What Gaucho buys, photographs and tests while developing pantry goods — including the things that do not arrive as expected.
The Ingredient Bench is a record of physical ingredients, not a ranking shelf. We publish what the package says, what we can observe, what we still need to test and how that evidence affects a blend.
A supposed salt sample turned out to be four retail ingredient references. We kept the distinction clear and used the material to examine oregano, parsley, garlic granules and crushed chile before formulation.
Read the field note →
Measured fills, temporary jars, the first 150 g chimichurri formula and the separation problem visible before tasting.
Read the development record →We retain purchase records privately and publish our own cleaned front and back package photographs as evidence.
Particle size, colour and package text are observable. Performance, origin and quality require testing or documentation.
When a ratio, specification or result is not confirmed, we say so and add it only when the work is complete.
