Spice Guide

Blends, origin, and dosage — spice knowledge for the kitchen, from basic recipes to product information.


Lebkuchengewürz Zutaten auf Travertin: Zimt, Sternanis, Nelken, Kardamom, Koriander, Ingwer und Orangenschale um eine Schale gemahlene Gewürzmischung

Gingerbread Spice: What's in it, how to use it — and how to make your own

By genussland Redaktion

Gingerbread spice is more than just cinnamon: Which spices to include, how to properly measure them, a basic recipe for mixing your own – and what the blend is good for all year round.

Altes Gewürzamt
Umami-reiche Lebensmittel: Parmesan, getrocknete Steinpilze, getrocknete Tomaten, Sardellen, Sojasauce, Kombu-Alge, Pilze und Umami-Gewürzmischung

In Focus

Umami: The Fifth Taste

Why does Bolognese that has been cooked for a long time taste so much deeper? The answer is umami. How the fifth basic taste was discovered, where it can be found — and with which four techniques you can specifically bring it into your kitchen.