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India is the leading exporter of the raw cotton to world market. We are procuring from reputed ginning factories from Gujarat, so that we can provide good quality and quantities to our customers.

The soya meal is extracted from the soya bean, regarded as an important crop throughout the world. Soya meal is regarded as the best vegetable protein food source and accounts for over 65% of the world's protein requirements. Much of the soya feed is used as animal feed and rest is used for varied human consumption purposes like in baking and meat substitutes. A solvent extraction method is used in the production of the soya meal where the beans are first crushed and subsequently, the soya oil and soya meal are extracted. It is a highly preferred food source as it is easily digestible, protein rich and also due to its energy giving nature. Soya bean is the preferred oilseed after groundnuts of which India is the largest producer. It is produced by solvent extraction method where the oil is extracted and then defatted. Soya meals can be used to prepare sweet or savory baby food. Soya bean meals are high in B-complex vitamins, have a proven ability to lower cholesterol and are anti carcinogenic. Soy contains essential amino acids, proteins and other nutrients.

The soya meal is extracted from the soya bean, regarded as an important crop throughout the world. Soya meal is regarded as the best vegetable protein food source and accounts for over 65% of the world's protein requirements. Much of the soya feed is used as animal feed and rest is used for varied human consumption purposes like in baking and meat substitutes. A solvent extraction method is used in the production of the soya meal where the beans are first crushed and subsequently, the soya oil and soya meal are extracted. It is a highly preferred food source as it is easily digestible, protein rich and also due to its energy giving nature. Soya bean is the preferred oilseed after groundnuts of which India is the largest producer. It is produced by solvent extraction method where the oil is extracted and then defatted. Soya meals can be used to prepare sweet or savory baby food. Soya bean meals are high in B-complex vitamins, have a proven ability to lower cholesterol and are anti carcinogenic. Soy contains essential amino acids, proteins and other nutrients.

Soya bean is the preferred oilseed after groundnuts of which India is the largest producer. Around 3-5 million tons of soya meal is produced in India annually. Soya bean production requires right weather and temperatures. The animal feed sector accounts for the highest demand of a whopping 98%. The prices of maize, sorghum and millets are the other determinants of the price of the soya meal products.

Soya bean mealis the most used vegetable protein feed as ananimal feed ingredient. Soybean is sent for crushing to get oil and cake which is further sSent to extraction for removal of residual oil and to obtain its meal. Soybean meal is considered premium to other oil meals due tohigh proteincontent. The Indian soybean extractions has a high pro-fat content (49% - 50%) compared to a 44-48% pro-fat content of China and American countries and is very well accepted in the international market. South East Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia etc.), Taiwan, China, South Korea, Japan & Gulf aremajor marketsof Indian soybean meal.

Maize is an annual cereal crop, belonging to the grass family of 'Gramineae'. It composes of kernels having long ears. These kernels are used in the form of grains as food for both humans and animals and also as a source of oil. Maize is also known by the name of 'corn' in many countries. Maize or corn is a rich source of carbohydrates, Vitamin B, proteins and minerals. Most of commercial maize grows at a maximum height of 2.5 ft. In India, maize is also known as 'bhutta' in Hindi.

Variety of Maize:

A wide variety of maize or corn is available in the market. Following are the types of corn that are commonly produced in India.

• Dent Corn:There is indentation on the top part of the kernel, because of which it is known as a dent corn. This indentation is caused by the shrinkage of starch present in the crop. Dent corn can be of two types, namely yellow and white corn
• Sweet Corn:It is sweet in taste and is primarily produced for human consumption. It is available in any grocery store in cans
• Pop Corn:Popcorn is a type of maize that explodes from the kernel and when heated, gets puffed up. The term 'pop' implies that the kernel pops open as the corn heats up because of a rapid expansion of moisture present in the kernel
• Flint Corn:Also known as Indian corn, it has a hard outer shell and comes in a variety of colors like white, red, etc.

Uses of Maize:

Maize has a wide variety of uses that ranges from both human to industrial. Maize is used in bird/ cattle feeds, as livestock forage or silage for animals. Humans eat maize or corn in the form of popcorn, porridge, beverage, etc. In terms of industrial usage, the grains of the maize are used in the transformation of plastics and fabrics. Ethanol, produced from maize, is being used as an additive in gas to prevent pollution levels and reduce the use of petroleum.

Health Benefites of Maize:

Maize is a rich source of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, dietary fibers, etc. The presence of thiamin in maize helps in keeping the memory power intact, thereby preventing the dreaded "Alzheimer's" disease. Folate, a good source of Vitamin B helps in preventing birth defects and also helps in lowering the level of Homocysteine that has the potential of damaging the blood vessels. Consumption of corn also prevents the occurrence of lung cancer as it is rich in beta-cryptoxanthin, an orange-red carotenoid found in corn in large proportion.

