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.

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.

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!

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.

The Cookbook 6-Pack is a versatile spice collection featuring six essential premium Indian spices selected to pair with The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook. With a mix of whole spices and freshly ground staples, this spice gift set gives you the kitchen spices for cooking you need to build flavorful meals with confidence.

Our spice collection includes Bindu Black Mustard, Guntur Sannam Chilli, Hariyali Fennel, Pragati Turmeric, Nandini Coriander, and Jodhana Cumin. Together, these premium Indian spices and whole spices form a versatile foundation for a wide range of South Asian recipes and everyday cooking.

Bloom or toast the whole spices to bring out their aroma, or grind them fresh when you want even more flavor. Use these premium Indian spices in curries, dals, roasted vegetables, marinades, soups, rice dishes, and more. With both whole spices and ground spices in the collection, you have versatile kitchen spices for cooking traditional recipes as well as everyday meals.

How long do spices last depends on how they're stored. Keep your spice collection in airtight containers away from heat, light, and moisture to help maintain freshness and flavor. We recommend using most spices within two years of the mill date listed on the harvest label for the best flavor.