Each Of The Following: Spices

Spices are dried seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or vegetative substances used in nutritionally insignificant quantities as a food additive for flavor or color. They are typically derived from plants, such as peppercorns, cinnamon bark, or turmeric root.

Manufacturers add spices to foods to enhance flavor and aroma. They are found in a wide variety of savory products, including sauces, marinades, processed meats, soups, and baked goods.

Spices are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are not typically consumed in amounts large enough to cause adverse health effects. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many spices, and regulatory agencies worldwide permit their use.