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Spices
Spices are indispensable in all major cuisines around the world. The trade of spices can be dated back to 2000BC. Spices are extensively used in the food industry for flavouring, colouring and food preservation. They are also used in medicine, perfumery and cosmetics.
India is the largest producer of spices accounting for 70% of the global spice production, followed by Bangladesh, Turkey, China and Pakistan.
As spice suppliers, we source and supply the best quality spices from our trusted suppliers around the world.
We do business in the following as part of our Spices Segment
Turmeric
Turmeric is used in food colouring, flavouring and in medicine and cosmetics. It also has religious ceremonial uses in the Indian culture. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric is extensively researched for its ability to counteract cancer. Chief producers of turmeric are India and Pakistan. We offer both whole and ground varieties of turmeric. Curcumin is also available on request.
Cumin
Cumin is the dried seed of the tropical plant Cuminum cyminum. It is native to India, Egypt, Iran and the Mediterranean region. Cumin seeds have a characteristic aroma and flavour and they are extensively used in many cuisines mainly South Asian, North African and Latin American cuisines. They are used in medicine, perfumery and in the flavouring of cordials. Cumin is available in both ground and whole forms.
Red Chilli
Red chilli is a major ingredient in spicy preparations and it has a high medicinal value. Both the colour and flavour of red chillies are extracted as Paprika Oleoresins and traded all over the world. High colour chillies are used for extracting natural colours. India is the largest producer and exporter of red chilli. Red chilli has multiple varieties which differ from each other in pungency and colour. These varieties are available in whole, crushed and powdered/ground forms.
