Can You Name These Spices Just by Looking at Them?

Spices do way more than just add flavor to your food—they can come from roots, seeds, fruits, or bark, and have been used for everything from preserving meals to making perfumes. Unlike herbs, spices aren’t usually made from leaves or flowers, though sometimes it’s hard to draw a clear line.

But here’s the real question: If we showed you a spice and gave you a hint, could you tell us what it is?

That’s the challenge in this quiz. You’ll get a photo, a clue, and four choices. Pick the right one, and you’re one step closer to proving you’re not just a spice expert—you’re also on your way to kitchen mastery.

Think you’ve got the taste buds (and brainpower) to ace it? Let’s find out—your spicy adventure starts now!