5 Common Spice Myths That You Believe In
                     
Common Spice Myths About Spices
 Spices are an integral part of Indian cuisine and add spark to 
the recipe, which ultimately draws us to it because without 
spices, the dish will be bland & boring. 
 But, there are quite a lot of rumors & misconceptions about 
spices, which are circling the internet nowadays, and due to 
that, people are debating whether they should integrate them 
into their dish or not. 
 So today, we have decided to unveil some of the common 
myths.
Statement 1: SPICES DON'T NEED 
PRESERVATION
 Fact: Absolutely False!! 
 All the spices have a distinct life, 
after which they start to lose 
their flavor and aroma. 
 They should be kept in an air-
tight container away from direct 
sunlight and water. 
 To learn how to preserve 
spices, click here.
Statement 2: SPICES SHOULD ALWAYS 
BE CONSUMED FRESH, NOT DRIED.
 Fact: Not True!! 
 Some spices can be toxic 
when consumed fresh. 
 On the other hand, some 
spice, when dried and 
ground have their most 
pristine and robust taste.
 If you don't believe us, 
just try dry basil or thyme 
or dry ginger powder or 
black pepper 
Statement 3: LOOSE SPICES ARE 
SAFE FOR CONSUMPTION
 Fact: No, No, No. 
 Loose spices are very dangerous & 
highly adulterated and don't have 
that natural flavor and aroma that 
spices are known for. Moreover, they 
can impact your health negatively. 
 The seller won't even give the 
assurance of the quality and how 
they are processed. Whereas, 
brands like Vasant assures you that 
our products are 100% authentic.  
Statement 4: SPICY FOOD CAN 
CAUSE ULCERS
 Fact: No, it does not!! 
 This is probably the oldest spice 
myth that has infiltrated the minds 
of people into thinking spice food is 
not good for their health. 
 A stomach bacteria named 
Helicobacter pylori is the real 
reason behind Ulcers. In fact, a 
2006 study proves that red chili 
and its active compound- capsaicin 
plays a role in preventing or 
alleviating stomach ulcers. 
Statement 5: SPICY FOOD CAN KILL 
YOUR TASTE BUDS
 Fact: Well, it is partially true 
because you will feel numbness, 
but that does not kill your taste 
buds. 
 While the extremely spicy food can 
numb you momentarily, it just your 
defense mechanism at work. 
 If you are a fan of spicy food but 
cannot tolerate it, you can increase 
your spice tolerance over time by 
integrating more capsaicin into 
your diet in small doses. 
Now that all the myths are debunked, 
make an informed decision because 
spices are really good for your health. 
And when you buy the spices, make sure 
to choose the packaged ones that are 
pure and aromatic like, the spices from 
Vasant Masala. 
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