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AllSpice
Allspice Spices: Allspice is used as spices and in spice mix, mostly in Western cooking and less suitable for Eastern cooking. It is good for stews and sauces and for flavouring pickled vegetables mustard seeds. Allspice is one of the most important ingredients of Caribbean cuisine. It is used in Caribbean jerk seasoning, it is also an ingredient in commercial sausage preparations and curry powders.In Middle Eastern cuisine, it is used to flavor a variety of stews and meat dishes. In America, it is used mostly in desserts, but it is also responsible for giving Cincinnati-style chili its distinctive aroma and flavor. Allspice is commonly used in Great Britain and appears in many dishes, including cakes. ....more..>> Allspice Health: Allspice Oil is Anaesthetic and can help withstand certain pains, it has a numbing effect on the nerves. The anti oxidant property of this oil can be very effective in healthy and youthful life. It has Anti Septic and Carminativeand good to fight gas in intestines. It is Relaxant, sedates nervous afflictions and hyper reactions and induces a relaxing, calming effect on the body and the mind. ....more..>> |
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Asafoetida(Ferula asafoetida), Hing
Asafoetida Spice: Asafoetida is extensively used as spices and in spice mix, for flavouring curries, sauces, and pickles. It is also used in medicines because of its antibiotic properties. This spice is used as a digestive aid, in food as a condiment and in pickles. Its odour, when uncooked, is so strong that it must be stored in airtight containers; otherwise the aroma will contaminate other spices stored nearby. However, its odour and flavor become much milder and more pleasant upon heating in oil or ghee, acquiring a taste and aroma reminiscent of sautéed onion and garlic.. ....more..>> Asafoetida Health: It helps in fighting flu , influenza, swine flu. It also asthma and bronchitis, it is antimicrobial with well documented uses for treating chronic bronchitis and whooping cough, as well as reducing flatulence. In Ayurveda, It is good for Digestion, it is used to aid digestion and is smeared on the stomach in an alcohol or water tincture. Asafoetida is extremely good for balancing the vata dosha - In Ayurveda... ....more..>> TOP |
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Basil(Ocimum basilicum) French Basil or Sweet Basil Certified Organic
Basil Spice: The dried leaves and tender four sided stems are used as spice, in spice blends, in spice and herb mix, for flavouring and for extraction of essential oil. Apart from flavouring numerous foods, it is used for seasoning in tomato paste products. Basil is one of the main ingredients in pesto—a green Italian oil-and-herb sauce. Chinese also use fresh or dried basils in soups and other foods. In Taiwan, eat fried chicken with deep-fried basil leaves. The rich aroma and excellent blending properties of basil has made it highly popular worldwide. Some of the major applications of basil lay in French liquors, sophisticated perfumes and gourmet class culinary seasonings. French, Italian and Greek cuisine make good use of basil. With tomato, fish, poultry dishes, stews, sauces, sausages. ....more..>> Basil Health: Basil has potent antioxidant, anti-cancer, antiviral, and anti-microbial properties. It is traditionally used for supplementary treatment of stress, asthma and diabetes in India, as Ayurvedic Remedies. It is also used for treating pimples on the face. Research studies on basil have shown unique health-protecting effects for Cardiovascular Health. Basil contains flavonoids, which in turn create antioxidants. These are essential in reducing and combating free radicals that cause cancer. Basil is also full of vitamin A and Magnesium. Magnesium is important for protecting the heart.Additionally, it can help to essentially kill off any existing bacteria that are present on the food before you consume it. ....more..>> TOP |
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Bay Leaf(India) Certified Organic
Bay Leaf Spices: Bay leaves are used as flavouring in soups, stews, meat, fish, sauces and in confectionaries. Both leaves and fruits possess aromatic, stimulant and narcotic properties. The essential oil from the leaves are also used as spice and food flavouring agent. Bay leaves are a fixture in the cooking of many European cuisines (particularly those of the Mediterranean), as well as in North America. They are used in soups, stews, meat, seafood and vegetable dishes. The leaves also flavor many classic French dishes. The leaves are most often used whole (sometimes in a bouquet garni) and removed before serving. In Indian (Sanskrt name Tamaalpatra, Hindi Tezpatta) and Pakistani cuisine bay leaves are often used in biryani, other rich spicy dishes - although not as an everyday ingredient in home cuisine - and as an ingredient in garam masala. ....more..>> Bay Leaf Health: The major functional properties are anti-microbial, anti-fungal, hypoglycaemic, anti-ulcerogenic etc. It is widely used in pharmaceutical preparations because of its hypoglycemic, stimulant and carminative properties. It is also used in Indian system of traditional medicines Ayurveda. They were once used to keep moths away, owing to the leaf's lauric acid content that gives it insecticidal properties. Bay leaves have many properties that make them useful for treating high blood sugar, migraine headaches, bacterial and fungal infections, and gastric ulcers. Bay leaves and berries have been used for their astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emetic and stomachic properties. Bay leaf has been used as an herbal remedy for headaches. It contains compounds called parthenolides, which have proven useful in the treatment of migraines.. ....more..>> TOP |
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Bishop's Weed (Trachyspermum amoni) Ajwain
