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Epices de Cru Whole single-origin spices (peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom, chilies)

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Epices de Cru Whole single origin spices sells all natural food and drink that we checked ingredient by ingredient for natural, whole food ingredients. See its verified sustainability rating and review to help you buy natural, non toxic food.

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About Epices de Cru Whole single-origin spices (peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom, chilies)

43 of 291 fields held
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11 groups · 43 fields
Materials and composition 2 of 25
H3 Q8: Materials (adapts to brand: 100% cotton? / where is the linen from? / hemp?) Is Epices de Cru worth it?
Single ingredient 1
Scan result 6 of 61
Scan note (above product table) Not assessed: the strict food ingredient vocabulary and product-type exclusions have not completed validation.
Full catalogue scan? no
Method version validation gate 2026.09
Products in catalogue 12
Products read 12
Clean verdict NOT ASSESSED
Health and safety 1 of 3
H3 Q6: Is [Brand] non-toxic / PFAS-free? What certifications does Epices de Cru hold?
Certification 1 of 5
H3 Q7: Is [Brand] GOTS / certified? Where can I buy Epices de Cru and how much?
Sourcing and supply chain 3 of 43
Traceable supply chain 1
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Packaging source: last checked
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Ownership and legal entity 2 of 18
owner ratetea.com ratetea.com
owner name Independent (de Vienne family; Philippe & Ethne de Vienne, Montreal)
Identity 13 of 24
H3 Q1: Is [Brand] sustainable / ethical? Is Epices de Cru organic?
Answer 1 No Epices de Cru is not third-party certified organic. No organic certification found across brand and retailer sources; brand emphasises direct, single-origin 'terroir' sourcing and personal grower relationships rather than organic certification.
H3 Q2: Where is [Brand] made? Is Epices de Cru a whole food / single ingredient?
Answer 2 Yes. Epices de Cru is a whole, single-ingredient herbs & spices with nothing added.
H3 Q3: Who owns [Brand]? Where is Epices de Cru from?
Answer 3 Epices de Cru is from Bought directly from cultivating families worldwide; single terroirs.
H3 Q4: Is [Brand] legit / worth it? Is Epices de Cru traceable and ethical?
Answer 4 Epices de Cru publishes its sourcing.
H3 Q5: Is [Brand] fast fashion? Is Epices de Cru single-origin and directly traded?
Answer 5 Family company (since 2004, Jean-Talon Market) buys whole spices directly from growers on sourcing trips (direct trade), sold whole from exceptional single terroirs to protect purity/freshness.
Answer 6 Direct-trade sourcing; whole spices from single terroirs
Answer 7 Ships to Canada, USA and international.
Answer 8 Epices de Cru is one of the genuinely organic, traceable herbs & spices options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.
Claims and evidence 1 of 10
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Delivery and shipping 1 of 3
Packaging Unknown
Price and commerce 2 of 13
Price tier $$
Amazon/buy now spicetrekkers.com spicetrekkers.com
Further detail 11 of 86
NOVA processing class 1 Unprocessed / minimally processed spicetrekkers.com
Grown In Bought directly from cultivating families worldwide; single terroirs
Country Canada
Positive note 1 Traceable, farm-to-shelf
Negative note 1 Also sells 400+ products including many blends; organic certification not across the range.
Negative note 2 Not certified organic
Ships to Canada, USA and international
Whole food 1
Processing level Unprocessed
Additives None
Last checked 2026-07-30
Filed under 6 terms held
Additives Ultra Processing Organic Christmas Food Hampers Blend Herbs & Spices Spice

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✓ Family company (since 2004, Jean-Talon Market) buys whole spices directly from growers on sourcing trips (direct trade), sold whole from exceptional single terroirs to protect purity/freshness.

Why we rate it

  • Traceable, farm-to-shelf
  • Family company (since 2004, Jean-Talon Market) buys whole spices directly from growers on sourcing trips (direct trade), sold whole from exceptional single terroirs to protect purity/freshness.

Worth checking

  • Also sells 400+ products including many blends; organic certification not across the range.
  • Not certified organic

Where to buy

Harvested / grown in Bought directly from cultivating families worldwide; single terroirs

Canada, USA and international

Questions

Is Epices de Cru organic?

No Epices de Cru is not third-party certified organic. No organic certification found across brand and retailer sources; brand emphasises direct, single-origin 'terroir' sourcing and personal grower relationships rather than organic certification.

Is Epices de Cru a whole food / single ingredient?

Yes. Epices de Cru is a whole, single-ingredient herbs & spices with nothing added.

Where is Epices de Cru from?

Epices de Cru is from Bought directly from cultivating families worldwide; single terroirs.

Is Epices de Cru traceable and ethical?

Epices de Cru publishes its sourcing.

Is Epices de Cru single-origin and directly traded?

Family company (since 2004, Jean-Talon Market) buys whole spices directly from growers on sourcing trips (direct trade), sold whole from exceptional single terroirs to protect purity/freshness.

What certifications does Epices de Cru hold?

Direct-trade sourcing; whole spices from single terroirs

Where can I buy Epices de Cru and how much?

Ships to Canada, USA and international.

Is Epices de Cru worth it?

Epices de Cru is one of the genuinely organic, traceable herbs & spices options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.