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Herbs and Spices

CHOICE finds heavy metals in supermarket herbs and spices

August 30, 2025October 14, 2022 by Shadia
jar of ground spices on a wooden bench

We tested popular dried herbs and spices on the market and some had more heavy metals than others.

Categories Food and Drink, Groceries, Herbs and Spices Tags Article investigation

What are the health benefits of turmeric?

August 30, 2025October 12, 2021 by Rachel
turmeric-root

We investigate whether turmeric and its extract curcumin can improve your health.

Categories Food and Drink, Groceries, Herbs and Spices

Stock comparison – Campbell’s, Massel, Oxo, Maggie Beer and more

July 18, 2019 by Kylie Matthews | Wendy
chicken vegetable stock comparison

How much salt is in chicken and vegetable stock?

Categories Food and Drink, Groceries, Herbs and Spices Tags Article explainer, chart

Is gourmet salt better for you?

August 30, 2025February 27, 2018 by Rachel
himalayan_pink_rock_salt_on_wooden_spoon_on_table

Are Himalayan and other specialty salts really any different to table salt? And do their health claims justify paying a price premium?

Categories Food and Drink, Groceries, Herbs and Spices Tags chart

Does your spice rack contain fake oregano?

August 30, 2025April 5, 2016 by CHOICE staff
dried oregano leaves

We’ve found food fraud in the supply chain of oregano, with only five of twelve samples we tested 100% oregano.

Categories Food and Drink, Groceries, Herbs and Spices Tags News

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