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Spices
constitute an important group of agricultural commodities which are
virtually indispensable in the culinary habits of Indians. They can be
primarily defined as farm products used in various forms viz; fresh,
ripe, dried, broken, powdered etc. Spices contribute aroma, taste,
flavour, colour and pungency to food, rather than a lone food
seasoning factor. Spices may be either bark, buds, flowers, fruits,
leaves, rhizomes, roots, seeds, stigmas and styles or the entire plant
tops. They are well known as appetizers or preservatives and many of
them have rich medicinal properties and are used in pharmaceuticals,
perfumery, cosmetic products, religious rituals etc.
The
range of spices exported by Grandmas are:- |