16、紅辣椒粉
紅辣椒粉是由幹辣椒磨製而成。
味道特征：從苦甜味到稍辣到辣
營養價值：含有豐富的維他命A。可以保護視力，幫助骨質增生和增強抵抗力。
使用參考：裝飾蝦，烤堅果，蛋；撒在烤過的芝士三明治上
Paprika
Ground from mild dried peppers
Taste traits: From bittersweet and warm to smoky and hot
Health powers: Brimming with vitamin A, which aids vision, bone growth, and immunity.
How to use it: Garnish shrimp, roasted nuts, or eggs. Sprinkle smoked paprika over a grilled cheese sandwich.
17、藏紅花
從花中采摘三個柱頭，攤放於托盤。用炭火烤乾便可用於食品調味和調色。
味道特征：這種頂級香料有一丁點苦味。避免黃色的藏紅花。
營養價值：曾有研究表明藏紅花可以減輕經前期綜合征的症狀
使用參考：放一小撮藏紅花在雞湯裏用小火燉；把湯澆在做好的白鮭或水生有殼動物上。
Saffron
The threads of the saffron crocus, from the lily family
Taste traits: The Rolls-Royce of spices is slightly bitter. Avoid yellow threads.
Health powers: One study found that saffron may ease PMS symptoms.
How to use it: Simmer a pinch of saffron with chicken broth and ladle over cooked whitefish or shellfish.
18、八角
八角是由一種產於亞洲的小型樹的象星星一樣的果實曬幹製作而成。它和茴芹籽沒有關聯。
味道特征：強烈，很甜，有些甘草味
營養價值：它含有可能抗病毒的茴香腦。
使用參考：整個加進茶裏，小火燉的液體，湯，或醃汁中。也可以磨成粉搽到肉的表麵。
Star Anise
Dried star-shaped fruit of a small Asian tree. Not related to aniseed.
Taste traits: Strong, very sweet, with hints of licorice
Health powers: It contains anethole, an oil with possible antivirus abilities.
How to use it: Add it whole to flavor tea, braising liquid, soup, or a marinade. Or grind it and use in a meat rub.
19、黃薑粉
黃薑粉是由來自熱帶的一種植物的植物根曬幹磨製而成。
味道特征：木頭味，苦
營養價值：黃薑粉裏的薑黃素可以減少脂肪細胞從而幫助減小彌陀佛肚。
使用參考：加一小撮到用蛋做的菜或加入煮藜的水裏。
Turmeric
The dried root of a tropical plant
Taste traits: Woody and bitter
Health powers: Curcumin, a compound in turmeric, may fight Buddha belly by halting fat cells.
How to use it: Add a few dashes to egg dishes or the cooking water when making a pot of quinoa or rice.
20、香草
香草是由一種蘭花的果實豆莢製作而成。
味道特征：濃厚醇和
營養價值：香草含有的一種成份香草醛被證明可以殺死癌症細胞。
使用參考：整塊香草豆莢加入醃汁或辣味肉豆中。或者把破開的豆莢在糖裏浸泡兩天，然後把泡過的糖灑在漿果上。
Vanilla
The beans of a fruit-bearing orchid
Taste traits: Rich and smooth
Health powers: Vanillin, vanilla's active component, has been shown to help kill cancer cells.
How to use it: Whole beans add flavor to marinades or chili. Or bury a split vanilla bean in sugar for two days, then sprinkle the infused sugar over berries.
