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From Algeria to the world – and back to my roots
Hello, I'm Ilyas, founder of hamadouche.com.
I was born and raised in Algeria – until I went to university, I lived in a country so rich in culture, flavor, and happiness that it continues to shape me to this day. After that, my path took me to Finland, Japan, and finally to Germany, where I live today.
Everywhere I went, there was one thing I missed in particular:
the authentic flavors of my homeland.
The strong spices from the market, the golden olive oil from my grandfather's farm, the scent of freshly ground cumin in my mother's kitchen.
This is how hamadouche.com was created – out of longing, but also out of conviction:
North Africa has much more to offer in terms of cuisine than the world has seen so far.
What makes us special
Our spices come directly from the traditional wholesale markets of Algeria. There, I work with local traders who have been passing on their knowledge for generations. In a family-run business, they are freshly ground, carefully processed, and bottled in practical, stylish jars – without additives.