Spices

Spices Overview

At Foran, spices are not only our business, they are our passion.  Visit our facilities and you’ll know by the array of intoxicating aromas that you have stepped into spice heaven!

We maintain our own grinding operation, which greatly reduces the need to purchase ground spices, herbs, and seeds processed by other grinders.  Consequently, we are uniquely capable of collaborating with your company to develop spices and spice blends that are truly customized to your needs.

Because we store our spices, herbs, and seeds in whole form and can grind as-needed, our clients can be certain their blends will have optimal volatile oil content and flavor that is never diminished by ground ingredients compromised by their post-grind age.  Foran’s direct control of its grinding operation means that our customers won’t suffer from the variations in flavor level and supply availability typically experienced when dealing with vendors who do not have in-house grinding capabilities.  Also, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that comes from grinding done in the United States.

Foran is an industry leader in providing its customers the security afforded by the pre-receipt sterilization of all incoming whole spices, herbs, and seeds.  While irradiation is our primary sterilization method, ETO (Ethylene Oxide), PPO (Propylene Oxide), and steam sterilization treatments may be employed to satisfy specific customer requirements.  Our meticulous concern for food safety assures the highest possible protection of our customers and their consumers against pathogens.

Our multi-generation, long-term relationships with reputable spice, herb, and seed brokers allow us the first and last look at buying opportunities and increase the likelihood that our supply contracts will be honored under any conditions, regardless of market shortages and price fluctuations.

Please visit our “Spice Glossary” on our website to view the available Spices from Foran.