Whole Spices - Cumin (Jeera)

• Botanical Name : Cuminum Cyminum

• Cumin seeds are the seeds of Cuminum cyminum, which belongs to the parsley family.
  It is pale green in color and elliptical in shape with deep furrows

• Cumin seed resembles caraway seed in its strong distinctive odor and uniformly elliptical and deep furrowed appearance, but without the characteristic curved shape of caraway

• They are valued for their flavour and cleanliness, the former depending upon the oil content

• An essential ingredient of the Indian 'garam masala', cumin also adds flavour to most Latin American foods

Packaging

• Available in consumer pack sizes--100g, 200g, 400g, 500 g, 1 Kg, 1 lbs, 2 lbs., 4lbs & 55 lbs.
  

        Whole Spices - Mustard (Rai)

• Botanical Name : Brassica Juncea/Nigra

• The name mustard comes from the Latin 'mustum ardeus' meaning 'burning must'

• There are two varieties of mustard - Yellow mustard and Black mustard. Black mustard is sometimes called Brown mustard

• A valuable household remedy. It is diuretic and a stimulant

• Powdered mustard is also for flavouring barbecue sauces, baked beans, many meat dishes, salad dressings and many vegetable curries

• The bulk and fiber of mustard have a mild laxative effect. It helps relieve cold and chest inflammation

Packaging

• Available in consumer pack sizes-- 100g, 200g, 500g, 1 Kg, 1 lbs & 2 lbs., 55 lbs.

        Whole Spices - Fenugreek (Methi)

• Botanical Name : Trigonella foenum-graecum L

• Fenugreek seeds are a dried, ripe seed of the herb Trigonella foenum - graecum. It is brownish-yellow in color and is one of the oldest cultivated medicinal plants

• It is used to flavour curry powder

• Fenugreek aids in digestion and is involved in the treatment of various diseases such as diabetes, bronchitis and skin irritations

Packaging

• Available in consumer pack sizes--100g, 200g, 400g, 500 g, 1 Kg, 1 lbs., 2 lbs. & 55lbs.
  

        Whole Spices - Ajowan (Ajwain)

• Botanical Name : Trachyspermum Ammi

• A commonly used spice, it finds a place in almost every kitchen in India

• Ajowan has a particular affinity to starchy foods like savoury pastries and breads, especially parathas

• In India the seeds are used as a household remedy for indigestion and colic, and used in poultices to relieve asthma and arthritis

• The oil is also used in mouthwashes and toothpastes

Packaging

• Available in consumer pack sizes--100g, 200g, 500g, 1 Kg, 1 lbs & 2 lbs., 55 lbs.

        Whole Spices - Sesame (Til)

• Botanical Name : Sesamum indicum

• Sesame seed (natural) - It is rich in vitamin B and is an important nutritional additive to salads and dressings

• It is extensively used to embellish bakery products such as sesame seeds on bread, breadsticks, cookies and candies and as a garnish on pasta and vegetables

• It is also used in curry dishes

• The oldest plant grown for its oil, it is used in the manufacture of soaps and cosmetics

Packaging

• Available in consumer pack sizes--100g, 200g, 500g, 1 Kg, 1 lbs., 2 lbs. & 55 lbs.