Black
pepper
Black pepper (Piper nigrum), the king of spices, is one of the oldest
and the most popular spice in the world. Black Pepper is the dried
mature berry of Piper nigrum.Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering
vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually
dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The same fruit is also used
to produce white pepper, red/pink pepper, and green pepper.
Black pepper is native to South India (Tamil:
milagu,Telugu: miriyam) and is extensively cultivated there and
elsewhere in tropical regions.In trade, the pepper grades are identified
by their origin. The most important Indian grades are Malabar and
Tellicherry (Thalassery).
Available Grades : 500g/l and 550g/l
White pepper is obtained by removing the
outer part of the pericarp of the ripened berries.
Cardamom (small)
Cardamom is a perennial, herbaceous, rhizomatous plant. Based on
the nature of panicles, three varieties are recognized viz. Malabar
with prostrate panicle, Mysore with erect panicle, and Vazhukka
with semi erect panicle.
Grades Available : Jumbo green, Imperial
Best green, Fancy Green Extra, Mixed yellow/Green
Cardamom (large)
Large Cardamom is a perennial herb with subterranean rhizomes and
50-140 aerial leafy shoots. Each shoot has height of 1.7 to 2.6
mtr and possess 9 to 13 leaves in each tiller. Leaves are glabrous
on both sides with a prominent mid-rib. Inflorescence is a condensed
spike with yellowish perianth. Each spike has 10-15 fruits. Fruit
is round or oval shape, capsule with reddish brown colour.
Chilli
Chilli is the dried ripe fruit of the genus Capsicum. India is
the largest producer and exporter of chillies. The most important
Indian grades are Sannam, Mundu, Rari (Patarki or Patli) and
Gospurea.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon, a bushy evergreen tree of the laurel family (Lauraceae)
is native to Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Cinnamon is the dried inner
stem bark of the tree. The spice is light brown in colour and
has a delicately fragrant aroma and warm, sweet flavour. It is
lighter in colour and milder in flavour than the other related
species.
Clove
Clove, small, reddish-brown flower bud of the tropical evergreen
tree Syzygium aromaticum of the family Myrtaceae. Clove clusters
are plucked by hand when the buds are fully developed with a
pronounced pink flush and then dried over several days in the
sun. Unopened flower buds, leaves and stalks yield essential
oil.
Cumin
Cumin Seeds is commonly known as "Jeera" in
India. The dried fruit used both as whole cumin seed and or as
powdered form is esteemed as a condiment in most spice eating cultures. |
