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MSI sponsored peer-reviewed research
January, 2026
Researchers at the University of Alabama, Birmingham tested the effectiveness of dietarily relevant amounts of turmeric with and without black pepper on self-reported pain ratings among adults with chronic pain.
October, 2025
Researchers at the University of Arkansas studied the effect of various drying methods for turmeric on the stability and structural integrity of curcumin.
July, 2025
Researchers at the Pennsylvania State University assessed medical students and primary care providers’ interest, knowledge, confidence, and intent to incorporate herbs and spices in cooking using nutrition education videos and evaluated their perception about using the videos for patient care.
June, 2025
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine evaluated whether heat-and-serve meal kits with spices and herbs could increase vegetable intake and liking among active-duty service members.
May, 2025
Researchers at the City University of New York evaluated the accuracy of the recipe descriptions and compared them to their estimated nutritional value.
Through the McCormick Science Institute (MSI) Research Program, MSI sponsors research at leading universities and research institutions. All MSI-funded research is governed by our funding guidelines and is focused on advancing the scientific study of the health-enhancing properties of culinary herbs and spices in areas which we consider to have the potential to impact public health. Consistent with MSI’s mission to support broad scientific understanding, all research teams that receive funding are required to submit their findings to reputable scientific journals for publication. MSI does not support research on spice blends proprietary to McCormick & Co., Inc. or research on experimental animals.
