Top 5 Spices

1. Saffron

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. It is got from Crocus sativus flowers. To get 1 kg of saffron about 150,000 of flowers are needed. 1 kg of this spice cost $6,000.

2. Vanilla

This spice is got from vanilla orchid. Smell of vanilla stimulates serotonin (pleasure hormone) release.

3. Mace

Mase is dry peel of nutmeg. It may be added to almost all kinds of meals except for those made of fish and mushrooms.

4. Pink pepper

It grows on trees and looks like common pepper but it is sweeter and not so hot.

5. Silphium

Both taste and smell of this spice are something between garlic and onion.

Title : Top 5 Spices
Description : 1. Saffron Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. It is got from Crocus sativus flowers. To get 1 kg of saffron about 150,000 o...