The groundnut or peanut is one of the important legume crops of tropical and semiarid tropical countries, where it provides a major source of edible oil and vegetable protein. Groundnut Kernel contains 47-53% oil and 25-36% protein. India, China, Nigeria, Gambia, Senegal and USA are the major groundnut producing countries. There are two most common names used for this crop i.e. groundnut or peanut. The term groundnut is used in most countries of Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, while in North and South America it is commonly referred to as peanut.

In India the important groundnut cultivating states are Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Groundnuts are used in various forms, which include groundnut oil, roasted and salted groundnut, boiled or raw groundnut or as a paste popularly known as groundnut (or peanut) butter. Groundnut oil is the most important product of the crop, which is used for both domestic and industrial purposes. About 75% of the world groundnut production is used in extraction of edible oil.

The whole turmeric is a tuberous rhizome, with a rough, segmented skin. The rhizome is yellowish-brown with a dull orange interior that looks bright yellow when powdered. Turmeric, with its brilliant yellow colour, has been used as a dye, medicine, as well as a flavouring ingredient since ancient times. Turmeric is one of the key ingredients in many curries for adding colour and flavour.

The main turmeric cultivating states in India are Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa, West Bengal, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

When most fruits are dried, they keep their same name, but not the grape. The dried form of the grape, revered throughout history, has its own unique name - THE RAISIN. A raisin is a dried grape. Raisins are produced in many regions of the world and may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking and brewing.

Among the most popular types of raisins are Sultana, Malaga, Monukka, Zante Currant, Muscat and Thompson seedless. The size of small pebbles, raisins have wrinkled skin surrounding chewy flesh that tastes like a burst of sugary sweetness. While the colours of raisins vary, they are generally deep brown in colour, oftentimes with hints of a purple hue.

Raisin is a convenient, high energy low fat snack, they are easy to pack, easy to eat and almost never go bad. Like other dried fruits, raisins are available throughout the year.

Raisins have a variety of colours (green, black, brown, purple, yellow) and sizes.

Turkey and the United States are the worlds largest raisin producers. Together, these two Countries account for more than 95 percent of production among the major northern hemisphere Producing countries and generally, about 80 percent of global production.

Chickpeas are legumes of the family, Fabaceae and they are one of the oldest legumes to be cultivated by humans. They are large roundish legumes with a bumpy surface. There are two commercial classes of chickpea: Desi and Kabuli. The desi type has a thick, coloured seed coat and a coloured flower. The kabuli type (also known as garbanzo bean) has a thin, white seed coat and a white flower.

The Kabuli variety is relatively bigger in size then other varieties. It is grown in temperate and sub-tropical regions. Kabuli Chickpeas are mainly used in salad bars, soups, snack food, vegetable mixes or ground into hummus. It is widely used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

Chick Peas cultivating states in India are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

The groundnut or peanut is one of the important legume crops of tropical and semiarid tropical countries, where it provides a major source of edible oil and vegetable protein. Groundnut Kernel contains 47-53% oil and 25-36% protein. India, China, Nigeria, Gambia, Senegal and USA are the major groundnut producing countries. There are two most common names used for this crop i.e. groundnut or peanut. The term groundnut is used in most countries of Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, while in North and South America it is commonly referred to as peanut.

In India the important groundnut cultivating states are Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Groundnuts are used in various forms, which include groundnut oil, roasted and salted groundnut, boiled or raw groundnut or as a paste popularly known as groundnut (or peanut) butter. Groundnut oil is the most important product of the crop, which is used for both domestic and industrial purposes. About 75% of the world groundnut production is used in extraction of edible oil.

The whole turmeric is a tuberous rhizome, with a rough, segmented skin. The rhizome is yellowish-brown with a dull orange interior that looks bright yellow when powdered. Turmeric, with its brilliant yellow colour, has been used as a dye, medicine, as well as a flavouring ingredient since ancient times. Turmeric is one of the key ingredients in many curries for adding colour and flavour.

The main turmeric cultivating states in India are Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa, West Bengal, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

When most fruits are dried, they keep their same name, but not the grape. The dried form of the grape, revered throughout history, has its own unique name - THE RAISIN. A raisin is a dried grape. Raisins are produced in many regions of the world and may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking and brewing.

Among the most popular types of raisins are Sultana, Malaga, Monukka, Zante Currant, Muscat and Thompson seedless. The size of small pebbles, raisins have wrinkled skin surrounding chewy flesh that tastes like a burst of sugary sweetness. While the colours of raisins vary, they are generally deep brown in colour, oftentimes with hints of a purple hue.

Raisin is a convenient, high energy low fat snack, they are easy to pack, easy to eat and almost never go bad. Like other dried fruits, raisins are available throughout the year.

Raisins have a variety of colours (green, black, brown, purple, yellow) and sizes.

Turkey and the United States are the worlds largest raisin producers. Together, these two Countries account for more than 95 percent of production among the major northern hemisphere Producing countries and generally, about 80 percent of global production.

Chickpeas are legumes of the family, Fabaceae and they are one of the oldest legumes to be cultivated by humans. They are large roundish legumes with a bumpy surface. There are two commercial classes of chickpea: Desi and Kabuli. The desi type has a thick, coloured seed coat and a coloured flower. The kabuli type (also known as garbanzo bean) has a thin, white seed coat and a white flower.

The Kabuli variety is relatively bigger in size then other varieties. It is grown in temperate and sub-tropical regions. Kabuli Chickpeas are mainly used in salad bars, soups, snack food, vegetable mixes or ground into hummus. It is widely used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

Chick Peas cultivating states in India are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.