Herbs & Spices
🌱Legume Family
Fabaceae
~19,500 species, 3 major spice species
Better known for beans and lentils, this huge plant family also contributes important spices. Fenugreek, tamarind, and licorice all come from legume-family plants.
Source: Wikipedia💡Fenugreek seeds contain sotolon, the same compound found in maple syrup — which is why fenugreek-heavy dishes can smell remarkably like pancakes.
3 herbs
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