Spice up your taste…

Spices have been an integral part of our food for centuries, and today, even become more relevant for us in the medicine. Thanks to the Arab and European explorers whose contributions in broadcasting them from their place of origin to the rest of the world. Moreover, today; their popularity widened, usage reached almost all the households on the earth!

Cardamom

BOTANICAL NAME: ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM
FAMILY NAME: ZINGIBERACEAE
Known as the ‘Queen of Spices’, Cardamom is among the costliest spices. In India cardamom is grown in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is the dried fruit of a herbaceous perennial plant. Warm humid climate, loamy soil rich in organic matter, distributed rainfall and special cultivation and processing methods all combine to make Indian cardamom truly unique-in aroma, flavour, size and colour. It has well established culinary values, and it is used in a wide range of sweets and confectionery. Cardamom is of two types- Large Cardamom and Small Cardamom.

India is one of the main producers of the highly aromatic fruit, large cardamom whose main variety is the ‘Malabar Cardamom’. Three grades of small Cardamom are in great demand in the international markets- Allepy Green Extra Bold (AGEB), Allepy Green Bold (AGB) and Allepy Green Superior (AGS). Cardamom is also used in the field of medicines , spices and perfumes and also as a flavourant as it gives a fiery pungency to all alcohols.

We are leading Indian Cardomom exporters and other spices to countries like Malaysia, Brazil, Germany etc.

Fresh Ginger

BOTANICAL NAME: ZINGIBER OFFICINALE
FAMILY NAME: ZINGIBERACEAE, THE GINGER FAMILY
Ginger is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid. The primary known constituents of Ginger Root include gingerols, zingibain, bisabolenel, oleoresins, starch, essential oil (zingiberene, zingiberole, camphene, cineol, borneol), mucilage, and protein.

Ginger, a knobby, fibrous root, has smooth light brown skin with sheen to it. The flesh of the root is white. Ginger root is a seasoning and flavors sweets, including cakes, cookies, breads, and beverages. It is also good in sauces, and fruit dishes, and is often used heavily in Asian cooking.

In the world market Indian ginger is popularly known as ‘cochin ginger’ (NUGC) and ‘calicut ginger’ (NUGK). Ginger is available in a variety of forms like oils, oleoresins, fresh ginger in brine, pickles, candies and syrups. Ginger that is Garbled/ungarbled; bleached/unbleached has a predominant position in production and export. We also market the bleached and powdered forms of ginger. India produces nearly 20,000 MT of Ginger every year.

Available in two forms: young and mature.Young roots, also called green or spring ginger, has a pale, thin skin that requires no peeling, is very tender and has a milder flavor. It can be grated, chopped, or julienned for use. Mature ginger root has a tough skin that must be peeled away to get to the fibrous flesh and is usually grated, chopped or ground for use. We are leading Indian exporters and Suppliers of dry ginger pieces and other spices to countries worldwide.

Dried Ginger

BOTANICAL NAME: ZINGIBER OFFICINALE
FAMILY NAME: ZINGIBERACEAE, THE GINGER FAMILY
Ginger is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid. The primary known constituents of Ginger Root include gingerols, zingibain, bisabolenel, oleoresins, starch, essential oil (zingiberene, zingiberole, camphene, cineol, borneol), mucilage, and protein.

Ginger, a knobby, fibrous root, has smooth light brown skin with sheen to it. The flesh of the root is white. Ginger root is a seasoning and flavors sweets, including cakes, cookies, breads, and beverages. It is also good in sauces, and fruit dishes, and is often used heavily in Asian cooking.

In the world market Indian ginger is popularly known as ‘cochin ginger’ (NUGC) and ‘calicut ginger’ (NUGK). Ginger is available in a variety of forms like oils, oleoresins, fresh ginger in brine, pickles, candies and syrups. Ginger that is Garbled/ungarbled; bleached/unbleached has a predominant position in production and export. We also market the bleached and powdered forms of ginger. India produces nearly 20,000 MT of Ginger every year.