Bishop's Weed Spices: Bishop's Weed is an aromatic spice with a wondrous flavor. Traditionally, India has been one of the most important sources of Bishop's Weed with Rajasthan and Gujarat as the main producing regions. Roasting or frying in combination with potatoes or fish enhances the strong aroma of Bishop's Weed. Legumes (lentils, beans) are however the most important field of application; in India. In South Indian cuisine (which is predominantly vegetarian), tadka (frying in butter or ghee) of preparations are not only applied to dried legumes but also to green vegetables and boiled rice. ....more..>> Bishop's Weed Health: Ajwain is much used as a medical plant in ayurvedic medicine (India) to help against diseases of the digestive tract and fever. Bishop’s weed is a valuable herb in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, atonic dyspepsia, cholera, colic, flatulence and indigestion. For relieving flatulence, dyspepsia and spasmodic disorder. Bishop’s weed is known to ayurveda since the very beginning and is included in most of the carminative mixtures because of its carminative properties. It was known to old greek medicine as well and is included in greek carminative formulas since then. ....more..>> TOP |
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Cardamom Certified Organic
Cardamom Spices: The major use is for the preparation of ‘gahwa’ – a strong cardamom coffee concoction which is a symbol for hospitality among Arabs. Apart from this cardamom is widely used as a flavouring material in whole and ground form. In Asia, it can add a lingering sparkle to every kind of dishes both traditional and modern. In Scandinavian countries it is used in baked goods and confectionaries. In Europe and North America it is an ingredient in curry powder and in some sausages products. Its commonest Western manifestation is in Dutch ‘windmill’ biscuits and Scandinavian-style cakes and pastries, and in akvavit. It features in curries, is essential in pilaus (rice dishes) and gives character to pulse dishes. It flavours custards, and some Russian liqueurs. ....more..>> Cardamom Health: It forms a flavouring and basis for medicinal preparations for indigestion and flatulence using other substances. The Arabs attributed aphrodisiac qualities to it and the ancient Indian Ayurveda usea it as a cure for obesity. In Ayurveda it has been used as a digestive since ancient times. In Ayurvedic medicine, cardamom is said to stimulate the mind and give clarity. Cardamom reduces the air and water elements (in ayurvedic medicine, the vata and kapha elements), increases appetite (in a good way), and soothes the mucous membrane. Cardamom is used to treat disorders of the stomach and urinary system, asthma, bronchitis and heart problems. It is used along with other herbs to make a drink that would be used to treat indigestion and nausea. Cardamom seeds are given to patients with bad breath and a capsule of cardamom taken with honey is reputed to improve eyesight. ....more..>> TOP |
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Cinnamon (Cassia) Certified Organic
Cinnamon Spices: Cinnamon is used as a flavouring agent for confectionary, desserts, pastries, and meat; it is specified in many curry recipes. It is often used in stewed fruits, especially apples and with mixed spices for pudding spice, pastry spice and mulling spices. In main dishes it is used in curries, pilaus and spicy meat dishes. It is an ingredient in Chinese five-spice.Cinnamon is used more in dessert dishes in the western world. It is commonly used in cakes and other baked goods, milk and rice puddings, chocolate dishes and fruit desserts, particularly apples and pears. It is common in many Middle Eastern and North African dishes, in flavouring lamb tagines or stuffed aubergines. In India,i t is used in curries and pilaus and in garam masala. . ....more..>> Cinnamon Health: It is used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs. Recent studies have determined that consuming as little as 1-3 gms of Cinnamon each day may reduce blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels by as much as 20% in Type II diabetes patients who are not taking insulin. It relieves nausea and vomiting, and, because of its mild astringency, it is particularly useful in diarrhea in infants. According to a new study, cinnamon helps in reducing the health concern associated with sudden surge in blood sugar that happens on consumption of refined sugar. Traditionally, cinnamon is a warming herb which stimulates circulations, aids in regulating high blood pressure, digestion, bleeding and relieves spasms. ....more..>> TOP |
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Celery (Apium graveolens), Ajmud, Ajmond
Celery Spices: Celery is an umbelliferous, aromatic, herbaceous plant grown for its leaves, seeds, oleoresin and essential oil. The dried ripped fruits (celery fruit) are used as spice. Leaves and stalks are used as salads and in soups. It is also widely used in meat seasonings, in flavouring beverages, confectionaries, ice creams and baked goods. Celery seeds can be used as flavouring or spice, either as whole seeds or ground and mixed with salt, as celery salt. Celery salt is used as a seasoning, in cocktails (notably to enhance the flavour of Bloody Mary cocktails), on the Chicago-style hot dog, and in Old Bay Seasoning. . ....more..>> Celery Health: It is figured as a natural medicine in different cultures. In modern medicine, it is used as a stimulant and for treating Asthma and liver diseases. A common use for the seeds is as a "blood purifier" and it is sometimes taken for arthritis. Rich in Vitamin C, Potential Blood Pressure Benefits, Cholesterol-lowering Benefits and Promote Optimal Health. They have soothing effect on nervous system. In Ayurveda, the oil extracted from the seed is used in the treatment of asthma and bronchitis. The remedy of eating cooked or raw Celery seeds or making use of the plant for treating Rheumatism still persists in North American professional herbalism. ....more..>> TOP |
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Chili cayenne pepper, red chili peppers Certified Organic
Chili Spices: This is the plant that puts fire on your tongue and maybe even a tear in your eye when you eat spicy Mexican, simmering Szechuan, smoldering Indian, or torrid Thai food. Dry chilly is extensively used as spice in curried dishes. It is also used as an ingredient in curry powder and in seasonings. The chili has a long association with and is extensively used in Mexican and certain South American cuisines, and later adapted into the emerging Tex-Mex cuisine. Although unknown in Africa and Asia until its introduction from the New World by the Europeans, the chili pepper has since become a pillar in Asian cuisines. In Italian cuisine, crushed red pepper flakes are a common ingredient on pizza, among other things. It is also commonly used in Turkey as a garnish, called Biber Dövme....more..>> Chili Health: As a medicine it is used as an counter irritant in Lumbago, Neuralgia, and Rheumatic disorders. Capsicum has a tonic and carminative action. The enzyme isolated from chilly is used in the treatment of certain type of cancers. Oleoresin capsicum is used in pain balms and vaporubs. Capsaicin is a safe and effective analgesic agent in the management of arthritis pain, herpes zoster-related pain, diabetic neuropathy, postmastectomy pain, and headaches. Red chili peppers, such as cayenne, have been shown to reduce blood cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and platelet aggregation, while increasing the body's ability to dissolve fibrin, a substance integral to the formation of blood clots. ....more..>> TOP |
