V.P and Sons

Mulund, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Psyllium seeds come from a species of plantain (Plantago psyllium) and are an excellent source of insoluble (as well as soluble) fiber. They are the basis of many safe commercial laxatives. You can buy powdered psyllium seed husks at health-food stores without the sweeteners, dyes, and flavors that are added to drugstore products. The only caution about this wonderful remedy for constipation is that it must be used with plenty of water; otherwise the fiber will form an obstructing mass that may add to your problems.

Hulled sesame seeds are considered as the most nutritious seeds because of its proteins and valuable minerals. The husk hull (skin) of these seeds are removed hence are called as hulled sesame seeds. Prior to hulling process, these sesame seeds are thoroughly cleaned. Hulled sesame seeds are relatively softer and delicious as compared to natural sesame seeds.

Black sesame seeds are small, flat seeds, dark in color, that are used in cooking or for their medicinal properties. The use of sesame seeds and sesame oil dates back thousands of years. An Assyrian tale speaks of gods who drank sesame wine before creating the earth. Black sesame seeds are high in many minerals including calcium and iron and are also used to promote regular bowel movements. They have a sweet and nutty flavor.

Sunflower seeds are more commonly eaten as a healthy snack than as part of a meal. They can also be used as garnishes or ingredients in various recipes. The seeds may be sold as in-shell seeds or dehulled kernels. The seeds can also be sprouted and eaten in salads. When in-shell seeds are processed, they are first dried. Afterwards, they may also be roasted or dusted with salt or flour for preservation of flavor. Dehulling is commonly performed by cracking the hull with one's teeth and spitting it out while keeping the kernel in the mouth and eating it.

sesame Seeds is a powerhouse of organic minerals, especially calcium, and is an alkaline food that supports bone and general health. Sesame seeds are full of calcium, magnesium, copper, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fiber. They offer the most nutritional value when the entire seed is used (un-hulled).

Natural Brown Sesame Seeds not only offer a rustic look when sprinkled on top of breads, rolls, and buns, but they add a distinctive flavor as well. Sesame seeds are also a good source of fiber. Prime season for sesame seeds is between September and April when the new crops are harvested. A cologne is made from sesame flowers. The oilcakes left after pressing sesame oil are rich in protein and are used as cattle feed and as a subsistence food.

Safflower is a plant. The flower and oil from the seeds are used as medicine. Safflower seeds used for oil production may be either cold pressed, expeller pressed or solvent extracted .The by-product, safflower meal, is mostly used as a protein ingredient for animal feeding. Dehulling improves crushing efficiency, but the hardness of the seed coat and the extreme softness of the kernel make the operation costly and only economically viable if there is a market for hulls

Dill also known as Lao coriander, It is the sole species of the genus Anethum. Dill seed is used as a spice, with a flavor somewhat similar to caraway, but also resembling that of fresh or dried dill .

Ajwain probably originated in egypt and the eastern mediterranean area. Ajwain has many medicinal uses and is a very old unani medicine. It also has culinary uses especially in india. In the kitchen, ajwain seeds are almost exclusively used in indian cuisine. They are mainly found in pulse dishes such as dal, as well as vegetable dishes and pickles. The sharp flavour of ajwain has the ability to cut through rich flavours and densely spiced foods.

A type of oilseed, Nyjer is a popular birdseed because after sterilization it will not sprout if spilled and because it is an exceptional energy source for backyard birds. Niger(Nyjer) Seeds which comes from the Ramtili plant and scientifically known as Guizotia abyssinica. Oil enriched, black and small Ingurgitated with oils. Niger Seeds are mainly used to feed the birds and it also marginal used in India as jelly.

Sunn Hemp is a fast growing nitrogen fixing legume. Sunn Hemp is used for green manure forage, organic soil building and cover crop applications. Sunn Hemp is none seed bearing in the North American climates. Sunn Hemp provides as much as 20 tons per acre of green tonnage with a maximum of 150 units of Nitrogen fixation per acre in as little as 90 days.

Celery is a member of the parsley family of plants and there are many health benefits of celery seeds that we can get. The botanical name of celery is Apium graviolens. Celery is commonly grown in India and France and several other parts of the world. Celery is a kind of vegetable and is used in various American dishes and as a nutritional food. It is bitter and sometimes sour in taste.

Sesbania is a vigorous growing annual legume that thrives in warm weather. Sesbania stalks can reach 8-12 feet in height. Sesbania is very valuable as a green manure or cover crop. Using Sesbania for green manure it should be plowed under in 8-12 weeks. Great for biomass, soil sweetener or summer cover crop for winter vegetable crops. Sesbania is a seed producing legume also used for game bird feed and cover in food plots.

Dried lotus seeds that are sold in packages or in bulk at many Asian markets must first be soaked in water overnight prior to use due to their hardness and toughness. They can then be added directly to soups and congee, or used in other dishes. Fresh lotus seeds are sold in the seed heads of the plant and eaten by breaking the individual seeds out of cone shaped head. The soft rubbery shell that surrounds each seed should be removed before consuming.