Journal
Notes from the hills and the lab.
News, quality explained and kitchen know-how from Van Rasoi.
Van Rasoi by Sylviq takes Kerala's century-old plantation heritage to the global spice market
A fourth-generation plantation family brings together traditional agricultural expertise, science-led quality assurance and a global vision for safer, more transparent food.
How to read a spice lab report
Pesticide residues, heavy metals, aflatoxins, microbes and volatile oil: what each line on a spice test report actually tells you.
Whole or ground? Getting the most from your spices
Why whole spices keep their flavour longer, how to store them, and when it is worth grinding your own.