CARDAMOM-THE QUEEN OF INDIAN SPICES

The queen of Indian Spices Cardamom is a dried fruit of a herbaceous perennial plant. It is grown mainly in South Indian states like Kerala, Tamilnadu and Karnataka. It is grown on the slopes of the Western Ghats which contain aroma rich in eucalypts and lemon flavor. The fruit is naturally covered by a capsule with many seeds inside which are used as spice in food & drinks.

Cardamom belongs to Ginger family and is one of the precious and most ancient cultivated spices in the world like saffron and vanilla. Thousands of years ago, Cardamom became very popular and played important role in cultures of Arabia , Africa and Europe. Alleppey Green Extra Bold (AGEB), Alleppey Green Bold (AGB) and Alleppey Green Superior (AGS) are the well known grades of Indian cardamom in global markets.

India is a traditional exporter of cardamom to the Middle East countries, certain Arabian countries and some of African countries, where it used for preparation of 'Gahwa' - a strong cardamom - coffee concoction, which is a part of their tradition. Indian cardamom also contributes a major role in traditional cultural life of Russia and Japan.


Origin & Uses

Farming of cardamom is encircled in the Ever Green forests of Western Ghats of South India. The growing regions of South India lie within 8-30 degree N latitudes and 75-78 degree longitudes.

Cardamom oil is a precious ingredient in food preparations, perfumery, medicines and beverages. Cardamom oil is used for enriching the flavoring in processed foods, cordials, liquors, toiletry items and Ayurvedic medicines.Cardamom is also used as a flavoring agent in whole and ground form in Arbian countries.
In Asia, it is used for preparation of various dishes both traditional and modern. In Scandinavian countries it is used in baked items and confectionaries. In Europe and North America it is used as an ingredient in curry powder and in some sausage products

INDIAN SPICES-HISTORY

HISTORY

Land of Natural Organic Products – Spices & Herbs

India is the land of spices & ayurveda herbs which plays a magnificent role in the global spices market. Kerala, the southern state of India, known as, “God’s Own Country” is the eccentric center of high flavored, aroma spices and ayurveda herbs. India produces about 3 million tones of various kinds of spices and also that much of herbs annually. In ancient days this land has emerged as the eccentric of the spices business and later many great historic battles took place to capture the spices business as they were treated as a precious substance like gold & jewels.Spices can be defined as "a natural organic flavored aromatic content of vegetable origin, obtained from tropical plants and tress in the form of roots, skins, seeds, flowers, leaves, sap etc. In ancient times itself , spices are playing very significant role in medicines preparation and act as flavoured agent, preservatives and perfumes.
Spices and herbs not only add flavor to our food but also play a significant role in our healthy life style. They are enriched with Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Carotene, other antioxidants etc. Example Parsley is used in Cancer prevention due to its antioxidant property. Similarly, spicy foods are rich in various minerals, vitamins, amino acids, etc. Spice farming is extensively done in the whole India. Each spice is grown in a unique manner which needs a different climate, soil condition, manure, pest control methods etc.foods are rich in various minerals, vitamins, amino acids, etc. Spice farming is extensively done in the whole India. Each spice is grown in a unique manner which needs a different climate, soil condition, manure, pest control methods etc.

Organic cultivation“Organic cultivation is a production management system which promotes and enhances agro-eco system health, biological cycles and soil biological activity”. Organic farming is done by replacing synthetic materials with agronomic, biological and mechanical methods. Organic farming involves certain techniques like Inter-cropping, mulching, integration of crops & livestock etc. which are practiced under various agricultural systems. Organic farming eliminates the contamination of soil and water and helps to conserve water and soil on agricultural lands. Organic cropping is emerging passionately in the agriculture sectors of many countries. In Austria and Switzerland, organic agriculture became very popular, while in USA, France, Japan and Singapore it played a major role in the growth of the countries.

GOD'S OWN PRODUCTS -SPICES

NATURAL ORGANIC PRODUCTS OF GOD'S OWN PRODUCTS FROM GOD'S OWN COUNTRY -SPICES

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