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Beyond flavour: Strange spice science – in C&EN

By Andy Brunning October 20, 2025
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Teaser image for an infographic titled "Beyond flavour: Strange spice science". Four small pots of different spices are shown. The full graphic is accessible at the link below.
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Spices add smells and flavours to our food, but chemicals in them can affect our bodies and be used outside the kitchen. In the latest edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN, we look at examples of these ingredients doing more than spicing up our cooking. View the full graphic on the C&EN site.

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