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Clove Certified Organic
Clove Spices: The use of clove in whole or ground form is mainly for culinary purposes and as a flavouring agent in food industry. Its flavour blends well with both sweet and savory dishes. It is used in almost all rich or spicy dishes as an ingredient of a mix named garam masala, along with other spices, although it is not an everyday ingredient for home cuisine, nor is it used in summer very often. In Mexican cuisine, cloves are best known as "clavos de olor", and often used together with cumin and cinnamon. In Vietnamese cuisine, cloves are often used to season the broth, Due to the Indonesian influence, the use of cloves is widespread in the Netherlands. Cloves are used in cheeses, often in combination with cumin. Cloves are an essential ingredient for making Dutch speculaas. Furthermore, cloves are used in traditional Dutch stews like hachee.....more..>> Clove Health: It is highly valued in medicine as carminative, aromatic and stimulant. In Indonesia, the lion share of production is consumed in production of ‘kretek’ cigarettes. The antiseptic and antibiotic properties of clove oil are used in medicine especially in dentistry, oral and pharyngeal treatments. It has wider applications in preparations of toothpaste and mouthwashes, soaps and perfumes. It is also reported to help diabetics in sugar assimilations. In Ayurveda it as having an effect of increasing heat in system. Cloves are used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Chinese medicine, and western herbalism and dentistry, where the essential oil is used as an anodyne (painkiller) for dental emergencies. Cloves are used as a carminative, to increase hydrochloric acid in the stomach and to improve peristalsis. Cloves are also said to be a natural anthelmintic. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy when stimulation and warming are needed, especially for digestive problems. ....more..>> TOP |
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Coriander Certified Organic
Coriander Spices: Coriander is one of the world's most commonly used herbs. Coriander tends to be associated most with Asian and Central and South American cooking. Both the fresh leaves and the berries - which are dried and called coriander seeds - are used for cooking. Ground coriander is a component of many different spice mixtures including garam masala and harissa. It's good added to savoury pickles, chutneys or casseroles, and the crushed seeds are delicious for flavouring homemade burgers. Ground coriander can also be used in cakes and other baked goodies. The commonest use of coriander seed is in curry powders, where it is the bulkiest constituent, often rough ground in India to give a crunchy texture. The seeds can be likewise used in stews and soups. They blend well with smoked meats and game and feature in traditional English black pudding recipes and Italian mortadella sausage.Coriander is a characteristic of Arab cookery, being common with lamb, kid and meat stuffings. Taklia, a popular Arab spice mixture, is coriander and garlic crushed and fried......more..>> Coriander Health: Regular use of coriander helps to improve the overall health and prevents many of the vitamin deficiency diseases. Coriander seed oil is an aromatic stimulant, a carminative (remedial in flatulence), an appetizer and a digestant stimulating the stomach and intestines.Coriander helps to prevent digestive disorders such as indigestion, flatulence and gas. Coriander leaves helps to increase appetite and helps to stimulate hunger in anorexic patients. It is generally beneficial to the nervous system. Its main use is in masking foul medicines, especially purgatives, where it has anti-griping qualities. Coriander tea is recommended for patients suffering from kidney problems. The juice of coriander is also used as an ayurvedic medicine for treating nausea, and morning sickness. It is also used in the treatment of colitis and some of the liver disorders. Coriander seeds also help to reduce acid peptic disease and it is also used as ayurvedic medicine in the treatment of Dysentery. ....more..>> TOP |
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Cumin Certified Organic
Cumin Spices: It is used as a condiment spice, and is an ingredient in curry powders, seasonings of breads, cakes and cheese. butterfat. Cumin is one of the most typical spices for India and is fried or roasted before usage. Legumes, especially lentils are normally flavored by cumin. Cumin also forms an essential part of the curry powder and of the Bengali spice mixture, panch phoron, besides being used in Northern Indian tandoori dishes. In imperial North Indian cuisine (Mughal or Mughlai) the mixture of cumin is prepared to relish sweet and aromatic flavor. It is employed in native dishes of Central and South America. Cumin is the second most popular spice in the world after black pepper.Cumin seeds are used as a spice for their distinctive aroma, popular in Indian, Pakistani, North African, Middle Eastern, Sri Lankan, Cuban, Northern Mexican cuisines, and the Western Chinese cuisines of Sichuan and Xinjiang. Cumin can be found in some Dutch cheeses such as Leyden cheese, and in some traditional breads from France. It is commonly used in traditional Brazilian cuisine. Cumin was also used heavily in ancient Roman cuisine. Cumin is typically used in Mediterranean cooking from Spanish, Italian and Middle Eastern cuisine. It helps to add an earthy and warming feeling to cooking making it a staple in certain stews and soups....more..>> Cumin Health: In medicine, it is used as a stimulant, carminative, stomachic and astringent. Cumin is a good general tonic, antiseptic and bactericide. A decoction of the seeds is good for the deafness that often comes after a bad virus flu infection. Cumin is most successful for cellulite. Iron for Energy and Immune Function, and Seeds of Good Digestion. In ayurveda, cumin is considered invaluable for digestion. It pacifies Vata and Kapha, and is helpful for digestion for Pitta in small quantities. It is also a cleansing spice, and helps burn ama "digestive toxins" that are considered the starting point of many disorders by ayurvedic healers. Cumin helps enhance appetite, and is helpful for the stomach, the liver and the intestines. ....more..>> TOP |
