For many, spices are a staple in the kitchen, elevating the flavour of various dishes. However, the art of cooking extends beyond mere usage; it also involves proper care and storage of ingredients.

Experts weigh in on shelf life, proper storage, and how to bring old spices back to life. If you’ve ever been puzzled by the taste of your final dish — muted, barely-there flavors instead of a ...

Roasting spices is an essential technique in cooking that enhances their aroma, flavour, and depth. When done correctly, roasting brings out the natural oils in spices, intensifying their taste and ...

Ground spices are more prone to adulteration, which can pose serious health risks. So next time you're shopping, resist the urge to grab that pre-ground spice jar. Whole spices might be more work, but ...

The stake would seem to confirm the veracity of a Reuters story from June which said family-owned Badia Spices was planning to put the business on the market for up to $1.2bn. The news agency ...

What About Salt and Pepper? Pepper is made from ground peppercorns and has the same shelf-life as other ground spices of 3-6 months. Looking for the freshest pepper possible? Use a pepper mill to ...

In a move aimed at promoting food safety and addressing concerns over adulteration, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued a set of dietary guidelines for Indians (DGIs) encouraging ...

In its new set of guidelines, ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) recommends that people choose whole spices over powdered versions that are more likely to be adulterated and thus harmful to ...

Spices do more than just add flavor to our meals; as a nutritionist with more than 15 years of experience, I know they can also play a pivotal role in enhancing health and supporting weight loss ...

Do some spices go bad sooner than others? Ground spices tend to lose their potency and flavour faster due to increased surface area exposed to air. Sushma recommended replacing them every 1-3 years ...