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Nutrition Disclaimer

Last updated October 15, 2026

In short: SPICEography reports what published sources say about herbs, spices and seasonings, and links to each source. It is general information, not medical, nutrition or dietary advice. Talk to a qualified health professional before using any herb or spice to manage a health condition, and before changing your diet if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition or allergy.

Information, not advice

Everything on SPICEography, including nutrient figures, health-related research, safety information, substitution ratios and storage guidance, is provided for general information and education only. It is not medical, nutritional, dietary or other professional advice, and it is not a substitute for advice from a physician, registered dietitian, pharmacist or other qualified professional who knows your circumstances. Matt Bray, who writes and edits the Site, is not a physician or registered dietitian. Using the Site does not create a doctor–patient, dietitian–client or any other professional relationship.

Never disregard professional advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you read on the Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. In the United States, Poison Help is 1-800-222-1222.

Where the figures come from

SPICEography does not test foods, run studies or calculate its own nutrient values. Each figure on the Site is quoted from a named source, and each page links to its sources in its footnotes. For nutrition, health and safety, those sources are mainly:

• Nutrient composition: the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FoodData Central database.
• Health research summaries: the U.S. National Institutes of Health, including the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health and the Office of Dietary Supplements, and MedlinePlus.
• Food safety and regulation: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the European Food Safety Authority, the European Medicines Agency’s herbal monographs, Germany’s Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), the World Health Organization and FAO, and, for recalls in the Safety Ledger, the FDA, the UK Food Standards Agency and Health Canada.
• Food handling and preservation: the National Center for Home Food Preservation and university cooperative extension services.
• Research: peer-reviewed studies, linked to the journal or to PubMed Central.

The Site reports what each source says, with the scope the source gives it. It does not endorse any source, and a source’s statement is the source’s, not ours. How sources are chosen is described in the editorial standards.

Limits of the figures

• Nutrient values are estimates. Database values describe the samples that were analyzed. The food in your kitchen can differ with variety, growing conditions, harvest, processing, brand, storage, age and preparation. Herbs and spices are usually eaten in small amounts, so per-100-gram figures can overstate what a serving provides. For a specific product, its label is the better guide.
• Research is not a health claim. When a page describes a study, it describes what that study found, in the conditions it used. Many studies of herbs and spices are preliminary, are done in cells or animals, use concentrated extracts or doses far larger than culinary amounts, or have not been repeated. Describing a study does not mean the ingredient will have that effect for you.
• Not evaluated by the FDA. Statements on the Site about health have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nothing on the Site is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
• Sources change and can be wrong. Sources are revised, guidance is updated and studies are corrected or retracted. Each page shows the date it was last reviewed, but the Site may not reflect the latest guidance.
• Safety records are not complete. The Safety Ledger collects recalls, alerts and published findings from the sources it names. It is not a complete list of every hazard or recall. For current recall information, check the regulator in your country.

Your own health and safety

Herbs and spices can cause allergic reactions, can interact with medications (for example, some interact with blood thinners or diabetes medication), and some are not advised during pregnancy or for children in medicinal amounts. Food sensitivities, intolerances and medical conditions vary from person to person. Read product labels, follow safe food-handling practices, and check with a qualified professional about your own situation. You are responsible for how you use the information on the Site.

No liability

We work to keep the Site accurate and to show where every figure comes from, but we make no warranty that any information on it is accurate, complete or current. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Matt Bray and SPICEography, and their vendors and service providers, are not liable for any loss, injury, illness or damage of any kind arising from your use of, or reliance on, information on the Site or on any linked website. Linked websites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content. The disclaimers and limits in the Terms of Service, including the limitation of liability and the arbitration agreement, apply to this disclaimer. By using the Site, you agree to this disclaimer.

Corrections

If you find a figure that does not match its source, a source that has been updated, or a better source, please email contact@spiceography.com. Corrections are made on the page, and the page’s review date is updated.