12 August 2017

A bit about Turmeric...

Steenbergs Organic Fairtrade Turmeric comes from an organic and Fairtrade co-operative in the Kandy region of Sri Lanka. Turmeric originates from a root, known as the rhizome, Curcuma longa; it looks similar to ginger and galangal. To create turmeric...

23 June 2017

Cinnamon - Can Science Show Differences In Taste Between Cassia And Cinnamon

In 2015, we did a study of the coumarin level in cinnamon, cassia and tonka beans.  Following on from that, I decided to get the “active” volatile oils analysed in a few types of cinnamon.  In the past, we have done more general tests and found cinna...

01 March 2017

Time for Tea – our monthly chat with someone who cares about tea

This month our Time for Tea chat is with Niki Behjousiar, Recipe Creator and founder of nikibakes. Niki has been blogging for over 10 years and has recently collaborated with Steenbergs on 4 special blog posts focusing on key Steenbergs ingredients,...

25 January 2017

Turmeric, the wonder spice

We’re really excited to announce the launch of our new Steenbergs You Tube channel. We’ll be showing short ‘Behind The Products’ clips, as well as longer cooking demonstrations which we hope you’ll enjoy.

25 January 2017

31 Steenbergs Products Become Halal Certified

Following a detailed certification and audit process that's taken several months, we're pleased that Steenbergs now has 31 products certified as conforming to Halal requirements in accordance with Islamic law.  We've been certified by Halal Certifica...

17 January 2017

Steenbergs Extracts and Flower Waters now registered with Vegan Society

We've successfully registered Steenbergs' extracts and flower waters with The Vegan Society. This is the start of a process that will see Steenbergs include vegan branding into our bakery range over the next few months.

04 January 2017

Steenbergs Becomes Kosher Certified

We’ve been working during the last few years on upping our game in our certifications.  It’s alright saying that Steenbergs is good at this and that, but quite another thing to prove it.

10 November 2016

Cook For Syria with Baharat spice blend

This November sees a fantastic initiative #cookforsyria, set up by influential instagrammer Clerkenwell Boy and Suitcase Magazine in support of Unicef UK’s Children of Syria fund. A month long celebration of Syrian cooking, there will be events, supp...

07 October 2016

Penja White Pepper Is Back

Steenbergs Penja pepper comes from a family farm in the Penja region of the Cameroon.  Bought in 1970 from a retiring French pineapple farmer, Salamon and then his son René have converted this 70 hectare plantation over the pepper growing during the...

26 September 2016

Spicy cookery with Sharmini at York Food & Drink Festival

On Saturday 24th September, we savoured our first experience of York's excellent Food & Drink Festival. Now in its 20th year, it hosts numerous tastings, workshops & events alongside a market full of delicious street food stalls and artisan p...

11 July 2016

Enter our Competition to Win a Month's Supply of Abel & Cole Veg Boxes

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29 June 2016

Steenbergs: progress at 11 Hallikeld Close

Progress on Steenbergs' new factory is moving along decently since April.  The joists have been put in for the second floor and most of the flooring.

08 June 2016

Enter our competition to win Esther Veerman's new cookbook From Field & Moor + Steenbergs Spices

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27 May 2016

Delicious Family Favourites from Nadiya Hussain

Have you ever looked for alternative recipes for black sesame seeds, star anise or mustard powder? Have you wanted to add a little twist to your family meals? Then look no further than the new cookbook from 2015 Great British Bake Off Winner Nadiya H...

15 April 2016

How Steenbergs Tests For Allergens And Other Nasties

Steenbergs’ story is one of “hunting for the best quality, cleanest cooking flavours you can find, from all round the world bought in the most respectful way possible”.

01 April 2016

Steenbergs Update on 11 Hallikeld Close

Developments at Steenbergs new unit have been in fits and starts.

04 March 2016

Can you beat 1975? Steenbergs Oldest Spice Competition returns

Following the success of last year’s Oldest Spice Competition, Steenbergs will once again be encouraging everyone to purge their store cupboards in March, in search of the UK’s oldest spice.

20 January 2016

Ancient Roots with Modern Benefits – Steenbergs’ Top 10 Superfoods Selection

With Gwyneth Paltrow extolling the virtues of Matcha Tea and Victoria Beckham tweeting about the benefits of Bee Pollen, superfoods have never been more on trend.  Now through partnerships with like-minded artisan producers, Steenbergs offers a full...