Clever Picture: Nutmeg Chemistry

A look at the chemistry of the slightly volatile aroma of nutmeg

Clever Picture: Cardamom Chemistry

Cardamom seeds contain an essential oil that gives them a spicy, sweetish hot aroma

Clever Picture: Anise Chemistry

A look at the chemistry of anise seed, which is used as a spice, either ground or whole

Clever Picture: Ginger Chemistry

Ginger is one of the earliest spices to be cultivated and exported

Clever Picture: Cinnamon Chemistry

In this Clever Picture we look at the chemistry of one of the oldest spices

Clever Picture: Allspice Chemistry

Contrary to what its name suggests, allspice is not a mixture but one unique ingredient

Clever Picture: Sugar Chemistry

We all love sugar, but what is it chemically and since when do we know sugar?

Clever Picture: Clove Chemistry

We know cloves as a spice in the kitchen and in this Clever Picture we want to take a closer look at what clove is

Clever Picture: Vanilla Chemistry

We know vanilla from food and the kitchen and in this Clever Picture we want to take a closer look at what vanilla is

Quiz: Guess the Chemist – Spices Special (5)

Can you guess the chemist? – The person has something to do with spices in the broadest sense

Can you guess the chemist? – The person has something to do with spices in the broadest sense

Can you guess the chemist? – The person has something to do with spices in the broadest sense

Can you guess the chemist? – The person has something to do with spices in the broadest sense

Can you guess the chemist? – The person has something to do with spices in the broadest sense

Summer 1878: Two chemists unexpectedly discover an extremely sweet compound … Curiosities, tragedies, jealousy, passion, and exciting chemistry take their course

Focus: Is Vanilla-Flavored Pudding a Mutagen?

A peculiar story about dealing with sources