Keshavam International - Seeds

Maize is predominantly known as corn or makai in India. According to the demand and consumption statistics, maize is the third most important cereal after wheat and rice. The demand of maize is increasing at a higher rate than that of wheat and rice and it may exceed the demand of its competitor cereals someday. Maize, cultivated across all the countries, has an interesting composition that comprises of 70% carbohydrate, 10% protein, 10.4% albuminoides, 4% oil, 2.3% crude fibre and 1.4% ash. Maize also contains considerable amount of vitamin A, nicotinic acid, riboflavin and vitamin E. In some countries maize is used as fodder for the cattle. India's contribution in maize exports is increasing year on year. India managed to export a whopping 2, 825, 610.60 million tons of maize worth of Rs.4, 037.50 Crores during the year 2014-15 .

Maize is a main component of items such as pizza crust, corn syrup, plastics, etc. Maize has been a very useful resource to mankind. Maize can serve in various forms such as animal feed, food, starch, ethanol, oil, alcoholic beverages, food sweeteners, pharma, cosmetics etc.

Our maize is supplied and exported to Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Vietnam Social Republic and Nepal.

Maize is predominantly known as corn or makai in India. According to the demand and consumption statistics, maize is the third most important cereal after wheat and rice. The demand of maize is increasing at a higher rate than that of wheat and rice and it may exceed the demand of its competitor cereals someday. Maize, cultivated across all the countries, has an interesting composition that comprises of 70% carbohydrate, 10% protein, 10.4% albuminoides, 4% oil, 2.3% crude fibre and 1.4% ash. Maize also contains considerable amount of vitamin A, nicotinic acid, riboflavin and vitamin E. In some countries maize is used as fodder for the cattle. India's contribution in maize exports is increasing year on year. India managed to export a whopping 2, 825, 610.60 million tons of maize worth of Rs.4, 037.50 Crores during the year 2014-15 .

Maize is a main component of items such as pizza crust, corn syrup, plastics, etc. Maize has been a very useful resource to mankind. Maize can serve in various forms such as animal feed, food, starch, ethanol, oil, alcoholic beverages, food sweeteners, pharma, cosmetics etc.

Our maize is supplied and exported to Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Vietnam Social Republic and Nepal.

india is one of the leading producers of wide variety of sesame seeds ranging from red sesame, black sesame to white sesame. Sesame seeds are used for direct consumption in various food items. Different variety of sesame seeds have different proportion of oil content varying from 40-50%. Sesame seeds are majorly supplied in domestic and international markets for oil extraction. Produced during khariff andrabi season the sesame seeds are available throughout the year and are the oldest condiment that is being consumed by humans. Sesame seeds are an excellent source of copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin b1, zinc, molybdenum, selenium, and dietary fiber. Sesame seeds are consumed widely by vegetarian as it is rich in vitamin e. Its consumption is beneficial for reduction of cholesterol, prevention of high blood pressure, reduction in pain, swelling in case of rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, migraine, stroke colon cancer and calcium loss. Sesame oil is known for its resistance to rancidity.

sesame seeds supplied and exported by keshavam international have delicate crunch and rich taste to it. We supply and export both white and black sesame seeds procured from gujarat, west bengal, tamil nadu, andhra pradesh, madhya pradesh and maharashtra and rajasthan. Black sesame seeds are thought to have more medicinal properties as they have higher levels of antioxidants. Both types of sesame seeds have a special place in ayurveda and chinese tradition. We ensure that seeds supplied by us meet us fda and asta quality standards.

India is one of the leading producers of wide variety of sesame seeds ranging from red sesame, black sesame to white sesame. Sesame seeds are used for direct consumption in various food items. Different variety of sesame seeds have different proportion of oil content varying from 40-50%. Sesame seeds are majorly supplied in domestic and international markets for oil extraction. Produced during khariff andrabi season the sesame seeds are available throughout the year and are the oldest condiment that is being consumed by humans. Sesame seeds are an excellent source of copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, molybdenum, selenium, and dietary fiber. Sesame seeds are consumed widely by vegetarian as it is rich in vitamin E. Its consumption is beneficial for reduction of cholesterol, prevention of high blood pressure, reduction in pain, swelling in case of rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, migraine, stroke colon cancer and calcium loss. Sesame oil is known for its resistance to rancidity.

