Dried green peppercorns have a subtle flavor. Pink, which comes from a different plant, are used more for color than their mild flavor. Saffron is the threadlike stigma of a crocus. Most comes from Spain. Vanilla comes from Madagascar vs Tahitan vs Mexico.
Phenolic spice components sporostatic to Bacillus subtilis .
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