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Dill (Anethum graveoluns), Sowa, Savaa
Dill Spices: Dill seed is used both whole and ground as a condiment in soups, salads, processed meats, sausages and pickling. Dill stems and blossom heads are used for ill pickles. The sweet taste of dill has made it popular all over Europe, Western, Central and Southern Asia. In Europe it is mostly used for bread, vegetable, pickles and fish. Among the components of sour vinegar also dill is an essential ingredient. In the Scandinavian countries dill is a kind of national spice and the fish dishes are usually either directly flavored with dill or served together with sauces containing dill. In Germany the fish soups and stews also have the flavor of dill. In India, however, dill is common to flavor for lentils and bean dishes.....more..>> Dill Health: The essential oil is used in the manufacture of soaps. Both seeds and oil are used in indigenous medicinal preparations. The emulsion of dill oil in water is an aromatic carminative. Dill's unique health benefits are Protection Against Free Radicals and Carcinogens, and anti-Bacterial protection, very good source of calcium, to Help Prevent Bone Loss. Dill fruit and oil of Dill possess stimulant, aromatic, carminative and stomachic properties. Its most common use is in the preparation of Dill Water, which is a common domestic remedy for the flatulence of infants, and is a useful vehicle for children's medicine generally. Dill seeds were traditionally used to soothe the stomach after meals.The dill being boiled and drank, is good to ease swellings and pains.. ....more..>> TOP |
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Fennel Certified Organic
Fennel Spices: The leaves of fennel is used for garnishing. Leaves and stalks are used in salads. It is an essential ingredient in Italian sausages, widely used to sprinkle on pizza. Dried fruits have fragrant odour and pleasant aromatic taste and therefore used as a masticatory. They are also used for flavouring soups, meat dishes, sauces, pastries, confectionaries and liquors. The fruits are aromatic, stimulant and carminative. In ancient India fennel was used as a condiment and culinary spice. Today in India for meat dishes, fishes and seafood fennel is used to have the sweet flavor that also harmonizes with the earthy aroma of bread and gives pickles or vinegar a special flavor. Fennel is crunchy and slightly sweet, adding a refreshing contribution to the ever popular Mediterranean cuisine. Most often associated with Italian cooking, be sure to add this to your selection of fresh vegetables from the autumn through early spring when it is readily available and at its best. In Rome, young fennel shoots are used as food. Of the European countries, it is most known and used in France and optionally part of the herbes de Provençe, a spice mixture from Southern France .....more..>> Fennel Health: In Greece, it was a symbol of success whereas, Unique Phytonutrients with Antioxidant and Health-Promoting Effects, Also Antioxidant Protection and Immune Support from Vitamin C, The vitamin C found in fennel bulb is directly antimicrobial and is also needed for the proper function of the immune system. Fiber, Folate and Potassium for Cardiovascular and Colon Health. As a very good source of fiber, fennel bulb may help to reduce elevated cholesterol levels. Fennel is good to break wind, provoke urine, and eases the pains of the stone and to help break it. The leaves, or rather the seeds, boiled in water, stays the hiccough and soothes the stomach of sick and feverish persons. Fennel not only improves digestion, but also can reduce bad breath and body odor that originates in the intestines. ....more..>> TOP |
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Fenugreek Certified Organic
Fenugreek Spices: Fenugreek is used both as a food and food additive as well as in medicines. Fresh tender pods, leaves and shoots are eaten as curried vegetable. As a spice, it flavours food. Powder of dried leaves is also used for garnishing and flavouring variety of food. It is one of the principle constituent of curry powder. Fenugreek is an ancient spice and is mostly used in Middle East, Northern-Eastern Africa and India, especially for pickles. Dry roasting enhances the flavor and reduces the bitterness of this spice.Fenugreek green is a very popular curry cooked in the major sub-continental region of India and Pakistan, usually together with potatoes and/or spinach, and eaten with Roti or Naan (flatbread) and/or rice. It is usually eaten boiled in China, and central and Western Asia. In Egypt, fenugreek seeds are prepared as tea, by being boiled then sweetened. This is a popular winter drink served in coffee shops. In other parts of the Middle East fenugreek is used in a variety of sweet confections. A cake dessert known as Helba in the Islamic world is a tasty treat during Islamic holidays. This is a semolina cake covered in sugar or maple-like syrup, and sprinkled with fenugreek seeds on top......more..>> Fenugreek Health: In Egyptian papyri this spice finds its mention as of the plant necessary for the mummification process and as food, medicine and an embalming agent. In India, fenugreek seeds are mixed with yogurt which is used as hair conditioner. Fenugreek extract is used as a flavouring agent of imitation maple syrup. Fenugreek is a digestive aid. As an emollient it is used in poultices for boils, cysts and other complaints. Reducing the sugar level of the blood, it is used in diabetes in conjunction with insulin. It also lowers blood pressure. Fenugreek relieves congestion, reduces inflammation and fights infection. Fenugreek contains natural expectorant properties ideal for treating sinus and lung congestion, and loosens & removes excess mucus and phlegm. Fenugreek is also an excellent source of selenium, an anti-radiant which helps the body utilize oxygen. Fenugreek is a natural source of iron, silicon, sodium and thiamine. Fenugreek contains mucilagins which are known for soothing and relaxing inflamed tissues. Fenugreek stimulates the production of mucosal fluids helping remove allergens and toxins from the respiratory tract. Most of its health benefits have been documented in Ayurveda. The seeds also contain fiber, 4-hydroxyisoleucine and fenugreekine, a component that may have hypoglycemic activity. The mechanism is thought to delay gastric emptying, slow carbohydrate absorption and inhibit glucose transport......more..>> TOP |
