URMC / Encyclopedia / Content Search Encyclopedia Herb and Spice Quiz What do you know about the herbs and spices we use in our food? 1. Herbs and spices can be combined in any way you like and with any foods. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is The only rule is to trust your taste buds and to go easy at first until you know which flavors you prefer and which herbs and spices go well together. A. TrueB. False 2. The flavor of low-fat foods is enhanced by herbs and spices. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is When you cut down on the amount of fat in recipes, you can add more herbs and spices to help with the flavor. A. TrueB. False 3. If you cut back on the amount of salt you use, you’ll be robbing your body of an important mineral. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Salt (sodium chloride) is an important mineral. But most of us consume more than we need. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. That’s about 1 teaspoon of salt per day. A. TrueB. False 4. Dried herbs and spices will keep indefinitely on your kitchen shelves. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Herbs and spices do have a shelf life. For the best flavor, do not keep dried herbs and spices for more than a few years. A. TrueB. False 5. Herb vinegar is useful for flavoring food. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Herb vinegar can add flavor to many dishes. You can buy ready-made herb vinegars, or make your own. A. TrueB. False 6. Food without salt is bland and boring. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is The best thing about cutting back on salt is that you become reacquainted with the natural flavor of the foods you eat. A. TrueB. False 7. People are born with a taste for salt. It’s natural to want to use it in your food. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Salt is an acquired taste. Just as we learn the taste for salt, we can unlearn it. A. TrueB. False 8. Most of the sodium you eat comes from processed foods. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Much of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods. However, many reduced-sodium foods are now available. A. TrueB. False Your score was: Medical Reviewers: Dansinger, Michael, MD Poulson, Brittany, MDA RDN CD CDE Wojcik, Stacey, MBA, BSN