Diaspora Co. Spices Anamalai Nutmeg

Winner of the 2022 Good Food Awards , our cacao powder is organically grown by Harish Manoj Kumar and Karthikeyan Palaniswamy on their family farm at the base of the Western Ghats. It's a minimally processed (not Dutch processed), non-alkalized cacao powder meaning that it's rich in all its naturally occurring nutrients and antioxidants. That super lush chocolatey mouthfeel? Hella cocoa butter, baby! Made from Anamalai Estate’s award winning cacao beans, this is a beautiful showcase of the potential of Indian cacao.

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Grown by our beloved Kasaraneni family amidst marigolds, bananas, and black rice on their 3rd generation farm. Whilst Mr. Prabhu Kasaraneni’s family has been farming for three generations, he is a self-taught organic farmer who began growing heirloom Pragati turmeric in 2015, with assistance from the Indian Institute of Spice Research. This is the spice Sana started the company with! In search of an heirloom turmeric that was regeneratively grown as well as delicious, she was recommended to Mr. Prahbu Kasareneni by the Indian Institute of Spice Research.

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Grown in the forests of Kandy alongside wild cinnamon, nutmeg, and the biggest jackfruits you have ever seen. These plump, oil-rich gems are hand-harvested and hand-sorted for us by our friends at Eko Land Produce, a community of organic farmers from the heart of Sri Lanka!

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Your rose petals are organically grown by Parvathi Menon and her wonderful team on a 10 acre farm heaving with an abundance of bananas, limes, avocados and rain-fed turmeric in northern Tamil Nadu. After two years of trial and error, Parvathi finally figured out how to grow the Damask Rose (or Panneer Rose in Tamil), that whilst prized for being incredibly fragrant, is also known to be extremely delicate and very high maintenance, especially when grown regeneratively, without pesticides.

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These Kaveri Vanilla beans are sweet, creamy, and so juicy! Sourced for us by Reginald and his family, who have been curing vanilla using their secret family technique for three generations, these vanilla beans have been grown by over 100 smallholder farmers across the hills of Idukki. Each farm grows just a few precious vines to add value to their coconut, coffee, and black pepper crops!

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Grown by the Chacko family amidst black pepper, coffee, and flowers on their estate turned wild food forest! As a pioneer in the natural farming movement, Mr. Chacko is one of the only farmers that has been able to domesticate a wild cardamom variety that thrives without pesticides, and is still beautifully aromatic!

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Grown on the Sakariya family farm amidst custard apples, guavas, and heirloom wheat, our Nandini coriander is named after the Sakariya family's beloved cow, the undisputed matriarch of their regenerative farm. It's a variety that Dharmesh, a third generation farmer and natural farming expert has keenly developed for its incredible fragrance and vibrant coloring.

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Grown and foraged for us by our friends at Eko Land, a community of organic farmers from the heart of Sri Lanka! This very special cinnamon is a freshly ground blend, developed just for us. It's equal parts "Peni" or sweet, honey-tasting chips from younger trees, and then "Miris" or extra spicy chips from wild old-growth trees.

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Sourced from 40 small regenerative family farms across India and Sri Lanka, the spices in this jar have been chosen for their flavor, freshness, and potency. This masala is vibrant and well-rounded with a base of high-curcumin Turmeric and Black Pepper for maximum absorption, with Ginger, Green Cardamom, and Cinnamon layered in for added warmth and deliciousness. Ingredients: Lakadong Turmeric, Makhir Ginger , Peni Miris Cinnamon , Iniya Cardamom, Aranya Black…

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The Vishnoi family has been farming cumin organically for the last five years in the district of Jodhpur. Our Jodhana Cumin is grown alongside groundnuts, wheat, and fenugreek, and farmed using vermicomposting, natural pest repellent, and fermented fertilizers. Mangilal Vishnoi's dream is to build a resource center to provide bio inputs to other farmers and help grow the regenerative movement!

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Grown on the Mehra family farm, this is an indigenous variety of mustard that produces tiny dotty seeds that pack a super high oil content, which means they're bursting with flavor and pungency. Black mustard is such a hardy, drought resistant crop that the Mehras use to transform barren land into rich, replenished soil whilst still keeping the land productive and profitable.

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The spices in our very first masala are the result of four years of sourcing across 40 small, regenerative family farms throughout India and Sri Lanka. In this masala, you'll encounter Iniya Cardamom from Tamil Nadu; Aranya Pepper from Kerala; Makhir Ginger from Meghalaya; Lucknowi Fennel from Uttar Pradesh; and Kandyan Cloves and Peni Miris Cinnamon from Kandy, Sri Lanka. It's the result of over a million WhatsApp messages and voice notes, over 20 sourcing visits, and thousands of humans’ dedication across three continents all blended and poured into our dreamiest, spiciest cup of chai.

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Grown wild and foraged by the Ningthi village in the Ukhrul hills, this sundried and hand-pounded Heimang or Chinese Sumac is sourced for us by our friends at Hillwild. Sumac is used as a tangy, flavorful souring agent when fresh lemons aren't in season, and may also ease digestion.

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Grown in the forests of Kandy alongside wild cinnamon, nutmeg, and the biggest jackfruits you have ever seen. These plump, oil-rich gems are hand-harvested and hand-sorted for us by our friends at Eko Land Produce, a community of organic farmers from the heart of Sri Lanka!

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Sourced from 40 small regenerative family farms across India and Sri Lanka, our Tandoori Masala includes 16 single-origin, freshly-harvested spices for a perfect balance of spicy, sour, sweet, earthy, and umami flavors. Featuring turmeric, cumin, and coriander for earthiness; salt, garlic, and ginger for a wide, flavorful base; Byadgi Chillies for a dynamic kick and added aroma and brightness; amchur for tartness; black cardamom and Sirārakhong Hāthei Chillies for smokiness; jaggery for sweetness; and cinnamon, green cardamom, fenugreek leaves, and saffron for richness.

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Grown by Maleshappa Bisirotti, an award-winning natural farmer whose Byadgi chillies are famous across several states for being the gold standard of this mild, richly hued variety. We've been working with the Bisirotti family since 2019 to expand their production to meet our scale and standards, so we're very excited to finally present this epic chilli that has been years in the making!

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Derived from the Hindi word “chaatna,” which means to lick, and quintessential to the street food genre of the same name, our mouth-puckering blend is meant to be relished. Our 12 single-origin, freshly-harvested spices create a perfect balance of salty, sour, and umami flavors. Sprinkle yours on top of cut fruit, use it to rim a cocktail glass, stir it into your yogurt or seltzer, or add it to your favorite sweet and savory snacks! Sourced from 30 small regenerative family farms across India and Sri Lanka, the spices in this jar have been chosen for their flavor, freshness, and potency.

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