Where do our spices come from? Kerala, India
The spices we use in our rubs come from Kerala, India. We build our flavour combinations from this origin and blend the rubs to order in Amsterdam. Origin, ingredients and blending are different parts of that story.
Where do our spices come from?
Kerala is on India’s southwest coast. This is the origin of our spices. It does not automatically mean that salt, sugar or every other component of a rub also comes from Kerala. Check your chosen flavour’s product information for its composition.
Why is Kerala a spice region?
Kerala has different landscapes and soils, including laterite, coastal alluvial and forest soils. A single description such as “rich volcanic soil” does not reflect that diversity. The region has an important spice tradition, but not every spice is grown or processed under identical conditions.
Origin alone does not guarantee the highest oil content, strongest flavour or longest shelf life. Variety, harvest, drying, processing, packaging and storage also matter. Without comparable measurements, we do not claim all spices from Kerala are more aromatic or keep longer than those from other regions.
What flavours do these spices bring?
- Black pepper: Brings peppery heat and aroma. Its profile varies with type, ripeness and processing.
- Cardamom: Has a distinctive aromatic character and is used in many cuisines.
- Turmeric: Adds yellow colour and an earthy flavour note.
- Ginger: Brings warming, spicy heat.
- Cinnamon: Brings a warm, sweet-smelling aroma without being the same as sugar.
These are flavour descriptions of individual spices, not an ingredient list for every rub. Not every spice listed is in every flavour. Use the complete ingredients and allergen information for the specific product.
What does blended to order mean?
We blend our rubs after you place your order. This refers to putting the blend together. It does not automatically mean every spice was harvested or ground that day, or that blending restarts its shelf life.
Aroma also depends on how you store your rub. Close the pack after use and follow its storage instructions and shelf-life information. Blending to order does not replace good storage.
From spices to BBQ rub
The same region of origin can lead to very different flavour combinations. Proportions and other ingredients help determine how a rub suits your dish.
- Shawarma BBQ Rub: warm and aromatic
- Carolina Gold: mustard and turmeric
- Korean BBQ Rub: gochugaru, ginger and sesame
- 6-Flavour Pack: six fixed flavours, 100 g each
- Starter Pack: three 100 g bags of your choice
The 6-Flavour Pack contains Carolina Gold, Jamaican Jerk, Korean, Memphis, Shawarma and Tex-Mex, each 100 g. It is not the complete range: Toscana Fire is a separate flavour. With the Starter Pack, you choose three 100 g bags yourself.
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