Sesame seeds supplied and exported by Keshavam International have delicate crunch and rich taste to it. We supply and export both white and black sesame seeds procured from Gujarat, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Black sesame seeds are thought to have more medicinal properties as they have higher levels of antioxidants. Both types of sesame seeds have a special place in Ayurveda and Chinese tradition. We ensure that seeds supplied by us meet US FDA and ASTA quality standards.

Cumin seeds or Buniumpersicum or Jeera widely known for its medicinal properties and conventionally consumed as an additive in main course items was used in Roman times and are still considered to be one of the classic ingredients in Tuscan cuisines. Cumin seeds evolved from Mediterranean and soon was embraced by India and other Asian countries. Cumin is grown in India, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, China and parts of America. The current yield of cumin seeds in world is around 300, 000 tons per year and in India is approximately 200, 000 tons per year with Gujarat and Rajasthan being the leading producers. Cumin seeds are added to majority of dishes as it imparts subtle natural sweetness to the cuisines. We advise customers to buy whole cumin seeds instead of cumin powder as with time the powder loses its flavor and properties. The cumin seeds are packaged in a way to conserve its freshness for longer period.

India is the largest producer and consumer of cumin in the world. Keshavam International procures best quality cumin seeds from Gujarat, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab. The consignment is machine cleaned and dried to maintain the moisture at 10%. The processing is done under controlled conditions to maintain quality and aromatic flavor. The prices of cumin fluctuates as per the domestic demand as India is the largest consumer of cumin. Our objective is to deliver high quality cumin seeds at most favorable prices. Keshavam International exports cumin seeds to markets of US, UK, Japan, Brazil, Singapore and many other countries.

We are the main supplier of this product.

Castor seeds or Ricinuscommunis is known across the world for its non-edible oilseed. Castor plant originated in the tropical belt of Africa and India. India being the biggest exporter of castor seeds for commercial purposes contributes to approximately 70% of total castor seeds exported across the world.

Castor seeds are of great value to various industries such as cosmetics, surface coatings, toiletries, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, soaps, lubricant and medicines. Castor oil and its derivates may be used in either crude form or refine hydrogenated form. The pricing of castor seeds supplied by us depends on international markets as the demand is fluctuating because of castor becoming important source for bio-fuel industry. Castor seeds supplied and exported by Keshavam International are of special grade and can be further processes to manufacture derivatives of castor seeds. We procure fine quality castor seeds from the farms in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. Gujarat alone accounts for 86% production of castor seeds. Castor is mainly cultivated in Mehsana, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Saurashtra/Kutch regions of Gujarat and Nalgonda, Mehboobnagar, Prakasam, Guntur and Ranga Reddy in Andhra Pradesh. Total area for castor production in India was estimated to be around 7.87 lakh hectare in 2008-09. The Solvent Extractors Association of India predicts a good yield of castor seeds as per the acreage data.

Keshavam International supplies to all states in domestic market and exports castor seeds to European Union, US and Japan markets.

India is the 5th highest producer of Soybean seeds falling in the league of US, Brazil, China, Argentina, Paraguay, Canada and Indonesia. India is also 3rd highest consumer of soybean in the world.

Soybean grown in hot and humid climate is also known as miracle crop. Soybean, a khariff crop, takes around two months' time to mature. Shedding of leaves on soybean plant is an indicator of harvesting and maturity of seeds. Annual production of soybean in India is approximately 7 million tons. The production of soy oil accounts to around 1 million ton and this is around 18 per cent of total oil consumption in India. Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer of soybean seeds in India. Out of the total consumption in India, 10-12% of soybean production is consumed directly and the rest in the form of its derivatives. 65% of soybean is exported to coutnries such as South Korea, Thailand, Philippines and Japan. Soybean trade happens in Indore, Ujjain, Dewas, Mandsore, Astha, Nagpur, Sangli, and Kota. Soybean yield is dependent on the amount of rainfall in a particular year. The price of soybean is highly volatile as it is affected by the international market price.

