We all use and spices and herbs to add flavor to our foods. Without them food is bland and boring. But what’s the difference between the two?
Herbs
Are defined as annual or perennial plants whose leaves, stems and flowers; and sometimes seeds and seed heads are used for flavor or fragrance.
Spices
Are usually roots, bark, fruits, berries and sometimes seeds of plants (including trees) that often grow in tropical climates.
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