10 Interesting Fact About The history of spices

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• Since prehistoric times, spices have been used for daily purposes in Indonesia.
• Indonesia is known as the center of world spices since the 7th century AD.
• In the 16th century, spices became the main merchandise in Indonesia and became an important factor in world trade.
• One of the famous spices from Indonesia is black pepper, which was found in the Malabar area, West Java.
• Spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom also come from Indonesia and are used in dishes throughout the world.
• During the colonial period, the Dutch controlled the spice trade in Indonesia and monopolized production and trade.
• Spices are also used in traditional medicine in Indonesia to overcome various health problems.
• In some regions of Indonesia, such as Banda, Maluku, people get wealth from the spice trade.
• Some Indonesian spices such as turmeric are used in religious and traditional ceremonies.
• Spices are also an important part of Indonesian daily life, such as in drinks such as ginger tea and ginger.