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Garlic Certified Organic
Garlic Spices: Although garlic may not always bring good luck, protect against evil or ward off vampires, it is guaranteed to transform any meal into a bold, aromatic and healthy culinary experience. In India and other Asian and Middle East Countries, garlic is used in pickles, curry powders, curried vegetables, meat preparations etc. Oil of garlic is used as a flavouring agent in soups, canned foods, sauces etc. In parts of Austria, salads are prepared with vinegar, oil and minced garlic. In the Mediterranean sauces raw garlic has wide usage. In Greece, Greek skordaliá, a paste made from cooked potatoes and raw garlic whereas in Turkey, Turkish çaçik sauce is made from plain yogurt, shredded cucumber, peppermint and garlic.Garlic is used for flavouring various dishes practically all over the world. In United States almost half of the produce is dehydrated for use in mayonnaise products, salad dressings and in several meat preparations. Raw garlic is used in the preparation of garlic powder, garlic salt, garlic vinegar, garlic cheese croutins, garlicked potato chips, garlic bread, garlicked bacon etc. Spray dried garlic products, liquid garlic preparations are other products. Garlic is used in vegetable, meat and poultry dishes, especially in casserole, stew and marinade. Garlic may be applied to breads to create a variety of classic dishes such as garlic bread, garlic toast, bruschetta, crostini and canapé.......more..>> Garlic Health: It has extensive usage in Indian Medicine Ayurveda, and now recent studies are validating the benefits. Whole books have been written about garlic, an herb affectionately called "the stinking rose" in light of its numerous therapeutic benefits. Garlic is rich in a variety of powerful sulfur-containing compounds including thiosulfinates (of which the best known compound is allicin), sulfoxides (among which the best known compound is alliin), and dithiins (in which the most researched compound is ajoene). While these compounds are responsible for garlic's characteristically pungent odor, they are also the source of many of its health-promoting effects. In addition, garlic is an excellent source of manganese, a very good source of vitamin B6 and vitamin C and a good source of selenium. It has Cardiovascular Benefits, blood pressure, platelet aggregation, reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Garlic acts in a manner similar to HDL ("good") cholesterol, In addition, allicin, one of the sulfur-compounds responsible for garlic's characteristic odor, is a powerful antibacterial and antiviral agent that joins forces with vitamin C to help kill harmful microbes. Promotes Optimal Health and useful in the treatment of skin cancer. ......more..>> TOP |
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Ginger Certified Organic
Ginger Spices: Aromatic, pungent and spicy, ginger adds a special flavor and zest to Asian stir fries and many fruit and vegetable dishes. Ginger as spice is used in ginger bread, confectionary, curry powders, certain curried meats, table sauces, in pickling and in the manufacture of certain cordials, ginger cocktail, carbonate drinks, liquors, etc. Serving the purpose of a taste- maker, an appetizer and a drug, ginger is known as one of the earliest Oriental spice in Europe and has been cultivated in India as a fresh vegetable and marketed as a dried spice since time immemorial. Ginger was an important spice during the Roman times. Indian ginger is acclaimed worldwide for its characteristic taste, flavor & texture. In Western cuisine, ginger is traditionally used mainly in sweet foods such as ginger ale, gingerbread, ginger snaps, parkin and ginger biscuits........more..>> Ginger Health: Historically, in Ayurveda, ginger has a long tradition of being very effective in alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. In Ayurveda herbal medicine, ginger is regarded as an excellent carminative (a substance which promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) and intestinal spasmolytic (a substance which relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract). Modern scientific research has revealed that ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects. Ginger reduces all symptoms associated with motion sickness including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and cold sweating. Ginger's anti-vomiting action has been shown to be very useful in reducing the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Ginger contains very potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols. These substances are believed to explain why so many people with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis experience reductions in their pain levels and improvements in their mobility when they consume ginger regularly. Protection against Colorectal Cancer and Ginger Induces Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cells, with its Immune Boosting Action it provides protection against invading microorganisms.. ......more..>> TOP |
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Marjoram (Marwa) Certified Organic
Marjoram Spices: Marjoram is used in seasonings, sausages and salamis. Marjoram is typically used in European cooking and is added to fish sauces, clam chowder, butter-based sauces, salads, tomato-based sauces, vinegar, mushroom sauces, and eggplant. Since the spice has a delicate perfume which can be lost easily while cooking, it is usually added at the end of cooking to retain its delicate flavor, as a garnish. It goes well with vegetables including cabbages, potatoes, and beans. The seeds are used to flavor confectionary and meat products. It is popular in Greek cooking, for grilled lamb and meats. In Eastern Europe, it is added to grilled meats and stews with paprika, chilies, fruits, nuts, and other dried spices. In the United States, it is used commercially in poultry seasonings, liverwurst, bologna, cheeses, sausages, soups, and salad dressings. Spice Blends: bouquet garni, fines herbes, khmeli suneli, sausage blend, and pickle blends.........more..>> Marjoram Health: In Europe, marjoram was a traditional symbol of youth and romantic love. Used by Romans as an aphrodisiac. Greeks used marjoram extensively to treat dropsy, convulsions, and poisons. Traditionally, it was used in tea to cure headaches, head colds, calm nervous disorders, and to clear sinuses. Marjoram has also been used to comfort stomachaches and muscular pains and improve circulation. It is found to have good antioxidant properties with fats and helps to retain color of carotenoid pigments. Sweet Marjoram tea is used to settle the stomach and to relieve minor digestive upset. Marjoram's stomach-settling properties have led to its use in preventing motion sickness. The tea is also added to bathwater to help relieve congestion and hay fever as well as aches and pains. ......more..>> TOP |
