| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | spice markets | North America | Less prominent, often associated with specific international or specialty grocery stores | 1 |
| 2 | spice trade | North America | Historically sought spices as valuable commodities for culinary and medicinal purposes, leading to exploration and trade routes to obtain them. | 1 |
| 3 | spice use | North America | Spices are commonly associated with specific dishes like pumpkin pie or gingerbread. | 1 |
| 4 | spices | North America | Used for enhancing flavor but not as essential as in certain non-Western cultures | 1 |
| 5 | spices | North America | Mainly used for flavoring and preserving food | 1 |