--- product_id: 83848247 title: "The Science of Spice" brand: "dr. stuart farrimond" price: "Β£24.94" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/83848247-the-science-of-spice store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Comprehensive Guide Flavor Profiles Culinary Techniques The Science of Spice **Brand:** dr. stuart farrimond **Price:** Β£24.94 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Spice Up Your Life with Knowledge! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Science of Spice by dr. stuart farrimond - **How much does it cost?** Β£24.94 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/83848247-the-science-of-spice) ## Best For - dr. stuart farrimond enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dr. stuart farrimond brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Transform Your Dishes:** Learn to create mouthwatering meals that impress friends and family. - β€’ **Unlock Flavor Secrets:** Dive deep into the science behind spices and elevate your culinary game. - β€’ **Connect with Food Culture:** Explore the rich history and cultural significance of spices worldwide. - β€’ **Join the Flavor Revolution:** Be part of a community that celebrates innovative cooking and flavor exploration. - β€’ **Master Culinary Techniques:** Gain confidence in the kitchen with expert tips and tricks. ## Overview The Science of Spice is an essential guide for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of flavor connections and enhance their cooking skills. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of spices, their profiles, and techniques to revolutionize your culinary creations. ## Description Transform your dishes from bland and boring to punchy and flavorsome with this definitive guide to spices. It’s time to spice up your home cooking! Taking the periodic table of spices as a starting point, this adventurous recipe book explores the science behind the art of making incredible spice blends to help you release the flavor in your dishes. Discover a spice book like no other from TV personality, food scientist and bestselling author, Dr Stuart Farrimond. Sure to get your tastebuds tingling, you can explore: - 52 exciting recipes from around the world which showcase each spice blend - An explanation of what spices are and how they're produced - Which countries favor which spices and a bit of the history behind it - Dozens of spice blends you can make and what you can use it for - A reference guide where you can conveniently look up each spice to understand how to use it - Various color-coded charts to help you learn the chemical compound that make up the flavors - Instructions on how to design your own spice blends - Beautiful photographs of spices and food Great cooking goes beyond following a recipe - it's knowing how to use the right combination of spices and herbs to get the greatest possible flavor from your dishes. From learning how the flavor compounds within spices work together to exploring the world's top spices, this is the perfect cookbook for curious cooks and adventurous foodies. Whether you’re a fan of spice seeking to experiment with new flavor combinations, or simply a beginner-level home cook looking to advance your knowledge on all things spice related, this is a must-have volume also doubling up as a great coffee table book for the whole family to love. If you've ever wondered why some spices taste stronger than others or how to make your own personal garam masala, The Science of Spice has all the answers! Discover how to use spices for cooking to become more creative in the kitchen, and explore the multiple ways that spices can endlessly heighten your eating experience. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? This series from DK is designed to help you perfect your cooking with practical instruction - and the science behind it. There are more cookbooks to discover from The Science of... series giving you the essentials to cook up a storm! Find the answers to your everyday cooking questions and get more out of your recipes with The Science of Cooking , paired together they make the ideal cookery gifts for your food-loving friends too! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 8.7 x 0.91 x 10.31 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | Isbn 10 | 1465475575 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1465475572 | | Item Weight | 2.2 pounds | | Language | English | | Part Of Series | The Science of Food | | Print Length | 224 pages | | Publication Date | November 6, 2018 | | Publisher | DK | ## Images ![The Science of Spice - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AXZIxVqML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Approachable, Yet Still Containing Technical Depth *by on Reviewed in the United States May 20, 2026* Super helpful for people like me who love to cook and like to understand why thing work the way they do. The methodology presented for creating complimentary spice blends is super helpful! I also love how it describes spice palettes from around the world and why food from different regions tastes the way it does.I'm super happy with how this book has helped me explore new spices and flavors!It covers quite a few different spices, but if it was a little more comprehensive and maybe also covered herbs, it might be an S-teir book for me. But then it may be twice as long and feel a bit overwhelming to navigate. Perhaps The Science of Herbs could be a future book in this series? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Informative!! *by on Reviewed in the United States August 21, 2026* Very very informative πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I don't think a book has ever made me this happy before *by on Reviewed in the United States August 31, 2019* I never bother to write reviews but this book has honestly brought me so much enjoyment, I felt compelled. It is everything I hoped and more. I have the book on my kitchen table, and at least once a day I open it and read a different page, inspired by what I am eating or cooking or wondering about cooking. It never disappoints, and each page gives me so much to think about that it's not possible to read it faster. Since getting the book, it's become a bit of a weekly tradition for me to buy a new spice and then experiment with different ways of using it. Such a lovely, guilt-free pleasure for my life. I've spent so much time smelling and savoring flavours with a new appreciation that I'm practically meditating. Very good for stress :)The book could have taken many different angles, and it took all of them, organised beautifully. It includes:An explanation of what spices are and how they're producedWhich countries favour which spices and a bit of the history behind itDozens of spice blends you can make and what you can use it forA range of exciting recipes from around the world which showcase each spice blendA reference guide where you can conveniently look up each spice to understand how to use itVarious color coded charts to help you learn the chemical compound that make up the flavours, so you can understand which spices have what in common, and how they go together - as well as written detail, if you want to look it upInstructions on how to design your own spice blendsBeautiful photographs of spices and foodNo poncy photos of the author being all sophisticatedLiterally my only concern is that this book doesn't include herbs, but it will be a while before that becomes an issue, as I still have so much to get through.P.s. I did another book called The Spice Companion but I only opened it once... ## Frequently Bought Together - The Science of Spice: Understand Flavor Connections and Revolutionize Your Cooking - The Science of Cooking: Every Question Answered to Perfect Your Cooking - The Flavor Matrix: The Art and Science of Pairing Common Ingredients to Create Extraordinary Dishes --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/83848247-the-science-of-spice](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/83848247-the-science-of-spice) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-09-04*