Ankerkraut Hamburg Gunpowder BBQ Rub

Ankerkraut Hamburg Gunpowder is a premium dry marinade (Trockenmarinade) designed for grilling and BBQ. It is a signature product of the Ankerkraut brand, which was founded in Hamburg, Germany, in 2013 by Stefan and Anne Lemcke. The brand gained significant popularity after appearing on the German version of 'Shark Tank' (Die Höhle der Löwen).

The product is primarily manufactured in Germany, where the company maintains its main production facilities near Hamburg. In April 2022, the brand underwent a major ownership change when Nestlé acquired a majority stake in the company. This acquisition led to some public debate due to the contrast between Ankerkraut's start-up image and Nestlé's large-scale corporate operations, but the brand continues to operate as a specialized entity under Nestlé's global umbrella, focusing on high-quality spice blends without artificial flavor enhancers.