Why organic spices are better for your health

Spices are an indispensable part of the kitchen because they give your dishes an individual and unmistakable touch. No matter whether you prefer Mediterranean Italian or spicy Indian cuisine: your meals only taste really good with the right kitchen spices. The world of kitchen spices is incredibly diverse: you can achieve Mediterranean flavors with rosemary, thyme or oregano, for example; Curry, turmeric and ginger, on the other hand, provide a Far Eastern note.

Now you might think that you can't go wrong when buying spices. Far from it, as most commercially available kitchen spices can even be harmful to your health. The reason for this is the environmental toxins and pesticides it contains. We therefore recommend that you use organic spices, such as those we offer in our Walgenbach shop from Rimoco.

Current studies by Öko-Test prove it clearly: Most kitchen spices found in German households are not free of chemicals and pollutants, on the contrary: up to 15 different types of pesticides have been detected in one spice pack. How is that possible? Paprika is an example of a popular spice that is often used in the kitchen for a wide variety of dishes. The problem: This spice mixture contains ingredients from up to three different continents. This is why you can find various types of pesticides here. Öko-Test clearly states that the amount of pesticides contained is still below the legal limits. However, the effects these have on human health have not yet been scientifically proven. So it's better to exercise caution and use organic spices.

The danger is particularly great if you bring spice mixtures from foreign countries. The danger here is that the limit values ​​applicable in the European Union can often be exceeded in other countries. Therefore, they are contaminated with mold toxins such as aflatoxins and ochratoxin as well as germs that are harmful to health (salmonella or coli bacteria). Foreign bodies are particularly dangerous. Current example: A pepper mixture from Tunisia may contain red paternoster peas instead of red peppercorns. Their toxic ingredient abrin can lead to serious poisoning or even death. Caution is particularly advised with spice mixtures from Africa or Asia. The ingredient ethylene oxide has also been detected several times here. This is banned in the EU due to its carcinogenic properties. The spice mixtures chili, paprika, curry and cayenne pepper, which are particularly popular in the kitchen, also pose health risks: they contain carcinogenic dyes. You may have already noticed that spice mixtures from abroad are particularly attractive in color. This is achieved through the very dyes that have even been detected in expensive spices such as saffron.

They are demonstrably present in conventional spice mixtures: we are talking about pesticides. These are products that are intended to protect plants from weeds and insects. The Heinrich Böll Foundation recently published how harmful these are for the human body. According to current statistics, 385 million people worldwide suffer from pesticide poisoning every year. Although this mainly affects Southeast Asia and Africa, there are cases here too. But what do pesticides do to our bodies?

They are demonstrably present in conventional spice mixtures: we are talking about pesticides. These are products that are intended to protect plants from weeds and insects. The Heinrich Böll Foundation recently published how harmful these are for the human body. According to current statistics, 385 million people worldwide suffer from pesticide poisoning every year. Although this mainly affects Southeast Asia and Africa, there are cases here too. But what do pesticides do to our bodies?

So if you want to be on the safe side and only use organic kitchen spices, you have two options: Either you grow your own spices or you use organic qualities for your favorite spice mixtures.

Organic spices differ from conventional kitchen spices in the following properties:

• They do not contain any residues from spraying agents or pesticides
• they are not genetically modified
• they are not irradiated for preservation
• The plants are processed gently and without additives

For the sake of your health, you should definitely use such organic spices. Not to mention the taste with which the Rimoco spices impress. No matter whether you are cooking for your family or for guests: you can only conjure up culinary highlights with high-quality ingredients and exquisite kitchen spices. Spice mixtures play an immensely important role because they are the only way a dish gets its incomparable taste. By the way: organic spices not only score points in terms of taste and health, but are also good for the environment. Simply browse our ever-growing range of high-quality spices. Another plus point: With each spice you will not only find detailed instructions on how best to use the ingredient. You will also learn some interesting details about the origin and history as well as many interesting recipe ideas. The Rimoco spice manufacturer offers you all the well-known organic spice mixtures that you need as an ambitious cook.

Even buying kitchen spices from the best-known manufacturers Fuchs and Ostmann does not guarantee that you are getting organic quality. The spices from the Rimoco factory all score points for their organic quality, are free of harmful ingredients and are purchased directly from the manufacturer. Choose a variety of organic spices and you will be amazed at how much more aromatic your dishes taste from now on. All spice mixtures are in aroma spice jars, where they are filled freshly ground. Don't forget the variety: whether it's aromatic Kampot pepper from Cambodia, the finest chili from Espelette or wild mountain pepper from the gorges of Tasmania - at Rimoco you get the best organic spices that give your dishes an incredible variety of flavors. In order to be able to introduce you to new and exciting spice mixtures, the owners regularly visit the largest spice markets worldwide. A little tip: If you would like to try out a new recipe idea, just browse through the recipe suggestions. You're sure to find one or two inspiring cooking ideas here.

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