16、红辣椒粉
红辣椒粉是由干辣椒磨制而成。
味道特征：从苦甜味到稍辣到辣
营养价值：含有丰富的维他命A。可以保护视力，帮助骨质增生和增强抵抗力。
使用参考：装饰虾，烤坚果，蛋；撒在烤过的芝士三明治上
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、藏红花
从花中采摘三个柱头，摊放于托盘。用炭火烤乾便可用于食品调味和调色。
味道特征：这种顶级香料有一丁点苦味。避免黄色的藏红花。
营养价值：曾有研究表明藏红花可以减轻经前期综合征的症状
使用参考：放一小撮藏红花在鸡汤里用小火炖；把汤浇在做好的白鲑或水生有壳动物上。
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
八角是由一种产于亚洲的小型树的象星星一样的果实晒干制作而成。它和茴芹籽没有关联。
味道特征：强烈，很甜，有些甘草味
营养价值：它含有可能抗病毒的茴香脑。
使用参考：整个加进茶里，小火炖的液体，汤，或腌汁中。也可以磨成粉搽到肉的表面。
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、黄姜粉
黄姜粉是由来自热带的一种植物的植物根晒干磨制而成。
味道特征：木头味，苦
营养价值：黄姜粉里的姜黄素可以减少脂肪细胞从而帮助减小弥陀佛肚。
使用参考：加一小撮到用蛋做的菜或加入煮藜的水里。
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
香草是由一种兰花的果实豆荚制作而成。
味道特征：浓厚醇和
营养价值：香草含有的一种成份香草醛被证明可以杀死癌症细胞。
使用参考：整块香草豆荚加入腌汁或辣味肉豆中。或者把破开的豆荚在糖里浸泡两天，然后把泡过的糖洒在浆果上。
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.
