Spice Blends vs Sauces

Spice blends and sauces bring a world of flavour to our meals, transforming the simplest ingredients into exciting dishes. But when it comes to choosing between dry spice blends and ready-made sauces, there’s a key difference worth noting - sauces often come with a lot of added baggage.

Pre-made sauces can seem convenient, but they frequently contain hidden sugars, oils, and other additives that aren’t necessarily beneficial, especially if you’re trying to keep things clean and wholesome. Seed oils, for instance, are often added to sauces for texture and shelf stability, but these oils can be high in omega-6 fatty acids, which may contribute to inflammation when consumed in excess. Similarly, many sauces rely on sugar or high-fructose corn syrup to enhance flavour and improve preservation, which quickly increases your sugar intake without you even realising it...