Cardamom seeds contain an essential oil that gives them a spicy, sweetish hot aroma
Cardamom Chemistry
Anise Chemistry
A look at the chemistry of anise seed, which is used as a spice, either ground or whole
Recipe for Zimtsterne (Cinnamon Star Cookies)
Cinnamon stars are among the most popular traditional German Christmas cookies
Most Accessed Articles: November 2020
Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals
NMR Spectroscopy Used to Authenticate Coffee
Detection of pure arabica or robusta beans and predictions of the robusta content in blends
Ginger Chemistry
Ginger is one of the earliest spices to be cultivated and exported
Guess the Chemist – Spices Special (2)
Can you guess the chemist? – The person has something to do with spices in the broadest sense
Egg White Chemistry
Egg white or albumen is very suitable as a baking agent, as it forms a voluminous and strong foam
Cinnamon Chemistry
In this Clever Picture we look at the chemistry of one of the oldest spices
Allspice Chemistry
Contrary to what its name suggests, allspice is not a mixture but one unique ingredient