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

The cloves, the dried flower buds of clove tree, Syzygium aromaticum, a tropical tree native of Indonesia. Clove is a very aromatic spice

Ginger, Zingiber officinale, is a tropical plant native from Southeast Asia. Its underground stem or rhizome is a spice widely used in Asian cuisine, also used in confectionery. Fresh ginger has a strong flavour. Dry ginger is very spicy

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

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 coloring page

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