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Calis Beach Forum => Calis Beach Questions and Information => Topic started by: Loujasmin on August 05, 2018, 12:31:57 PM

Title: Herbs and spices
Post by: Loujasmin on August 05, 2018, 12:31:57 PM
Hi all,
Well we are here in Calis, a week into our Hol and with it being Sunday we have just st been to
The market to stock up with our favourite spices and herbs.
Are we allowed to take them through nothing to declare in the U.K.?
Also, can we take them in hand luggage?
Any advice most appreciated.
Apologies for any typos, I'm writing this on my phone in full sun!!!  :)
Title: Re: Herbs and spices
Post by: JohnF on August 05, 2018, 13:27:41 PM
Taken various herbs and spices from Turkey to the UK for years, never had an issue. 

JF
Title: Re: Herbs and spices
Post by: KKOB on August 05, 2018, 13:58:15 PM
Quote from: JohnF on August 05, 2018, 13:27:41 PM
never had an issue. 



I bet you were relieved.  :)
Title: Re: Herbs and spices
Post by: Scunner on August 05, 2018, 14:20:18 PM
Quote from: JohnF on August 05, 2018, 13:27:41 PM
Taken various herbs and spices from Turkey to the UK for years, never had an issue. 

JF

Sage advice
Title: Re: Herbs and spices
Post by: JohnF on August 05, 2018, 14:37:47 PM
I wondered how much thyme would pass before there'd be someone cumin on here making a funny commint   :)

JF
Title: Re: Herbs and spices
Post by: KKOB on August 05, 2018, 14:47:05 PM
He's only trying to curry favour.
Title: Re: Herbs and spices
Post by: nichola on August 05, 2018, 15:04:08 PM
Take them in your checked in baggage Loujasmin.

My advice to anyone who hasn't already bought their herbs and spices is to buy them in the supermarket in sealed packs.
Title: Re: Herbs and spices
Post by: Scunner on August 05, 2018, 15:07:54 PM
That’s where I buy my essential supplies of red chilli flakes  :)
Title: Re: Herbs and spices
Post by: Christie on August 05, 2018, 20:21:03 PM
Nicola, we usually head for the sisters place in the market for our herbs etc.  Do you recommend the sealed supermarket herbs because they are likely to be fresher ?
Title: Re: Herbs and spices
Post by: nichola on August 05, 2018, 21:07:10 PM
I think if you get stopped and searched and they are open spices they will almost definitely be taken off you.

If they are in pre sealed packs then the chances are they will probably let them through.

There are fairly strict laws about bringing foods in and out of countries so I would prefer to play safe.

Also, yes fresher, not exposed to the elements and all manner of people's spit, germs and insects crawling all over them leaving their excrement. I am quite fussy about things like that.

Sorry Loujasmin - hope I'm not putting you off.
Title: Re: Herbs and spices
Post by: Christie on August 05, 2018, 22:45:45 PM
Yuk, hadn't thought about that,  I will check out the supermarkets.
Title: Re: Herbs and spices
Post by: nichola on August 05, 2018, 23:25:35 PM
Sorry!
Title: Re: Herbs and spices
Post by: Loujasmin on August 06, 2018, 18:16:30 PM
 Thanks for all your mixed spice replies  ;)
We've never had a problem inthe past with them in hold luggage,
Just wondering about hand luggage as we areconcered about weight.
Thanks
Lou
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Title: Re: Herbs and spices
Post by: KKOB on August 06, 2018, 18:24:25 PM
Quote from: Loujasmin on August 06, 2018, 18:16:30 PM
Just wondering about hand luggage as we are concerned about weight.


Well, if you're buying that amount you'd probably be best buying it on Eblag or Amacon back in the UK.