Rice is a staple food crop in many parts of the world, including India. In fact, about 65% of the people consume rice as part of their diet in India. India is the second largest producer of rice after China, accounting for about 90 million tons of production in the world. Rice is cultivated during both winter and summer, with over 4000 varieties of rice being grown every year. In countries where agriculture is the main occupation, the cultivation of rice is seen as the principal activity and a major source of income.

Types of Rice

The most basic parameter on which rice is can be classified is according to its length. According to this criterion, one can find four types of rice. These are:

• Long Grain Rice:The grain of the rice is long, and is about 5 times longer than its width. The long grain rice has narrow, long kernels. The long grain rice is known asrough or 'paddy' rice at the time of its harvesting. Its grains, when cooked, are light in weight as well as soft in texture. Due to its full-bodied flavor and versatility, the long grain rice is also known as an 'all purpose rice' is an ideal choice for an everyday meal.

• Medium Grain Rice:This type of rice has a creamy color and a slightly chewy texture. The kernels of this kind of rice are shorter and wider as compared to that of long grain rice and also do not always remain fluffy. It is an ideal form to be used in desserts, breads, etc. The grains of the medium grain rice are 2-3 times longer than the width, which is about 5 mm in length.

• Short Grain Rice:Belonging to the 'Japonica' (round grained) category of rice, the grains of this type of rice have short and plump kernels. This rice is identified as having a smooth, creamy texture, ideal for making rice pudding and other sweet dishes involving the use of rice. The length of the grains is 4 mm while its width is around 2.5 mm. It is mainly grown in cold weather areas, such as Japan, Korea and China.

Varieties of Rice:

Although there are more than 4000 varieties of rice that are growing every year, the most common varieties of rice that are seen in the market can be described as follows:

• Brown Rice:It is a variety of rice in which only the hull is removed. Due to the bran layers that are left on the grain, it has a natural tan color. The texture of the brown rice is slightly chewy with a nut like flavor, which is due to the bran present inside the grain. Brown rice takes about 30-45 minutes to cook and is considered to be a very good for health because of its nutritional value, as it contains less of starch as compared to white rice.

• White Rice:White rice is defined as that form of rice whose husk, bran and germ have been removed completely during the milling process. Because the white rice undergoes this process, it is also known as 'polished rice'. The entire husk, bran and germ get removed so that the rice does not get spoiled. In this manner, its storage capacity is increased to a great extent. It has a delicate flavor and contains lots of nutrients like thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and iron

• Parboiled Rice:Parboiled rice is yet another variety of rice which is cooked in a steam pressure before it is milled. The steam pressure process helps in pushing the vitamins and minerals present in the outer coats to shift to the central part of the kernel. The entire process of cooking takes about 20 minutes, and after cooking, the rice becomes firm in texture and also the grains of the parboiled rice do not cling to each other after it has been cooked.

Some Interesting Facts of Rice

Rice, being one of the most preferred forms of food and cultivation, has very interesting facts associated with it. These are:

• Asia is one of the largest consumers of rice, with more than 90% of rice being consumed by the people of Asia alone
• To produce 1 kg of irrigated rice, it takes about a whopping 5000 liters of water
• Farmers in remote areas, where there are no modern plowing machines, have to walk 80 km along with their water buffalo to plow just one hectare of land
• On an average, an Asian consumer eats about 150 kg of rice per year as compared to a European who consumes only 5 kg of rice in a year

Basmati Rice

It is a long aromatic variety of rice grown only in India & Pakistan world over. It has extra long slender grain which elongates more than twice of its original size upon cooking. Basmati Rice is unique among other aromatic long grain rice varieties due to its delicious taste, distinct flavor and superior aroma which literally make it the King of Rice. Agro- climatic conditions of the specific geographical area and method of harvesting, processing and aging attribute these characteristic features to Basmati rice.

Pulses have significant nutritional and health advantages for consumers. They are the most important dietary predictor of survival in older people of different ethnicities, and in the Seven Countries Study, legume consumption was highly correlated with a reduced mortality from coronary heart disease. Furthermore, pulses are especially high in amylose starch making them a good source of prebiotic resistant starch.

