Cardamom grading: what you are paying for between 6mm and 8mm
Capsule size, green colour and volatile oil are three different things, and they do not move together.
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How to write a spice specification a supplier can actually hold
A good specification is enforceable. Most are not, because they state preferences rather than measurable limits with methods attached.
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Black pepper bulk density: what 500 g/l and 550 g/l really tell you
Pepper is graded on weight per litre, and the number is a good proxy for everything a buyer cares about.
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Turmeric curcumin content: choosing between 3%, 4% and 5%
Curcumin is what turmeric is priced on. Which percentage you need depends entirely on whether you are colouring food or…
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Cumin purity: what the difference between 99% and 99.5% actually buys you
Half a percentage point on a cumin contract is a real price difference. It is also a real processing difference…
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