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[[File:Common Indian spices.jpg|thumb|Turmeric powder, mustard seeds, chili powder, cumin seeds|alt=Chili powder, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, cumin seeds]] | [[File:Common Indian spices.jpg|thumb|Turmeric powder, mustard seeds, chili powder, cumin seeds|alt=Chili powder, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, cumin seeds]] | ||
Spices are primarily used as food [[flavoring]] or to create variety. They are also used to perfume [[cosmetics]] and [[incense]]. At various periods, many spices have been believed to have medicinal value. Finally, since they are expensive, rare, and exotic commodities, their [[conspicuous consumption]] has often been a symbol of wealth and social class. | Spices are primarily used as food [[flavoring]] or to create variety. They are also used to perfume [[Wikipedia:cosmetics|cosmetics]] and [[Wikipedia:incense|incense]]. At various periods, many spices have been believed to have medicinal value. Finally, since they are expensive, rare, and exotic commodities, their [[Wikipedia:conspicuous consumption|conspicuous consumption]] has often been a symbol of wealth and social class. | ||
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Spices are primarily used as food flavoring or to create variety. They are also used to perfume cosmetics and incense. At various periods, many spices have been believed to have medicinal value. Finally, since they are expensive, rare, and exotic commodities, their conspicuous consumption has often been a symbol of wealth and social class.