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Is kurkuma goed voor je immuunsysteem?

Is turmeric good for your immune system?

Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, has often been the subject of scientific studies. And while it seems to be genuinely healthy for you, there is actually no scientific evidence to support strong claims.
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Almost all our spices are pesticide-free: here's how

As you can read in this blog, our spices are not organically certified. That doesn't mean our farmers don't work according to organic values. In fact, they all believe it's important to keep their soil...
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Why does the taste 'bitter' actually have such a bad reputation?

During a conversation in the office, we touched upon the theme of 'bitter'. One of the five basic tastes, but generally the taste with the worst reputation. Evolutionarily speaking, this is not surprising, as bitter...
Wat is het verschil tussen Cassia Kaneel en Ceylon kaneel?

What is the difference between Cassia Cinnamon and Ceylon cinnamon?

We often get surprised looks when we explain that there are different types of cinnamon. The flavor world of spices is much more complex than many people think. Often a spice (for example, 'cinnamon') is...
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What should you look for when buying spices?

This actually applies to all ingredients you use for cooking: go for quality. To cook delicious dishes, you don't need much, except good ingredients. (Okay, and perhaps some cooking skills and a little patience here...