The spice saffron contains antioxidants that reduce inflammation. Research has linked saffron with alleviating depression and ...

The heat of Sichuan peppercorns ignites the journey — literally. Behind every bite of Dan Dan noodles is a chemical interplay ...

Turmeric is a mild, yellow spice that's been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Now, research is backing up ...

Here are three scientific reasons why you're hardwired to crave pumpkin spice snacks and drinks in the fall. Remember when Starbucks was the only place you could get a pumpkin spice latte? Feels like ...

From lattes to cereal flavors, pumpkin spice is ubiquitous every fall — but what is it about pumpkin spice that makes it so popular? Prof. Gavin Sacks, food science, whose research focuses on flavor ...

There are plenty of words to describe the spirit of Thanksgiving: family, abundance, thankfulness and, perhaps, stress. But when it comes to the foods of Thanksgiving, more often than not, there’s one ...

India leads global spice sector at Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs, focusing on harmonized international ...

What is it about pumpkin spice that makes us obsess over it so much? Turns out it's all in our brain! Pumpkin spice hits you right in the smells and feels and that's why it's so powerful. But the ...

If you've ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these compounds into an ...

There are plenty of words to describe the spirit of Thanksgiving: family, abundance, thankfulness and, perhaps, stress. But when it comes to the foods of Thanksgiving, more often than not, there’s one ...