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Dipster Today I'm introducing you to another startup and its truly innovative products. It's called Dipster, and more specifically, it's a product available in 12 different varieties that I'm really excited about. Dipster consists of various herb blends that allow you to easily, quickly, and simply create a variety of dips for all sorts of occasions. These blends also serve as the perfect base or addition to a wide range of main dishes. Anyone who enjoys flavorful food, or is looking for that special something for their meals, kitchen ideas, or even for snacks, salad sessions, and cooking evenings with friends, will likely soon become a "Dipster"—a fan—of these high-quality herb blends and dips.

At Käfer you can currently test all varieties (06/2017)

A closer look at Dipster

My companion and I visited the Käfer delicatessen market in Schwabing. (Leopoldstrasse 57) got a few cans. That's where it is. Dipster current and until June 30, 2017 with its own stand On site. Choosing which varieties to try wasn't easy. Each of the 12 blends contains a different fragrant surprise, a new world of aromas and diverse spices. Deciding on "the one" tin isn't easy. At least not without an intensive test. In the end, five different varieties ended up in my bag.

– „"Mister Mumbastik"“ (110 grams – enough for approx. 1.6 kg of dip; contains onion, chives, parsley, garlic, cayenne pepper, turmeric, coriander, cumin, pepper, cassia cinnamon, mustard seeds, ginger, cloves, lemon peel, fenugreek, cardamom and rock salt (13%));

– „Monsieur Franz Hose“ (180 grams – enough for 3 kg of dip; contains garlic, onion, turmeric, parsnips, coriander, cumin, chili, fenugreek seeds, paprika, pepper, allspice berries, mustard seeds, ginger, fennel, cardamom, vegetable broth (seasoning, rice flour, dextrose, unhydrogenated sunflower oil, citric acid) and sea salt. (Salt content: 20%));

– „"Strong Bavarian"“ (125 grams – enough for 1.6 kg of dip; contains paprika, caraway, onion, pepper, chives, wild garlic);

– „"Kroida Oida"“ (35 grams – enough for 1.6 kg; contains onions, chives, dill, chervil, lovage, parsley, paprika, caraway, garlic, basil, celery, mustard, pepper, tarragon, turmeric, nutmeg, fenugreek and chili);
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5 of 12 Dipser spice mixes

– „"Hakuna Matata"“ (180 grams – enough for 1.6 kg; contains onion, bell pepper, chili, tomatoes, coriander, turmeric, smoked paprika, carrots, ginger, fenugreek, parsley, leek, cumin, pepper, parsnips, celery, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, cloves, caraway, sea salt (14%) and raw cane sugar (5%).)

You can find the entire range of 12 different herbal blends or Dipster blends on the Website. The smarter approach, and my personal tip, is for us Munich residents to simply head to Leopoldstrasse to browse, smell the tins and spices, and get a feel for the different Dipster blends. Why? Because I was there myself, smelled each blend, and only then truly understood how much effort, attention to detail, and expertise goes into each one. The world of spices is incredibly diverse and varied, seemingly spanning the globe. With Dipster dips, you can create everything from Obatzda-style dips to delicacies inspired by African, Indian, or Mexican cuisine. Discovering which blend suits you best is essential and actually quite fun.

The perfect spice for every blend

The recipes – you'll find them for each can on the website or printed in a simpler format on the can itself – are all easy to follow, creative, and varied. No matter what kind of cuisine, dips, or herbs you prefer, Dipster has the answer. The Dipster team has also done an excellent job in terms of quality. With a discerning nose, you should be able to smell it, or – depending on the can – simply by looking at the blends. All 12 varieties and spice mixes are not only extensively tested for purity and quality, but are also lactose-free, gluten-free, free of additives and preservatives, suitable for vegans and vegetarians, and of course, free of flavor enhancers. Pure nature.

The tins contain varying amounts of spices. The fact that roughly the same amount of dip is produced in each one is due to the different quantities Dipster recommends for each dip recipe. The intensity varies considerably. I also noticed this in my own smell and taste tests of the individual Dipster mixes.

Also available as a set of 12 for convenient setup.

My impression, my test

Admittedly, when you first hold one of these tins, you might not immediately grasp that it's the "base" for a great dip. My companion, for example, only understood this after we talked, so it's understandable that you might initially think you're "just" holding spices for cooking and refining dishes. Mixing quark and herbs together is something most people can figure out on their own, but to do it with such sophisticated methods and variety as the Dipster team does requires a bit more know-how and perseverance. They spent months tinkering, searching for the perfect spices and combinations, and tasting them. The result is 12 very different tins. The advantage: it never gets boring, because the variety of dips, ideas, recipes, and applications is unbeatable. This is also because each tin of spices offers a completely different cooking option than the one before it. The "downside": You won't really be happy with just one can, as choosing is very difficult precisely because of this variety. 😉

I was absolutely thrilled with the Strammer Bayer. Even just smelling the pure spice mix tells you that only the highest quality spices are used. For a super flavorful dip, simply mix two tablespoons of crème fraîche and yogurt with two teaspoons of Dipster "Strammer Bayer" and the delicious dip is ready. Cool, right? My second favorite is definitely "Mister Mumbastik" – here too, you can conjure up a delicious dip in just a few steps. And it's just as "easy" with every can or variety (Click here for the recipes.Of course, almost €15 per dip mix isn't cheap. However, when you look at the ingredient list and consider how much seasoning is in each can, the price is justified.

Look here:

https://youtu.be/u7AnnCSY94U

Try Dipster, test it, buy it

I hope my text, along with my short video, has helped you understand Dipster a little better. But you'll have to try it out for yourselves. As mentioned, you can do so at Käfer in Schwabing until the end of June 2017. Alternatively, Dipster is also available through Kochhaus (located at Gärtnerplatz in Haidhausen).reportIn Schwabing and the surrounding area, you have the opportunity to try Dipster. Of course, you can also browse the Dipster online shop and find your favorite. But it's definitely more fun to do it in person at the store. Have fun, and I'm curious to see which Dipster mix will become your favorite. You can see recipe suggestions in the slideshow below, or I'd be happy to send you separate PDF files upon request.

social commitment

Dipster's social commitment is also noteworthy. Every can does good. €1 from every can sold goes to one of 10 different social organizations that Dipster supports in 13 cities. (In Munich, for example, they support the "Breakfast Club" of Lebensbrücke, which ensures a good start to the day for schoolchildren.) So it's doubly worthwhile to buy Dipster, and not just for your own enjoyment.

Details:
In the test: Dipster – Spice Mixes; 12 Varieties
Website | Facebook fan page by Dipster
Cost: €14.90 per can