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Mustard Certified Organic
Mustard Spices: It is also used as an ingredient in mayonnaise, vinaigrette, marinades and barbecue sauce. Mustard, usually used in seed, paste or powdered form is a known spice since ages. This spice was used as a medicinal plant by Pythagoras and Hippocrates, whilst the Romans ground the seeds with wine to produce a sauce not dissimilar to today's mustard sauce. The major processed products are mustard powder used in the manufacture of mayonnaise, dried or dehydrated mustard leaves, whole mustard seeds etc. Whole mustard is used as a flavouring agent in Indian cooking, whereas ground mustard provides flavour and consistency in Indian fish curries. It is used as a base for salad dressing when combined with vinegar and olive oil. Mustard is a popular accompaniment to hot dogs. .......more..>> Mustard Health: Mustard flour has preservative and antioxidant properties in addition to providing flavour and colour. In Denmark and India, it's believed that spreading mustard seeds around the exterior of the home will keep out evil spirits. The ancient Chinese considered mustard an aphrodisiac. The have Compounds which are Protective Against Gastrointestinal Cancer. It has Anti-Inflammatory Effects from Selenium and Magnesium content. It helps reduce the severity of asthma, decrease some of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, and help prevent cancer. Mustard seeds also qualified as a very good source of omega-3 fatty acids as well as a good source of iron, calcium, zinc, and dietary fiber......more..>> TOP |
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Nutmeg & Mace Certified Organic
Nutmeg & Mace Spices: Nutmeg and mace have similar taste qualities, nutmeg having a slightly sweeter and mace a more delicate flavour. Mace is often preferred in light dishes for the bright orange, saffron-like hue it imparts. Nutmeg is a tasty addition to cheese sauces and is best grated fresh. Nutmeg is a traditional ingredient in mulled cider, mulled wine, and eggnog. Both nutmeg and mace are used as condiment particularly in sweet foods. The spice in the ground form is mainly used in the food processing industry especially as a standard seasoning in many Dutch dishes. It may also be used in small quantities in garam masala. In Middle Eastern cuisine, nutmeg grounds are often used as a spice for savoury dishes. In European cuisine, nutmeg and mace are used especially in potato dishes and in processed meat products; they are also used in soups, sauces, and baked goods. Japanese varieties of curry powder include nutmeg as an ingredient.......more..>> Nutmeg & Mace Health: Nutmeg can help induce sleep. In ayurveda, it is normally taken in warm milk before bed. Nutmeg pacifies air and water and increases fire. It contains pungent, bitter and astringent taste, it is warming. It stimulates appetite and digestion. Nutmeg is used in spiced teas, desserts and in baking. The oil extract of the nutmeg tree is used to counter irritated skin and stimulates blood flow to the area applied. Nutmeg fruit is also used as an aphrodisiac and as a nerve tonic. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and antibacterial properties......more..>> TOP |
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Oregano (Mirzanjosh) Certified Organic
Oregano Spices: The warm, balsamic and aromatic flavor of oregano makes it the perfect addition to Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines. Oregano is used in meat, sausages, salads, dressings, stews and soups. In food industry, oregano oil and oleoresin is used in food and beverages. Oregano oil is used in alcoholic beverages and in baked goods. It is a most common spice for pizza. It is particularly widely used in Turkish, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, Latin American, and Italian cuisine. It is the leaves that are used in cooking, and the dried herb is often more flavourful than the fresh. Together with basil, it contributes much to the distinctive character of many Italian dishes.......more..>> Oregano Health: The volatile oils in this spice inhibit the growth of bacteria, in Mexico, it is a commonly used prescription drug to treat infection. The oregano oil possesses carminative, stomachic, diuretic, diaphoretic properties. It is used in whooping cough and bronchitis. It is also used as an external application for healing wounds. It has antioxidant and anti-microbial properties. Oregano has demonstrated 42 times more antioxidant activity than apples, 30 times more than potatoes, 12 times more than oranges. Oregano is a very good source of fiber and reduce the risk of colon cancer. In the Philippines, oregano (Coleus aromaticus) is not commonly used for cooking but is rather considered as a primarily medicinal plant, useful for relieving headaches and coughs. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, used oregano as an antiseptic as well as a cure for stomach and respiratory ailments. A Cretan oregano (O. dictamnus) is still used today in Greece to soothe a sore throat.......more..>> TOP |
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Black pepper Certified Organic
