Spices are defined as "a strongly flavored or aromatic substance of
vegetable origin, obtained from tropical plants, commonly used as a
condiment". In ancient times, spices were as precious as gold; and as
significant as medicines, preservatives and perfumes. India - the land
of spices plays a significant role in the global spices market.
No country in the world produces as many kinds of spices as India with
quality.
A spice is a dried seed, fruit, root, bark or vegetative substance used
in nutritionally insignificant quantities as a food additive for the
purpose of flavoring. Spices and herbs are good not only for our taste
buds but also for our health. They supply calcium, iron, vitamin B,
vitamin C, carotene and other antioxidants. |
