An Encyclopaedia Britannica reference article on the spice trade, describing the cultivation, preparation, transport and merchandising of spices as an enterprise of ancient origin in which cinnamon, cassia, cardamom, ginger and turmeric were among the earliest items of long distance commerce.
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PublisherEncyclopaedia Britannica
URLhttps://www.britannica.com/money/spice-trade
Source Typereference
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- Sources, 4 claims: 4 well-attested.
- Food Traditions, 2 claims: 1 well-attested, 1 general references.
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