Black pepper Spices: It is popularly known as the king of all spices. In India pepper is a known spice since ages. Later Arab traders established a pepper monopoly and transferred the spice via the spice route through the Arab peninsular and Egypt to European customers. Pepper was much used by the Romans and in the Early Middle Ages became a status symbol of fine cookery. A pinch of black pepper is added to almost every type of recipe imaginable. Dried ground pepper has been used since antiquity for both its flavor and as a medicine. It is one of the most common spices added to European cuisine and its descendants. The spiciness of black pepper is due to the chemical piperine. It may be found on nearly every dinner table in some parts of the world, often alongside table salt........more..>> Black pepper Health: Black pepper stimulates the taste buds in such a way that an alert is sent to to the stomach to increase hydrochloric acid secretion, thereby improving digestion. Black pepper has long been recognized as a carminitive, (a substance that helps prevent the formation of intestinal gas), a property likely due to its beneficial effect of stimulating hydrochloric acid production. Black pepper has demonstrated impressive antioxidant and antibacterial effects and stimulates the breakdown of fat cells, keeping you slim. In Ayurveda Black Pepper is used in formulations to cure illness such as constipation, diarrhea, earache, gangrene, heart disease, hernia, hoarseness, indigestion, insect bites, insomnia, joint pain, liver problems, lung disease, oral abscesses, sunburn, tooth decay, and toothaches.......more..>> TOP |
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Poppy Seeds (Post dana, Khuskhus)
Poppy Seeds Spices: Ground poppy seeds are common thickening agent in the Mughal cooking style of Northern India to obtain the sweet, mild, nutty flavor and aroma. Poppy's nutty taste is loved by the Japanese and used for the subtly flavored dishes typical for Japan. Indian poppy seeds are popularly used in carrot, pea and tomato dishes and in several types of dips. They are frequently sprinkled over chilled soups, savory pastry crusts, rolls and other bakery products. European cuisine are widely consumed in many parts of Central and Eastern Europe. The sugared, milled mature seeds are eaten with pasta, or they are boiled with milk and used as filling or topping on various kinds of sweet pastry. In Israeli cuisine, poppy seed hamantash is the main traditional food eaten at Purim. Indian cuisine In Indian cuisine, the white poppy seeds form part of the Indian spices. They are added for thickness, texture and also give added flavor to the recipe. Commonly used in the preparation of Kurma, ground poppy seed, along with coconut and other spices, are combined as the masala to be added at the end of the cooking step. In American cuisine, a thick, sweet poppy seed vinaigrette is used for dressing fresh fruit or salad.........more..>> Poppy Seeds Health: Properties and Action According to Ayurveda, sweet, mild astringent, and calming. It is an aphrodisiac, painkiller [analgesic, anodyne]., astringent, bactericidal, calmative, good for cough and conjunctivitis, balances hypertension. It cures pain during menstruation. It heals rheumatism, and fever. In India, Iran and Turkey poppy seeds are known as khaskhas or hashas and are considered highly nutritious, mostly added in dough while baking bread, and recommended for pregnant women and new mothers. In American cuisine, a thick, sweet poppy seed vinaigrette is used for dressing fresh fruit or salad. In Ayurveda, soaked poppy seeds are ground into a fine paste with milk and applied on the skin as a moisturizer. Western poppy syrup is an anodyne and expectorant. Eastern poppy is an anodyne and narcotic. Cough mixtures and syrups are also made from this variety, which is further used as a poultice with chamomile........more..>> TOP |
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Saffron
Saffron Spices: Saffron, is the world's most expensive spice by weight. Often called 'The Golden Spice', saffron has a history rooted in antiquity. Saffron is used as a culinary seasoning and to colour, cottage cheese, chicken and meat, rise, mayonnaise, liquors and cordials. It is also used in speciality breads, cakes, confectionaries. It has always held a very special place for its extraordinary medicinal and flavoring properties as well as for being a striking yellow dye. Saffron's aroma is unique and there is no substitute for it. Saffron is more important in Central Asia and Northern India and is used extensively for rice dishes. Indian sweets like, kheer, ras malai, Indian yogurt drink (lassi), butter lassi (makhaniya lassi) have an everlasting culinary impression due to the saffron added to it. It is water-soluble and when added to the dish, gives a pure and homogeneous color. ....more..>> Saffron Health: Saffron is an important ingredient of large number of Ayurvedic medicines. It is considered an ideal Tridoshhara and a drug of immense efficacy in disorders of children. It is used in acne, apoplexy, arthritis, asthma, colic, cough dyspepsia, liver disorders, mental disorders, painful menstruation, phthisis. It is attributed with extraordinary properties for improving weak eyesight and highly valued as a complexion builder. It is used to regulate the menstrual cycle, to decrease milk flow in lactating women, aid in treating hot flashes and is used as a deodorant........more..>> TOP |
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Star Anise
Star Anise Spices: It is widely used in Chinese cuisine, in Indian cuisine where it is a major component of garam masala. Star anise is an ingredient of the traditional five-spice powder of Chinese cooking. In northern India, where it is used as an ingredient of Masala Chai, it is also known as badian khatai which leads to its European name badiane. Badian is the persian name of Anise. Star anise has come into use in the West as a less expensive substitute for anise in baking as well as in liquor production, most distinctively in the production of the liquor Galliano. It is used as a condiment for flavouring curries, confectionaries, spirits, and for pickling. It is also used in perfumery. The essential oil of star anise is used to flavour soft drinks, bakery products and liquors. ....more..>> Star Anise Health: Star anise has been used in a tea as a remedy for rheumatism, and the seeds are sometimes chewed after meals to aid digestion. As a warm and moving herb, star anise is used to assist in relieving cold-stagnation in the middle jiao, according to Traditional Chinese medicine. Star anise is the industrial source in making Tamiflu. Late in that year, a way was found of making shikimic acid artificially. It is a common flavouring for medicinal teas, cough mixtures and pastilles........more..>> TOP |
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Tamarind Certified Organic
