U.S.C.G - Course Descriptions. ( 1 OUPV) Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel of Less than 100 GRT (64 hours) - Captains of vessels carrying up to six passengers on a non-inspected vessel under 100 gross tons. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and in good physical and mental health.
Spices and herbs at a grocery shop in Goa, India. A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, berry, bud or vegetable substance primarily used for flavoring, coloring or preserving food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are parts of leafy green plants used for flavoring or as a garnish.Many spices have antimicrobial properties.mall seeds, such as fennel and mustard seeds, are often used both whole and in powder form. The flavor of a spice is derived in part from compounds (volatile oils) that oxidize or evaporate when exposed to air.
The difference between the two is where they are obtained from a plant. Herbs come from the leafy and green part of the plant. Spices are parts of the plant other than the leafy bit such as the root, stem, bulb, bark or seeds. Examples of herbs include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, parsley and mint. They are usually grown in more temperate areas than spices and have great medicinal value and are also used in the preparation of cosmetic products. Spices are usually dried before being used to season foods.