Black pepper is considered the `King of Spices` as judged from the volume of international trade, being the highest among all the spices known. Black pepper is produced from the still-green unripe berries of the pepper plant. Black pepper constitutes an important component of culinary seasoning of universal use and an essential ingredient of numerous foodstuffs. It has a number of medicinal virtues.

Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. The cumin plant grows to 30-50 cm (1-2 ft) tall and is harvested by hand. Cumin seeds are oblong in shape, longitudinally ridged, and yellow-brown in colour. They have a pungent and slightly bitter flavor with a spicy-sweet aroma.Cumin has also its applications worldwide in sectors other than food like beverages, liquors, medicines, toiletries and perfumery. Indian Cumin has a good demand in export market its Natural form as well in its Powder Form.

Zingiber officinale, is a perennial creeping plant, with thick tuberous rhizome, producing a an erect stem 1-3 ft tall. Ginger is the underground stem of the ginger plant. It has a fiery and pungent flavor. Ginger has several medicinal uses, commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid.

Fennel seeds are the dried fruit of Foeniculum vulgare, which belongs to the parsley family. It is oval in shape and green or yellowish brown in color. Obtained from an aromatic and medicinal plant, the seeds emit a pleasant odor, are highly aromatic and have a pungent flavor. Fennel Seeds are widely used in India as a Mouth Freshener especially after suppers.

The nutmeg tree is a large evergreen native to the Moluccas (the Spice Islands). When the fruit matures it bursts open along the groove exposing the bright attractive mace, covering the hard black, shiny shell of the seed called nutmeg. It has a nutty, warm and slightly sweet flavor. Nutmeg is used as a drug in Eastern countries and nutmeg oil is used in cosmetics and toiletries.

The coriander plant is a thin stemmed, small, bushy herb, 25 to 50 cm in height with many branches and umbels. The whole plant has a pleasant aroma. The leaves have a strong odour while its fruit has a warm & spicy aroma; seeds are pale white to light brown in colour. Coriander Seeds are widely used as condiments in the preparation of curry powders, sausages and seasonings. The leaves are used for flavouring and garnishing curries and soups. Coriander has many medicinal values & it promotes natural healing.

The coriander plant is a thin stemmed, small, bushy herb, 25 to 50 cm in height with many branches and umbels. The whole plant has a pleasant aroma. The leaves have a strong odour while its fruit has a warm & spicy aroma; seeds are pale white to light brown in colour. Coriander Seeds are widely used as condiments in the preparation of curry powders, sausages and seasonings. The leaves are used for flavouring and garnishing curries and soups. Coriander has many medicinal values & it promotes natural healing.

The nutmeg tree is a large evergreen native to the Moluccas (the Spice Islands). When the fruit matures it bursts open along the groove exposing the bright attractive mace, covering the hard black, shiny shell of the seed called nutmeg. It has a nutty, warm and slightly sweet flavor. Nutmeg is used as a drug in Eastern countries and nutmeg oil is used in cosmetics and toiletries.

Zingiber officinale, is a perennial creeping plant, with thick tuberous rhizome, producing a an erect stem 1-3 ft tall. Ginger is the underground stem of the ginger plant. It has a fiery and pungent flavor. Ginger has several medicinal uses, commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid.

Black pepper is considered the `King of Spices` as judged from the volume of international trade, being the highest among all the spices known. Black pepper is produced from the still-green unripe berries of the pepper plant. Black pepper constitutes an important component of culinary seasoning of universal use and an essential ingredient of numerous foodstuffs. It has a number of medicinal virtues.

Fenugreek seed is the ripe fruit of an annual herb. This robust herb has light green leaves and produces slender, beaked pods. Each pod contains 10-20 small hard yellowish brown fenugreek seeds. Odour and taste are typical, a bit of cellery and bitter. Fenugreek is used both as a herb (the leaves) and as a spice (the seed). Fresh tender pods, leaves and shoots are eaten as curried vegetable. As a spice, it flavours food. Powder of dried leaves is also used for garnishing and flavouring variety of food.

Cloves are the unopened pink flower buds of the evergreen clove tree. The buds are picked by hand when they are pink and dried until they turn brown in color. Cloves have a warm, sweet and aromatic taste that evokes the sultry tropical climates where they are grown. They have several antiseptic and antibiotic properties.