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Article: 2001: a Spice odyssey.(history of spice trade)
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- Geographical
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- April 1, 2001
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Explorers of the past braved the high seas in search of valuable and exotic spices. Andrew Dalby tracks the emergence of spice exploration and trade through the now well-ploughed routes of Asia and the New World
SATISFYING OUR TASTEBUDS has been one of the chief motives for exploration. Trade by land and sea -- as difficult, slow, costly and dangerous as it used to be -- has brought the flavours and aromas from around the world to our table.
Spices such as ginger, frankincense, musk, cinnamon and cloves are among the earliest products that have crossed the globe in trade networks. Spices are classed as aromatics, added to food, used in festivals, ...