As a spice, Coriander is produced from the round, tan-colored seeds of the coriander plant. Its fresh leaves and the dried seeds are traditionally an integral part in cooking, and Coriander roots also appear in culinary use as a pungent.
Cumin is a spice derived from the Cuminum cyminum plant. Usually, people buy cumin in the form of whole dried seeds or as ground powder, which is a typical ingredient in many spice blends, such as curry powder. In many food cultures such as Mexican, Indian, African, and Asian cuisine, Cumin is a staple spice.
Fennel is a spice that is hardy, perennial pleasant-smelling herb often used in cooking; especially the fennel oil and fennel seeds are used in foods and beverages as flavoring agents.
Similarly, fennel oil is used in certain laxatives, and as a fragrance component in soaps and cosmetics, in other manufacturing processes. Fennel is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb used in cooking and, along with the similar-tasting anise, is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe.
In a family of Fabaceae, Fenugreek is a herbal plant similar to clover with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets, cultivated globally, as a semi-arid crop, and its seeds, and leaves are common ingredients in dishes throughout the Indian subcontinent, known as methi.
In Indian culinary, the seeds are used in cooking, and its fenugreek leaves are eaten as a vegetable. Its culinary use in small quantities is believed to be safe. Fenugreek is also used to make medicine, or to hide the taste of other medicine.
Ginger is a plant and spice comes from the roots of the plant. As a flavoring agent, it is used in foods and beverages. It is used to add spice to the food and also as a medicine. India holds the seventh position in ginger export worldwide; and 32% share in the global production.
The small round seeds of various mustard plants are Mustard seeds, which are usually about 1-2mm in diameter and vary in color from yellowish white to black.
They are an important spice in many regional foods and may come from one of the three different plants: brown Indian mustard (B. juncea), black mustard (Brassica nigra), or white/yellow mustard (B. hirta/Sinapis alba).
Genus Capsicum is the botanical name of the Chilli, which is a dried ripe fruit which has many varieties differentiated on its pungency, measured on Scoville Scale. When the Chilli fruit ripened and dried, it becomes red chilli and it is further grounded to form red chilli powder.
These are categorized as hot pepper. Red chilli is globally popular because of its characteristics are matched with black pepper, which is expensive and thus it became one of the most important and integral spices.
For centuries, spices have been in use for culinary and medicinal purposes. Spices are vital in enhancing the aroma of food, besides protecting from acute diseases.
For several years, across the global medical laboratories, in a research, there is an ample evidence which shows that spices possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, anti-tumorigenic, and glucose-and cholesterol-lowering activities, and properties that affect cognition and mood.
Over the past decade, research has reported on the diverse range of health properties that they possess through their bioactive constituents. With their high content of phenolic compounds, spices are excellent sources of antioxidants. A frequent consumption of spicy foods lowers the risk of death from cancer, heart and respiratory system diseases.
Turmeric is a flowering plant. The botanical name of the plant is Curcuma longa and it belongs to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, which is a native to South Asia.
Turmeric, also known as the golden spice, it continues to remain in use for centuries in food, coloring, medicine, and many more applications. This precious spice is bright yellow in color, and has excellent healing properties.
It is rich in essential nutrients that our body needs. Did you know that turmeric in our daily diet meets most of our daily needs for iron, potassium, vitamin C and manganese?
