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Old Bay origins: The popular spice was invented by a Jewish refugee from Germany

Old Bay is a staple at every crab shack and seafood boil across America, but few know about the man behind the 18 spice blend.

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By Evan Kleiman • Apr 30, 2021 • 6m Listen

Old Bay is a staple at every crab shack and seafood boil across America, but few know about the man behind the 18 spice blend. From a German concentration camp to a Baltimore spice dealer, Leah Siesfeld reports on the curious story of Gustav Brunn and the Jewish roots behind the ubiquitous seafood seasoning in her piecefor The Nosher.

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    Evan Kleiman

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    Senior Director, Good Food

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