Available in two forms: young and mature.Young roots, also called green or spring ginger, has a pale, thin skin that requires no peeling, is very tender and has a milder flavor. It can be grated, chopped, or julienned for use. Mature ginger root has a tough skin that must be peeled away to get to the fibrous flesh and is usually grated, chopped or ground for use. We are leading Indian exporters and Suppliers of dry ginger pieces and other spices to countries worldwide.

Cinnamon sticks

BOTANICAL NAME: CINNAMOMUM VERUM
FAMILY NAME: LAURACEAE

The “True Cinnamon” or Sri Lankan Cinnamon is the dried inner stem bark of Cinnamomum Verum. Cinnamon plants are grown as bushes. When the plants are of two years age, they typically measure at about 2 meter in high and 8-12 cm at the base. It is at this stage they are ready for harvesting.

ORIGIN AND DISTRIBUTION:

Cinnamomum verum is mostly cultivated in Sri Lanka, Malagasy Republic and Seychelles. It has originated in the central hills of Sri Lanka. In India, it is grown in one or two locations in Kerala. Cinnamon is a hardy plant and is cultivated in Sri Lanka under varying conditions ranging from semi dried to wet zone conditions. The ideal temperature for growing cinnamon is between 20-30 degree C and rainfall between 1250 to 2500 mm. It thrives well as a forest tree at 300-350 meter above MsL.

We are Indian exporters of Cinnamom Stick in whole and powder form to the global market.

Star Anise

BOTANICAL NAME: ILLICIUM VERUM
FAMILY NAME: ILLICIACEAE

Star anise is the dried, star shaped fruit of Illicium verum. It is an evergreen tree attaining a height of 8-15 meters and a diameter of 25 cm. The leaves are entire, 10-15 cm long, 2.5 – 5 cm broad, elliptic, flowers are solitary, white to red in colour. Fruits are star shaped, reddish brown consisting of 6-8 carpels arranged in a whorl. Each carpel is 10 mm long, boat shaped, hard and wrinkled containing a seed. Seeds are brown, compressed, ovoid, smooth, shiny and brittle.

ORIGIN AND DISTRIBUTION:

Star Anise is indigenous to South Eastern China. Commercial production is limited to China and Vietnam. In India, it is produced to a small extent in Arunachal Pradesh. The crop requires specific agro climatic conditions available only in the traditional growing areas, which has prevented repeated attempts of other countries to grow star anise. However it prefers woodlands, sunny edges, and dappled shade. The plant grows well in humus rich, mildly acidic to neutral soils, which are light to medium and having good drainage. It tolerates temperatures down to –10 degree C.

We export Star Anise Good quality to the global market.

Cloves

BOTANICAL NAME: EUGENIA CARYOPHYLUS
FAMILY NAME: MYRTACEAE
Clove is one of the oldest spices in the world, is the dried, unopened flower bud of a small evergreen tree. It is indigenous to the Moluccas Islands of Indonesia. In India, cloves come from Mercara in Karnataka, and Kerala. Cloves both whole and ground are used in baked goods, cakes, confectionery, chocolate, puddings, desserts, sweets, syrups, preserves etc.

Clove is used for flavouring curries, gravies, pickles, ketchup and sauces, spice mixtures and pickling spices. Clove goes mainly as an ingredient in beverages, medicines, cosmetics, perfumery and toiletries. It has powerful local antiseptic and mild anaesthetic actions. It has been discovered that like many spices, clove contains antioxidants which help prevent the cell damage that scientists believe eventually causes cancer. Cloves are also used as an ingredient in many toothpastes and mouth washes.

We are leading Indian Clove exporters and other spices to countries like Malaysia, Brazil, Germany etc.

Turmeric

BOTANICAL NAME: CURCUMA LONGA L.
FAMILY NAME: ZINGIBERACEAE RHIZOME
Today India is the largest Indian exporter of turmeric. Turmeric Fingers (polished and unpolished). Turmeric Powder and Oleoresins are exported all over the world.
Turmeric exported in the processed form is as dry turmeric, fresh turmeric, turmeric powder and oleoresin. Alleppey finger turmeric is known for its highest content of curcumin which has anti-carcinogenic properties. Its bright yellow colour has been preferred by spices importers in Europe and other continents.
MAJOR VARIETIES OF TURMERIC IN INDIA:

‘ALLEPPEY FINGER’ (KERALA)
‘ERODE AND SALEM TURMERIC’ (TAMIL NADU),
‘RAJAPORE’ AND ‘SANGLI TURMERIC’ (MAHARASHTRA)
‘NIZAMABAD BULB’ (ANDHRA PRADESH)

We are leading exporters of Indian Turmeric Powder & Turmeric Finger (Polished and Unpolished) to countries like Germany, Malaysia, Brazil etc.