Soybean grown in hot and humid climate is also known as miracle crop. Soybean, a khariff crop, takes around two months' time to mature. Shedding of leaves on soybean plant is an indicator of harvesting and maturity of seeds. Annual production of soybean in India is approximately 7 million tons. The production of soy oil accounts to around 1 million ton and this is around 18 per cent of total oil consumption in India. Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer of soybean seeds in India. Out of the total consumption in India, 10-12% of soybean production is consumed directly and the rest in the form of its derivatives. 65% of soybean is exported to coutnries such as South Korea, Thailand, Philippines and Japan. Soybean trade happens in Indore, Ujjain, Dewas, Mandsore, Astha, Nagpur, Sangli, and Kota. Soybean yield is dependent on the amount of rainfall in a particular year. The price of soybean is highly volatile as it is affected by the international market price.

coriander also known by other names such as coriandummsativum, cilantro, chinese parsley ordhania belongs to the apiaceae family. Coriander originated in the plains of europe and north africa and travelled all the way till southwestern asia. A superior quality of coriander seeds have pleasant, aromatic and spicy flavor to it. It is considered to be both a herb and a spice. It is used in cooking and medicines since a very long. Coriander seeds are powerhouse of potassium, vitamin a, c and k, iron, magnesium, folic acid and calcium. Coriander seeds supplied and exported by keshavam international are harvested, dried and separated through traditional processes. Coriander seeds can be used in pickles, cookies, chutneys, curries and breads. Coriander seeds are diuretic in nature and aid the process of digestion.

keshavam international pays special attention to standards of packaging of coriander seeds to preserve its natural properties. The coriander seeds supplied by us have a pleasant and strong peppery flavor when crushed. Coriander seeds supplied by us qualify us fda and asta quality standards. We procure coriander from andhra pradesh, maharashtra, tamil nadu, punjab and neighboring states.

coriander also known by other names such as coriandummsativum, cilantro, chinese parsley ordhania belongs to the apiaceae family. Coriander originated in the plains of europe and north africa and travelled all the way till southwestern asia. A superior quality of coriander seeds have pleasant, aromatic and spicy flavor to it. It is considered to be both a herb and a spice. It is used in cooking and medicines since a very long. Coriander seeds are powerhouse of potassium, vitamin a, c and k, iron, magnesium, folic acid and calcium. Coriander seeds supplied and exported by keshavam international are harvested, dried and separated through traditional processes. Coriander seeds can be used in pickles, cookies, chutneys, curries and breads. Coriander seeds are diuretic in nature and aid the process of digestion.

keshavam international pays special attention to standards of packaging of coriander seeds to preserve its natural properties. The coriander seeds supplied by us have a pleasant and strong peppery flavor when crushed. Coriander seeds supplied by us qualify us fda and asta quality standards. We procure coriander from andhra pradesh, maharashtra, tamil nadu, punjab and neighboring states.

Cumin seeds or Buniumpersicum or Jeera widely known for its medicinal properties and conventionally consumed as an additive in main course items was used in Roman times and are still considered to be one of the classic ingredients in Tuscan cuisines. Cumin seeds evolved from Mediterranean and soon was embraced by India and other Asian countries. Cumin is grown in India, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, China and parts of America. The current yield of cumin seeds in world is around 300, 000 tons per year and in India is approximately 200, 000 tons per year with Gujarat and Rajasthan being the leading producers. Cumin seeds are added to majority of dishes as it imparts subtle natural sweetness to the cuisines. We advise customers to buy whole cumin seeds instead of cumin powder as with time the powder loses its flavor and properties. The cumin seeds are packaged in a way to conserve its freshness for longer period.

India is the largest producer and consumer of cumin in the world. Keshavam International procures best quality cumin seeds from Gujarat, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab. The consignment is machine cleaned and dried to maintain the moisture at 10%. The processing is done under controlled conditions to maintain quality and aromatic flavor. The prices of cumin fluctuates as per the domestic demand as India is the largest consumer of cumin. Our objective is to deliver high quality cumin seeds at most favorable prices. Keshavam International exports cumin seeds to markets of US, UK, Japan, Brazil, Singapore and many other countries.