Tamarind Spices: Tamarind pulp is used in numerous culinary preparations. It is also a raw material for the preparation of wine like beverages. The tamarind kernel powder is found to be extensively used for its sizing properties, in textile, confectionary, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. The testa is used in dyeing and tanning industry. It is a much-valued food ingredient in many Asian or Latin American recipes. Tamarind is available in whole pods, a compressed block, paste or concentrates and is most likely to be found in Asian markets. Tamarind is taken as basis for spicy and sometimes sweet sauces used to marinade meat or soybean cheese before frying. In peninsular Southeast Asia (Vietnam and Thailand), the pods are preferred unripe and used in tart soups or stews. In Europe and America, it is used for food specialties like Worcesteshire sauce. In Mexico, it is sold in various snack forms: dried and salted; or candied. The famous agua fresca beverage, iced fruit-bars and raspados all use it as the main ingredient. In the US, Mexican immigrants have fashioned the "agua de tamarindo" drink and many other treats. Tamarind snacks such as Mexico's Pelon Pelo Rico, are available in specialty food stores worldwide in pod form or as a paste or concentrate. ....more..>> Tamarind Health: Phytochemical studies revealed the presence of tannins, saponins, sesquiterpenes, alkaloids and phlobatamins and other extracts active against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria, between temperature ranges of 4 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees celsius. Throughout Asia and Africa it is common for health remedies. Used for treatment of stomach disorder, general body pain, jaundice, yellow fever and as blood tonic and skin cleanser. Used as a herbal infusion for malarial fever, the fruit juice as an anti-septic, and scurvy and even cough cure. It is used as in Indian Ayurvedic Medicine for gastric and/or digestion problems,and in cardioprotective activity. Based on human study, tamarind intake may delay the progression of fluorosis by enhancing excretion of fluoride. ........more..>> TOP |
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Thyme (Banajwain)
Thyme Spices: A delicate looking herb with a penetrating fragrance, thyme is a wonderful addition to bean, egg and vegetable dishes. Both fresh and dried thyme is available in your local supermarket throughout the year. Thyme is included in the French combination of herbs called bouquet garni used to season stock, stews and soups. Thyme is used to season, tomato soups, fish and meat dishes, liver and pork sausages, headcheese, cottage and cream cheese. It has a particular affinity to and is often used as a primary flavour with lamb, tomatoes and eggs. Leaves and sprigs are used in salads as garnishes and most famously in clam chowder, bouquets garnis, and French, Creole, and Cajun cuisines. Its flavor blends well with those of lemon, garlic, and basil. ....more..>> Thyme Health: Thyme has a long history of use in natural medicine in connection with chest and respiratory problems including coughs, bronchitis, and chest congestion. Thymol has been found to protect and significantly increase the percentage of healthy fats found in cell membranes and other cell structures. Thyme has a high standing on the list of anti-oxidant foods. For thousands of years, herbs and spices have been used to help preserve foods and protect them from microbial contamination. Thyme oil is used in treatment of bronchitis. Thyme is as an excellent source of iron and manganese, a very good source of calcium and a food source of dietary fiber........more..>> TOP |
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Turmeric Certified Organic
Turmeric Spices: Turmeric has a peppery, warm and bitter flavor and a mild fragrance slightly reminiscent of orange and ginger, and while it is best known as one of the ingredients used to make curry, it also gives ballpark mustard its bright yellow color. Turmeric was traditionally called Indian saffron since its deep yellow-orange color is similar to that of the prized saffron. It has been used throughout history as a condiment, healing remedy and textile dye. Turmeric is used to flavour and to colour foodstuffs. It is a principal ingredient in curry powder. Turmeric oleoresin is used in brine pickles and to some extend in mayonnaise and relish formulations, non-alcoholic beverages, gelatins, butter and cheese etc. The colour curcumin extracted from turmeric is used as a colourant. ....more..>> Turmeric Health: In Ayurvedic practices, turmeric has many medicinal properties and many in South Asia use it as a readily available antiseptic for cuts, burns and bruises. It is taken in some Asian countries as a dietary supplement, which allegedly helps with stomach problems and other ailments. It is popular as a tea in Okinawa, Japan. Pakistanis also use it as an anti-inflanmmatory agent, and remedy for gastrointestinal discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome, and other digestive disorders. In Afghanistan and northwest Pakistan, turmeric is applied to a piece of burnt cloth, and placed over a wound to cleanse and stimulate recovery. Turmeric is currently used in the formulation of some sunscreens. Turmeric is believed to give glow to skin and keeps some harmful bacteria away from the body. Turmeric (Curcuma longa), the bright yellow of the spice rainbow, is a powerful medicine that has long been used in the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat a wide variety of conditions, including flatulence, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, bloody urine, hemorrhage, toothache, bruises, chest pain, and colic. Turmeric Inhibits Cancer Cell Growth and Metastases. Turmeric and Onions May Help Prevent Colon Cancer. The researchers believe the combination of cruciferous vegetables and curcumin could be an effective therapy not only to prevent prostate cancer, but to inhibit the spread of established prostate cancers. Eting foods spiced with turmeric could reduce the risk of developing childhood leukemia. Curcumin may be able to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol in the body. Help increase your liver's ability to clear LDL-cholesterol by relying on turmeric, not just for delicious fish, meat or lentil curries, but to spice up healthy sautéeed onions, potatoes and/or cauliflower; or as the key flavoring for a creamy vegetable dip. Curcumin has a protective effects against Alzheimer's disease. Curcumin not only binds to amyloid-Â, but also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, supplying additional protection to brain cells. The most active ingredient in turmeric root, bisdemethoxycurcumin, boosts the activity of the immune system in Alzheimer's patients.........more..>> TOP |
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