Black pepper

BOTANICAL NAME: PIPER NIGRUM L.
FAMILY NAME: PIPERACEAE
Known as the ‘king of spices’, black pepper has remained the most precious and valuable form of spices in the world. It is the 3rd most added ingredient in food among the wide range of spices. India is one of the largest producers of black pepper and also one of the leading exporters of black pepper in international trade. Black pepper has played a pivotal role in India’s international trade. Black pepper names are taken from the areas where they are grown and differ in terms of color, shape, chemical characteristics, flavor, etc. Tellicherry and Malabar varieties of Indian Black Pepper are in great demand.
We are Indian exporters of black pepper both in whole and powder form to the global market.

TELLICHERRY (TGB & TGSEB):
It is a high quality gourmet pepper with large and tasty berries. It’s very big in size and does not take much of a time to mature. It is known for its strong aroma and pungent smell.
MALABAR:
Grown on the coast of Malabar in Kerala, its flavor is the same as that of a Tellicherry black pepper. Its aroma is sweet and fruity and is largely used in desserts and savories .

Tamarind

BOTANICAL NAME: AMARINDUS INDICA L.
FAMILY NAME: CESALPINIACEAE

The ripe fruit of tamarind tree is used as a condiment. It is a moderate size to large, evergreen tree, up to 24 mtr in high and 7 mtr in girth. Bark is brown or dark gray, longitudinally and horizontally fissured. Leaves are paripinnate up to 15 cm long, leaflets are 10-20 pairs, oblong, 8-30 mm. Flowers are small, yellowish with pink stripes, pods are 7.5-20 cm long, 2.5 cm broad, 1 cm thick, more or less constricted between seeds, slightly curved, brownish coloured. Seeds are 3-12 oblong compressed, 1.5 cm, dark brown shining. Endocarp is light brownish, sweetish or acidic, edible pulp, traversed by branched ligneous strands. The outer cover of the pod is fragile and easily separable.

ORIGIN AND DISTRIBUTION:

Tamarind is originated in Madagascar and is now extensively cultivated in India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, several African, Central American and South American countries. In India, it is chiefly grown in Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The tree is not exacting as regards to soil but thrives best in deep alluvium. The tree prefers warm climate but sensitive to frost. Tamarind is suited to semi-tropical region with low rainfall. It can come up even in saline, alkaline and gravelly soils, and soils prone to erosion.

We are Indian exporters of Tamarind to the global market.

Nutmeg

BOTANICAL NAME: MYRISTICA FRAGRANS
FAMILY NAME: N.O. MYRISTICACEAE
Nutmeg is a bushy, evergreen and aromatic tree with oblong leaves and pale yellow flowers, followed by round fleshy fruits, containing a brown seed. The parts that are used are the dried and de-husked seeds, arils, and oil are used.

High quality or sound whole nutmegs are traded in grades which refer to their size in numbers of nutmegs per pound: 80s, 110s and 130s (110 to 287 nuts per kg), or ‘ABCD’ which is an assortment of various sizes. Nutmeg fruits are available throughout the year but the peak period of harvest is from June to August.

In India nutmeg is cultivated mainly in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is used to flavour many kinds of baked goods, confections, puddings, meats, sausages, sauces, vegetables, and such beverages as eggnog. The spices in their ground form are mainly used in the food processing industry, principally in the seasoning of meat products; they are also used in soups, sauces, baked goods and spice mixes.

Nutmeg is also used in the perfumery and pharmaceutical industries.

We export Nutmeg ABCD quality, Nutmeg shriveled grade I & II and Nutmeg BWP quality to the global market.