Spices

Coriander is an important spice crop that holds a prime position in the flavoring of food.The entire plant has a pleasant aroma and the seed have a delicate, lemony citrus flavor when crushed.The seeds are generally pale white to light brown in color, and are described as warm, nutty, spicy and orange flavored.

Coriander is commonly found both as whole dried seeds and in ground form.Coriander seeds act as a thickener, and its ground  form is a common ingredient in curries.Roasted coriander seeds can be eaten as a snack, while boiled seeds are consumed as a traditional medicine for colds.Outside of Asia, coriander seeds are used for pickling vegetables, and are an occasional ingredient in rye bread.

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Chillies are the dried fruits of the species of the Solonaceae family.The substance that gives chilli peppers their intensity when ingested or applied topically is capsaicin.Chillies are conditioned to 10 percent moisture and carefully compressed using a bailing process.The moisture content at the time of storage and the ambient temperature during the period of storage has a major influence on color.

Although India is the largest produce of chillies in the world, they originated in the Americas  and were brought to India in during the 16th century. Dried or powdered chilli is extensively used as a spice in curried dishes.It is also used as an ingredient in curry powder and seasonings.As a medicine it is used as a counter irritant for arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, mastectomy pain and headaches.

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Fenugreek seeds are sharp, pungent, bitter legumes used as a spice.The seeds are generally angular or cuboid in shape, and have a warm and penetrating aroma which becomes more pronounced on roasting.India is the world’s largest producer of Fenugreek seeds.

Fenugreek is either used an herb(dried or fresh leaves) or as a spice(seeds).Fenugreek Seeds are a popular ingredient in many Indian dishes.The seeds are rich source of vitamins and minerals and have several health benefits such as the reduction of cholesterol, prevention of diabetes, protection from cancer and many more.

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Mustard seeds are one of the most popular spices traded in the word today.Mustard seeds are from the mustard plant,which surprisingly belong to the cruciferous plant family(vegetables from the family include cauliflower and broccoli).The two main varieties of the mustard plant produces pungent brown seeds,which have a sharp, spicy-hot flavor, and the other yields milder, yellowish seeds have a pungent, acrid taste.

Mustard seeds are widely used in cooking in the Indian subcontinent.Other uses of mustard seeds in medicine include mustard poultices used to relieve the congestion experienced when you have a cold or cough and mustard powder baths to ease the pain of stiff, sore or aching muscles.

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Fennel is highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses. Fennel seed look like cumin seeds, only greener, and have an aniseed flavor and a warm, sweet aroma. They are oblong, elliptical, straight and slightly curved with prominent ridges. The seeds emit a pleasant odor, are highly aromatic and have a pungent flavor.

Seeds of the fennel plant are widely used in many culinary traditions of the world. They are used in spice mixes such as Chinese five spices and the Indian panch puran. Fennel is also used as a flavoring in some nature toothpastes. In many parts of India and Pakistan, fennel seeds are consumed as an after-meal digestive and breath freshener.

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In addition to whole spices, Swastik International is able to supply each spice in ground form. Ground in the most hygienic conditions and adhering to international quality standards, these spices are ideal for wholesalers or retailers trading in exotic Indian spices. We offer pure and blended spices to cater to all our customers needs.

We are also excited about our new retail venture, our very own Deeya’s Spices brand. Ever since its launch in the United Kingdom in 2012, Deeya’s Spices was an instant hit and is now a ubiquitous brand featuring in the aisles of supermarkets all over the country. It’s beautiful packaging and functional design has made Deeya’s Spices an incredibly successful item and a must-have product for all Indian expats and Indian spice lovers in the UK.

After the success of Deeya’s Spices in the English market, we are excited to bring it to North America and Australia in the near future. We are hoping that it will be received with the same enthusiasm and support as it was in the UK.

For all Deeya’s Spices distribution-related queries or general questions, please contact our head office in India. Swastik International is an OEM company and we are able to cater to all your spices branding needs.

Our Range of Ground Spices includes:

…. and many more.