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Which spice is known as "black gold"?
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Saffron
Quiz Options
- Saffron
- Vanilla
- Pepper
- Cinnamon
Explanation & Context
Black pepper earned this nickname because it was once so valuable and heavily traded that it was used as a form of currency and collateral. During the Middle Ages, its high cost and status as a luxury commodity made it the most prized spice in the global market.
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