Originally Posted by
BamaVol
Not a big Indian population here, although I could drive into Orlando if I wanted something badly enough.
I’ve found the best deals on spices in the Hispanic food aisles at regular grocery stores. Badia I think is the most common brand and they are 1/3 the price of the spices in the baking aisle. Of course you won’t find everything you need there but can save a lot on basics like cinnamon, basil or oregano.
Agreed -- Hispanic grocers and grocery store aisle also have better prices. Consumer Reports did a piece on the heavy metal content of popular spice brands and I was a bit bummed that they didn't include any of the major Indian/Mexican spice manufacturers. (Bottom line, most brands have some varieties where some heavy metals were found.)