Jaggery or gur refers to the unrefined sugars used widely in the South Asian and South East Asian regions. Per se, it refers to the sugarcane sugar but is also used to refer to the products derived from both sugarcane and the date palm. It is a relatively pure and wholesome sugar, possessing high amounts of nutrients. Traditional Indian medicine or Ayurveda considers jaggery to be the most useful food in the treatment of various lung and throat infections. It is considered a better choice than refined sugars as it is a rich source of iron and other required minerals salts and is, therefore, highly recommended as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Jaggery is a popular part of the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent and is used in the various sweet dish preparations. According to the Indian culture, it is to be eaten in the raw form before any important occasion or any new project or venture is undertaken. The sap of the date palm is regarded as the ideal source for producing the best type of sugar and it is, therefore, highly valued. As sugarcane is not grown in as widespread an area as the northern part of the country, jaggery is produced from the sago and the coconut palms in the southernmost parts of the subcontinent. The centrality of the jaggery can be attested to by the fact that the two largest jaggery markets in the world are located in the districts of Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh in India.

Health Benefits

Jaggery is ascribed with various medicinal properties and other health benefits. A pure and wholesome food, it shares the variety of essential amino acids, minerals and vitamins of the sugarcane juice and this is why it is considered a healthier option. It is also high on calcium which is required for maintenance of bone strength and is a healthy and delicious snack.
Being rich in iron, it prevents diseases like anemia and also contains essential nutrients like magnesium and potassium. Magnesium is vital for the proper functioning of the nervous systems and the potassium regulates the blood pressure and the heart functions. While manufacturing processes in sugar utilizes chemicals such as sulphur dioxide, lime and other bleaching agents, jaggery is prepared in a natural way and is a relatively unrefined sugar. It purifies the blood, prevents rheumatism and bile disorders and is highly nutritious in value. Jaggery is also useful in combating problems like cough and stomach ailments like indigestion, acidity and constipation. Recent scientific research has reaffirmed the benefits of jaggery for the sensitive organs of the human body like the lungs. Consumption of jaggery is useful for those who are exposed to pollution on a regular basis like industrial workers. It has been lauded for its ability to help the human body to fight off the ill effects of pollution. We can provide jaggery in form of slabs, cakes and powder.

Fruits are a rich source of many important nutrients like fibers, vitamins, water, etc. The daily consumption of fruits keeps one healthy and at the same time maintain a young look.

Dried fruit is fruit that has been dried to remove some of the fruit's moisture, either naturally or through use of a machine, such as a food dehydrator. Raisins, prunes and dates are examples of popular dried fruits. Other fruits such as apples, apricots, bananas, cherries, cranberries, figs, kiwifruit, mangoes, peaches, pears, persimmons, pineapples, strawberries, blueberries and tomatoes can be dried. Some products sold as dried, like papaya and pineapples are actually candied fruit. Dried banana are sometimes fried.

The need for having a healthy and tasty snack in between our regular food time can be satisfied with the consumption of dry fruits and nuts. They fully satisfy the taste buds, and one need not worry about gaining weight!

Nutrition

Drying preserves fruit, even in the absence of refrigeration and significantly lengthens its shelf life. When fresh fruit is unavailable, impractical or out of season, dried fruit can provide an alternative. It is often added to baking mixes and breakfast cereals.

Like fresh fruit, dried fruit can be rich in vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B6, pantothenic acid) and dietary minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, copper, manganese).[1]

Since dehydration may result in water loss up to seven parts out of eight, dried fruit has a stronger flavor than its fresh counterpart. It takes about eight pounds of fresh fruit to make one pound of dried fruit. Ocean Spray made the raisins famous by drying cranberries and adding sugar to make them plump and sweet. Dried fruit can also be infused with fruit concentrate, like at Kariba Farms. Some dried fruit can be enjoyed without adding any sugar or fruit concentrate, including mangos and cherries.

Known as the 'king of spices', black pepper has remained the most precious and valuable form of spices in the world. It is the 3rd most added ingredient in food among the wide range of spices. India is one of the largest producers of black pepper, after China and Vietnam. Black pepper has played a pivotal role in India's international trade and it is said that the Europeans came to India primarily for this very spice. A wide variety of black pepper is traded at an international level, with India as one of the top five exporters of black pepper.

Cumin, also known as 'jeera' in India, is a widely used ingredient in Indian cuisines. It is referred to as the dried seed of 'Cuminum cyminum' that belongs to the parsley family. Cumin seeds are derived from the plant of cumin, a herbaceous annual plant, that has slender branched stems about 30 cm tall. Cumin seeds are a popular form of spice.

Dry Red Chilli is one of the many spices used in Indian cooking. It is the fruit of the plants from the genus capsicum, which are members of the nightshade family 'Solanaceae'. They are commercially cultivated in many part of the world as they yield better returns as compared to other varieties. The heat in all chillies, whether hot or mild, is due to the chemical known as 'capsaicin' which is present in chilli seeds and membranes. Dry red chilli is generally used as a tempering agent and is fried with other spices, then added to the dish as a final touch. In India, lentils, vegetables and many other regional cuisines are flavored with this spice-flavored-oil, comprising of red chilli, cumin, and other spices. Dried chillies can be stored for a longer duration.