SPICES AGRIBUSINESS

We have the domain knowledge in each business segments we have clubbed for smooth execution and offering the best service at par with the competitive environment. Spices fall under Agribusiness Segment. We hereby offer a Historical Importance of Spices, the importance of India in Spice Trade and the evolution and acceptance of Masalas by various regions of the world. Frankly, India has the best source of creative pulse in spice blending to make each cuisine taste differently and unique by creative [minor/major] blending and adjustment thereof.

SPICES

• Pepper
• chillies[Red,/Green]
• Ginger
• Turmeric
• Cumin
• Fenugreek
• Garlic
• Nutmeg
• Mace
• Vanilla
• Curry-powder
• Mint-products
• Spice-oils/oleoresins
• Cinnamon
• Cloves

Indians are the most creative people to make wonderful mixture of spices to create new recipe for the food preparation and it appeared exotic for the explorers in the olden age and the modern age too. Today-most of the spices are grown organically in India with less pesticide and less fertilizers and stand a legacy in the 21st century. Those who understand spices-understand India better.

Even today, India is the leader in the Global Spice Market. No country in the world produces the amount of spices -India does around 2.75 million tones of different spices, valued approx usd.4.2 billion a year. Due to the varying climates in India -from tropical to sub-tropical almost all spices are grown in this country. South India is a major area of Spice Growth. However almost in all the states, & Union Territories of India, at least one spices is grown in abundance. Garlic, Ginger and Caraway seeds come from North India, while, Fenugreek and Red-Chilies and Fennel Seeds come from West India. East India is abundant with Garlic Turmeric and Large Cardamom. South India is known for Cardamom, Mace, Cinnamon, Clove, Pepper, and even Vanilla. The spice of the reason eventually becomes the chief flavoring of the food in the-area.

SPICES, however are not a cash crop for India. They are a culinary necessity and prevalent in the n entire country’s eating habits. Any Indian market is incomplete without its SPICES section. Stalls, shops and even whole streets are devoted to SPICES, because Indian Food is so SPICES centric. Although in India, we don’t realise the relevance of it in the World History, we know we would be crippled without it. SPICES in India are not just restricted to culinary delight. They have an important part, in the cultural and medicinal world too. Ginger prevents Dyspepsia, Garlic reduces Cholesterol and Hypertension and people often serves it as Antihistamine. Turmeric one of the important spices in India’s used for its Antiseptic Qualities for internal and external injuries in the body. It’s for these qualities that Turmeric is said to be a natural Cosmetic .Entire wedding ceremonies are constructed around Turmeric, where young Brides are grooms are made to cover themselves in Turmeric Paste ‘to be cleansed’!

Although everyone in India uses spices in their daily cooking, some spices are considered more posh than others. From the Indian State of Kashmir comes the world’s most expensive Spice Saffron. One gram of saffron requires the stigmata of 1500 flowers. It’s Spice so dear to Indians, that its vibrant color is represented in Indian Flag. Used not only for its bold color, but also its strong flavor .It’s used in only the richest delicacies and in times of celebration. Nutmeg and Cardamom are other such spices that are used on special occasions and in moderation.

A ‘HOT’ DISCOVERY!!

Archaeologists estimate that from as far back as 50,000 B .C humans had used the special qualities of aromatic plants to help flavor their food. Primitive man used sweet-smelling spices in order to make the raw meat edible. Herbs probably were used as medicine too and also play a part in nature worship. It was from that moment that spices played an
Important role in the function of human life.

India’s bio diversity ensures variety of Produces in different natural produce categories. In Bulk shipments, Varsha Industries can ensure consistency in the supply of Dehydrated Products, Desiccated coconut, Edible Oil, Grains, Spice, Oil Seeds, & OTHER MERCHANDISES AT THE MOST COMPETITIVE RATES.