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What Sets Us Apart

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Single Origin

Sourced directly from our partner farms

Never

Usually from bulk importers

Pay Farmers Living Wages

3x - 5x the commodity price

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Very little transparency

Guaranteed Freshest Harvest

Harvest dates on every tin

Often 5-7 years old!

No transparency

Highest Quality Standards

No pesticides, no fillers, always lab tested

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Cheap filler ingredients

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hot Lime Seasoning?

Our Hot Lime Seasoning is a chili lime seasoning made to be sprinkled on just about everything. Built with chili powder, citric acid, lemon powder, jaggery, and salt, it delivers the perfect balance of heat, tang, and a touch of sweetness. Think of it as a seasoning for fresh fruit, margarita rims, guacamole, grilled corn, and salads.

What's the inspiration behind this blend?

In South Asia, summers mean fresh fruit dusted with salt and chili powder, finished with a squeeze of lemon. That unbeatable combination of salty, smoky, sour, sweet, and fresh is exactly what we set out to bottle as a seasoning you'll want to carry everywhere.

What are the ingredients?

Salt, chili powder, citric acid, jaggery, and lemon powder. That's it. Five ingredients, no fillers, no shortcuts, just the building blocks of a chili lime seasoning.

How do I use it?

Honestly, what can't you put it on? Here are some of our favorite ways to use this chili lime seasoning for fruit, cocktails, and more:
- Sprinkled over fresh fruit (mango, watermelon, cucumber).
- As a rim for a margarita or summery cocktail.
- Stirred into homemade guacamole.
- Dusted over grilled corn.
- Tossed into salads.

How much sugar is in a serving?

Just 0.02g of sugar per serving (1/4 tsp). The jaggery gives this seasoning its signature touch of sweetness without tipping it into sugary territory.

Does it contain any allergens?

Hot Lime Seasoning is produced in a facility that does handle allergens. It maintains rigorous allergen-control practices, but we cannot guarantee that our spices are completely allergen-free. If you have a severe allergy, please use caution before consuming.

Is it very spicy?

The chili powder gives this spicy lime seasoning a nice kick, balanced out by the tang of citric acid and lemon powder and the subtle sweetness of jaggery. It's got heat without being overwhelming. Great for spice lovers and the spice-curious alike.

Is Hot Lime Seasoning gluten-free?

Yes. This chili lime seasoning is naturally gluten-free, so it's easy to sprinkle on everything without a second thought.

How should I store it?

As with all our spices, we recommend storing your Hot Lime Seasoning in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to keep it at its freshest and most flavorful.

Can I use it in bevvies other than a margarita?

Absolutely. Hot Lime Seasoning works as a rim seasoning for margaritas, micheladas, or any summery cocktail. It's just as good stirred into a bloody mary as sprinkled over a bright, citrusy non-alcoholic bevvy so feel free to rim a glass of freshly-squeezed OJ or fizzy lemonade! . It's built to be a spicy tangy seasoning for fruit and bevvies of all kinds, not a one-trick pony.

Are all your spices organic?

Our farm partners have been cultivating spices using practices that go "beyond organic" for well over five years. Although they haven't obtained USDA certification yet, this is primarily because the initial certification can be costly and may lead to cycles of debt. To meet USDA standards, four years of inspections and certificates are required after the first certification. However, we consider this process redundant and unnecessary since we conduct thorough testing on every batch we procure. It's a prerequisite for Diaspora Co. to select farm partners whose soil health and agricultural practices align with our internal standards of growing food regeneratively.

What is the best way to store the spices?

Store them in an airtight container in a dark, dry place. Do not store spices in direct sunlight, as this will shorten their shelf life.

When do the spices expire? How long do they last?

Most of the spices are good 2 years from the mill date, which is listed on the harvest label sticker on the jar or bag. That being said, our spices are extremely potent and fresh as we take incredible care to source yearly and aim for quality, so 2 years is our most conservative guideline, compared to most spices in the grocery store which are often 5-10 years old upon purchase.

Do you sell wholesale?

We do! You can search for our wholesalers using our store locator here. And if you are a wholesaler and don’t see yourself on the locator, please email wholesale@diasporaco.com and we will add you to this ASAP! Thank you!

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