examples of Indian spices.

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