Spices - Facts for Kids

Several small mounds of different colored ground spices, including reddish-brown, yellowish-brown, and greenish-brown, are arranged in a row on a dark surface. In the foreground, there are scattered whole black peppercorns and a few brown cloves.

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Facts About Spices For Kids

History & Origins

Spices were once so valuable that pepper was used as money in ancient Rome, and people could even pay their taxes with peppercorns!

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