FAQ's
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUEASTIONS
You have questions? We’ve got Answers!
Q: Is there salt or fillers in your spice blends?
We never use fillers of any kind and we never add salt to a blend just to bulk it up. In fact, we try to use as low sodium as possible to ensure a healthy product. We use only high quality salts, mostly from our neighbor island Molokai, only to find the right balance of flavor. If you miss salt, just add from your own to your preference.
Q: Where do you get your spice blends?
We make all our spice blends in-house in our commercial kitchen on Maui, we do not purchase any spice or herb blends. At Bellalicious, Bella - the owner herself - mixes and blends all Spice Blends by hand in small batches. Her recipes are her secrets to ensure premium execution and quality control. Please let us know if there is something you’d like to see added!
Q: Where do Bellalicious Ingredients come from?
We try to use as many products from the Hawaiian Islands as possible and purchase them directly from the producers. Other spices are sourced from all over the world with maximum flavor and freshness as our guiding principle.
Q: How long will my spices last?
Stored correctly, spices and herbs usually don’t go bad, they just lose their oomph. Some herbs and spices will maintain peak freshness up to a year, but others lose flavor more quickly. We feel that most spices begin to lose their peak flavor after one year. But don’t worry, our customers report that they have used up their Spice Blends before that time. If your spices don’t smell like anything, they are not likely to taste like anything, and it is time to replace your supply.
Q: How should I store my herbs and spices?
Air, light and heat degrade the flavor of dried herbs and spices. For maximum flavor and shelf life, we recommend that you store herbs and spices in a cool, dark cupboard, in glass jars with a airtight seal.
Q: Are your spices and blends gluten-free?
None of our spices, herbs, or blends contain gluten.
Q: Do any of your products contain nuts?
No nuts are used in our Spice Blends.
Q: Do you offer any vegan Spice Blends?
All of our Spice Blends are vegan and all natural. Our Spice Blends are low sodium, gluten free to boost your immune system and keep you healthy and full of vitality.
Q: Do you use any additives?
All of our Spice Blends are free of Preservatives, Additives, GMO, MSG or artificial colors/ fillers that doesn’t belong on your plate. Everything is natural and that’s how we like to keep it.
Q: Do you sell medicinal herbs and spices?
While many herbs and spices can be used medicinally, being a culinary spice store, our expertise lies in on how our spice blends can be used to enhance the flavor of food.
Q: Do you offer discounts for bulk purchases?
Sorry, no wholesale orders at this time. Our goal is to provide the average home cook with affordable, high quality spices blends. We keep our margins as low as we can, so you get the best possible prices. If we sold at wholesale prices, we would have to raise the prices of our smaller quantities. If you want to place an order for corporate gifts or a large order (over 100 units) please contact us for a special deal.
Q: I’m a retailer, can I resell your spice blends?
At this point we are not yet set up for retailers, however we may plan to do so in the future. Please direct all your reselling inquiries to orders@Bellalicious.com
Q: Who certifies your products and facilities?
Our production facility is inspected and approved as a food production facility by the Hawaii Department of Health and approved by the FDA.
Q: What forms of payment do you accept?
We take PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. At the stand at the Wailea Village Farmers Market, we love cash, or accept Venmo, Paypal, or Apple pay!