culture   France
statement   French cuisine uses fresh herbs and subtle spices to enhance natural flavors.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 food spices France Used to enhance the natural flavors of ingredients in dishes such as bouillabaisse and ratatouille 1
2 spice France Used in moderate amounts to enhance flavor 1
3 spice consumption France Spices are used, but the profiles and combinations are generally less elaborate and intense than in Ethiopia and Nigeria. 1
4 spice level France Spice level is typically subtle in most traditional dishes 1
5 spice level in cuisine France Subtle use of spices is preferred, and extremely spicy dishes are not as common in traditional cuisine. 1
6 spice level in food France Mild to moderate spice level is preferred and overly spicy food is not as popular 1
7 spice usage France Spices are used for enhancement, but the focus tends to be on individual, distinct flavors 1
8 spice usage in cooking France Use of herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme as key flavoring agents in traditional dishes, with less emphasis on diverse spices. 1
9 spice usage in cuisine France Emphasis on using herbs like basil, thyme, and rosemary rather than intense spiciness 1
10 spice use France The quality and freshness of spices are highly valued, especially in gourmet cooking. 1
11 spices in cuisine France Carefully selected and combined to complement and enhance the inherent qualities of each dish, often in traditional recipes 1
12 use of herbs and spices France Essential for creating rich and distinct regional flavors in various dishes 1
13 use of spices in cooking France Emphasis on using herbs and fresh ingredients, with more subtle use of spices 1