Turmeric, one of the ancient spices is commonly used as a dye and condiment. Since antiquity this spice is a significant ingredient in the curry powders. It lends flavor and taste to several South Asian cuisines and curries. It is a perennial plant found in the tropical regions of Southern Asia. Mostly this spice is traded in the whole form and then processed into powder, oil or oleo resin by the industrial sector.

Indian Name : Haldi
Botanical Name: Curcuma Longa
Family Name: Zingiberaceae

Cultivation Zone: Primarily turmeric cultivated in Bengal (India), China, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Java, Peru, Australia and the West Indies.

Turmeric is known for its varied applications. If it adds flavor to the food on one side, its attributed medicinal properties on other hand have contributed a lot to cosmetics and several treatments.

Culinary Use: Turmeric is extensively used in Indian curries and South Asian cuisine. It has found application in dairy products, yogurts, biscuits, baked products, sweets, ice cream,cake icings, canned beverages,cereals, sauces, popcorn-color, gelatin, direct compression tablets, yellow cakes, etc. In combination with Annatto (E160b) it has been used to color cheeses, dry mixes, salad dressings, winter butter and margarine. Coded as E100, turmeric is a widely used food additive for products that are specially packaged to protect from sunlight. It is also used in mustard, pickles for compensating fading color.

Cosmetics: Turmeric has a long history of use by various herbalists. Curcummin from turmeric, as well as other substances in this herb, have antioxidant properties, which some claim may be as strong as vitamins C and E. It is currently used in the formulation of various sun screen, fairness creams and lotions. The anti-oxidant properties helps to lighten the skin and also used for treating skin inflammations. Turmeric paste is also used by Indian women to keep them free of superfluous hair.

Medicinal Use: The aboveground and underground roots, or rhizomes, are used in various medicinal preparations. These are generally boiled and then dried, turning into the familiar yellow powder. Curcummin has been used for thousands of years as a safe anti-inflammatory in a variety of ailments. According to recent studies, turmeric is effective in fighting a number of STDs including chlamydia and gonorrhea. Curcummin is also helpful in treatment for pancreatic cancer, multiple myeloma, Alzheimer's, and colorectal cancer. According to the research conducted by the University of Maryland Medical Center in USA, turmeric may be helpful in the following cases as well. Digestive disorders, Osteoarthritis, Atherosclerosis, Roundworms and Intestinal worms, Liver Disease, Bacterial Infection, Wounds, Mosquito Repellent, Eye Disorder, etc.

Our dry red chill in flaming red color features three different kinds of dried chillies. This chilli is used in various ways as ground form, seeds, whole form, powder, paste, chillis revolutionized the cooking of tropical countries by their flavor, color and taste. When made into powder that is not particularly that hot, but is laden with flavor. We use ancho chillies, pasilla or mulatto chilli, chipotle chilli, cummin seeds, dried oregano and ground cinnamon as ingredients to make this powder. We have also used chipotles (Smoked jalapeño chillies) to lend this powder an interesting dimension. They have a chemical effect on our bodies as they stimulate the appetite and also cool the body. Our company is known both in domestic market and international market for its supply of good quality chillies.

Indian Name : Mirchi
Botanical Name : Capsicum Annum
Family : Solanaceae
Cultivation Zone : The important chilli growing states of India are Andhra Pradesh (46%), Karnataka (15%), Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.

Culinary Usage: The fruit is eaten cooked or raw for its fiery hot flavor. Well-known dishes with a strong chile flavor are Mexican salsas, Tex-Mex chile con carne, and Indian vindaloos and other curries. Chilli powder is a spice made of the dried ground chillies. Bottled hot sauces such as Tabasco sauce are made from Tabasco chillies, similar to cayenne, which may also be fermented.

Medicinal Properties: Red chillies are very rich in vitamin C and pro-vitamin A. Yellow and especially green chillies (which are essentially unripe fruit) contain a considerably lower amount of both substances. In addition, they are a good source of most B vitamins and vitamin B6 in particular. They are very high in potassium and high in magnesium and iron. Their high vitamin C content can also substantially increase the uptake of non-heme iron from other ingredients in a meal, such as beans and grains. Chillies are a vital source of vitamin C content i.e. 91 milligrams in 1/4 cup of fresh chillies. Though we don't eat chilli in large quantities, the amount of vitamin C is still significant. Red chillies are full of beta-carotene.