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.

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!

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.

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.

Padma Lakshmi's Fave Spices brings together six of Padma Lakshmi's most-used spices and blends, each sourced from our partner farms for freshness and flavor. From tangy sumac spice and bold black pepper to her signature Gunpowder, this collection gives you a versatile mix of Indian spices for everyday cooking.

Reach for these Indian spices when making dosas, grilled cheese, roasted vegetables, eggs, marinades, stir-fries, salads, and grilled meats. Use gunpowder seasoning to finish dishes, or reach for cumin seeds and black mustard seeds when you want to add depth and aroma to everyday cooking.

The collection includes Padma Lakshmi's Gunpowder, Wild Heimang Sumac, Aranya Black Pepper, Jodhana Cumin Seeds, Bindu Black Mustard Seeds, and Guntur Sannam Chilli. Together, they bring whole spices, ground spices, and signature blends to your pantry, giving you plenty of ways to experiment with different flavors.

Absolutely. Sprinkle gunpowder seasoning over grilled cheese or eggs, add sumac spice to salad dressings or cocktail rims, or use black pepper to finish pasta, soups, and roasted vegetables. These Indian spices are versatile enough to bring bold flavor to both South Asian dishes and everyday cooking.