Ginger is one of the spices that can be contaminated by mycotoxins.
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Mycotoxins contamination causes health issues. Paying attention to storage of agricultural produce can save many lives.
Highly sought after for its flavours, voatsiperifery is tricky to harvest.
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Endemic to Madagascar, voatsiperifery is one of the secrets of the world’s top chefs. But it has to be grown in a way that preserves its environment and guarantees producers a fair income.
Kew Palace, where King George III liked to spend Christmas.
Thanks to detailed menu records from Kew Palace kitchens, we have a fascinating picture of the Christmas foods that were popular in the royal palaces.
Nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and other gingerbread spices.
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Spices have been prized commodities for centuries. Today, ‘warm’ flavors boost our health and spirits in fall and winter.
Without spices, our meals would have less color and flavor.
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Humans have figured out how to season their food with virtually every part of plants.
Most of turmeric’s reported health benefits are linked to compounds called curcuminoids.
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Humans have used turmeric for more than 4,000 years.
Capsaicin is what makes chilli peppers taste hot.
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Human attraction to spicy food makes us an anomaly amongst mammals. Chilli is one of the most popular spices in our cuisines, but how the affinity for chilli appeared is a mystery.
Are your spices fake?
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Fraudulent spices aren’t new – but sage is the latest victim.