Atlantic Spice Company
PO Box 205
2 Shore Road
North Truro MA 02652
(800) 316-7965
(508) 487-6100
When we opened our doors in 1994 in the former boat yard in North Truro, our focus was on herbs, spices, and potpourri items. We have since changed course to concentrate more on the culinary aspect of our business and have grown to become one of the best suppliers on the East Coast for herbs and spices. Our mission statement has never changed: to provide our customers with the highest quality products available at affordable, wholesale prices.
We take pride in our over 350 products that include spices, herbs, teas, extracts, salts, essential oils and much more. We supply businesses all over the country – restaurants, co-ops, health food stores, bakeries, and breweries, as well as the home cook in the family. Our fast turnaround times and high level of customer service makes us an easy choice for all your cooking needs.
In 2020, because of the pandemic, we also expanded our online product selection to include many of the items that were previously only offered in our retail store. This allowed us to offer the same great shopping experience while keeping our customers safe.
The Atlantic Spice Company retail store, since opening in 1994, has become a destination for summer visitors to the Outer Cape, as well as an opportunity for our year-round customers to engage in some retail therapy during the long, cold Cape Cod winter.
All of the items found in our extensive wholesale catalog are available in the store at the same great discounts. Browse among the more than 250 herbs, spices and baking and food items that range from allspice to zaatar including saffron and vanilla beans.
Our eclectic mix of gourmet food items, dried fruits and nuts, coffees and teas, is matched only by our unique collection of houseware and tabletop items, kitchen gadgets and cookbooks.
The retail store, which is located at the junction of Rt 6 and RT 6A in North Truro in the front section of our big blue warehouse, is open year-round Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm
FAQs
Here you will find a wealth of information that is not already answered in product descriptions, as well as additional resources that you may need. If you find that you still have a question after perusing this page, remember that you may reach us Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern time at (800) 316-7965, (508) 487-6100, or via email ( [email protected]).
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Are your products organic?
We are not certified as a warehouse to package organic products. However, we are able to sell some organic products in their original package. Much of what we offer is also grown in the wild (wildcrafted) or cultivated without the use of commercial pesticides and fertilizers.
Do you sell or store allergens?
The Code of Federal Regulations listing of major known allergens includes peanuts, soybeans, milk, eggs, fish, crustacea, tree nuts, and wheat. As of February 2017, we no longer package products containing any major known allergens. We do, however, store and sell prepackaged foods items that contain these allergens, explicitly labeled with the common or usual name of the allergen. We made this change in our packaging process to eliminate any concern of cross-contact with allergens.
Do you offer information on how to take herbs?
We are prohibited by law from giving out any advice on taking herbs and spices as supplements or to help with any ailments. Please always consult with a professional before taking any natural herbs.
How do I substitute fresh herbs for dried?
General rule of thumb is two tablespoons fresh = 1 tablespoon dried.
What is the difference between a spice and an herb?
Spices are obtained from the bark, buds, fruit, roots, seeds or stems of plants and trees.
Herbs are the leave of plants that do not have woody stems.
Are my spices and herbs still good?
Best test: color, smell and taste. Rub a small amount between your fingers. If the spice is not fragrant, it's time to replace it. If it’s lost color, and if you have to use larger amounts than usual to get any flavor, it’s time to toss it.
What is the best way to store my spices and herbs?
Store in a cool, dark place. Any type of airtight container will work – be careful with spices that have a high oil content and plastic, the oil might damage the plastic. Our spice jars work with all our spices. Refrigerate spices that belong to the red pepper family like paprika and chili, if stored for long periods of time.
| Ground Spices | 2-3 years |
| Green Herbs | 6 months – 1 year |
| Whole Spices | 3-4 years |
| Seeds | 2-3 years |
| Spice Blends | 1-2 years |
| Teas | 6 months – 1.5 years |
| Salts, Peppercorns, Vanilla Extract | Indefinite Shelf Life |
Downloadable Resources
Resale Permit Form (For Massachusetts businesses only; click to download)
Printable Mail Order Form (click to download)