Basmati Rice, pronounced [‘bɑːsmət̪iː], is a variety of long, slender-grained aromatic rice which is traditionally grown in India, India accounted for 65% of the international trade in basmati rice. Many countries use domestically grown basmati rice crops, however, basmati is geographically exclusive to certain districts of India. Rice in divided into 2 type of rice Basmati Rice & Non Basmati Rice 1121 Basmati Rice 1509 Basmati... Read More
RICE Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or less commonly O. glaberrima (African rice). The name wild rice is usually used for species of the genera Zizania and Porteresia, both wild and domesticated, although the term may also be used for primitive or uncultivated varieties of Oryza. Botanical Name: Oryza Sativa Length and Shape Rice is often characterized as one of three varieties – long grain, medium grain, or short... Read More
Botanical Name : Pennisetum Typhoides English Name : Pennisetum Typhoides Hindi Name : Baajara Family Name : Gramineae India, Nigeria, Niger, China, Burkina Faso, Mali, Sudan, Uganda, Chad, Ethiopia Green Millet also known as bajra or Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum); today is an enormously important staple cereal for both sub-Saharan Africa and parts of India; and an important forage crop in the Americas. Bajra is one of the most... Read More
Botanical Name : Hordeum Vulgare English Name : Hordeum Vulgare Hindi Name : Jau Family Name : Poaceae Barley is a cereal grain used in bread, beverages, stews, and other dishes. As a whole grain, barley provides fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Its also a Feed Product. Barley is primarily a cereal grain popularly known as jau in India. It is the fourth most important cereal crop after rice, wheat... Read More
Botanical Name : Corn Flour Family Name : Zea mays Corn Flour is naturally rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, vitamin B, omega 6 unsaturated fat and vegetable proteins. It is also rich in magnesium. Corn flour may help to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It may also be beneficial in improving digestive health. In addition, it may help to manage weight. Corn flour may be used in case... Read More
Botanical Name : Triticumspp English Name : Wheat Flour Family Name : Poaceae Wheat flour is the most important ingredient in home baking and is the basic ingredient for almost every commercially baked product and pasta. Of the grains available for the production of flour, wheat is unique. It is the only cereal grain with sufficient gluten content to make a loaf of bread without being mixed... Read More
Botanical Name : Foeniculum Vulgare English Name : Maize Starch Hindi Name : Makai Family Name : Poaceae Diverse uses of starch make it a very versatile product. Corn Starch or Maize is a typical cereal starch with distinctly low protein and ash contents. Its carbohydrate content of high purity makes it of use in several industries. Corn starch should never be consumed raw, though. Most recipes that use cornstarch call... Read More
Botanical Name : SesamumIndicum English Name : Golden Sesame Seeds Hindi Name : Til Family Name : Pedaliaceae India, China, Myanmar, Egypt and African countries. 70% of the world’s sesame crop is grown in Asia and 26% in Africa. Shiny yellow sesame seeds are called “KINGOMA” in Japan and are known for top-shelf luxury sesame seeds often used for KAISEKI cuisine. “KIN” means “gold” and “Goma” means “sesame... Read More
Botanical Name Zingiberofficinale English Name Dry Ginger Hindi Name Saunth Family Name Zingiberaceae India, China, Indonesia, Nigeria, Nepal, Thailand The best time for planting ginger in the West Coast of India is during the first fortnight of May with the receipt of pre-monsoon showers. Under irrigated conditions, it can be planted well in advance during the middle of February or early March. Burning the surface... Read More
Botanical Name : Amaranthus mangostanus English Name : Amarnath Seeds Hindi Name : Ramdana Family Name : Amaranthus Amaranth Seeds is a high-protein seed, rich in amino acids, and is higher in protein than other grains. This grain is considered gluten-free and is good alternative in a Celiac diet Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 4% Calcium 8% Iron 20% Thiamin 2% Riboflavin 6% Phosphorous 20% Niacin 4% It has also been associated with a number of... Read More
