A highly aromatic, pungent spice reminiscent of ginger, turmeric, is quite different from saffron; its taste is more bitter, and this difference increases with cooking, which also darkens the spice.

• 一种高度芳香植物，辛辣香料让人联想到姜、姜黄，是十分不同于番红花的；它的口感是更加苦涩，并且这个区别增强在烹调上，这也使得香料变暗。