In 2015, Indonesia was still one of the world's largest nutmeg producers besides Guatemala, India, Nepal, and Laos. Nutmeg production in Indonesia reached 33,711 tons with a planted area of 168,904 ha (Director General of Plantations, 2016). Maluku and Papua are the largest nutmeg centers, followed by Aceh and North Sulawesi.
Clove is one of the plantation plants that can be utilized for various purposes both as medicine and industrial needs. Cloves are commonly used as a flavor enhancer for food and drinks. Its warm and spicy sensation is quite popular among people, especially those who live in cold areas.
Vanilla is a commodity that is quite difficult to cultivate and has a long production process.
Cinnamon is a plant of the genus Cinnamomum and family Lauraceae that is used as a spice producer. This spice has a Strong Aroma, Warmth, and Sweet Taste. The part of cinnamon that can be utilized is the inner bark which is cut to a certain thickness or in the form of Cinnamon powder. Some Cinnamon Species Sold in the Market include, Cinnamomum Verum (True cinnamon, Sri Lanka Cinnamon or Ceylon Cinnamon), Cinnamomum Burmanni (Korintje, Kasiavera, or Indonesian Cinnamon), Cinnamomum Loureiroi (Saigon Cinnamon or Vietnamese Cinnamon), Cinnamomum Aromaticum (Cassia or Chinese Cinnamon).
Areca nut is one of the monocotyledonous plants classified as palms. Areca nut trees belong to the Arecaceae family in the Arecales order. This plant, which has a straight and slender trunk, has many benefits and is commonly known as a medicinal plant. The utilization of areca nut plants is not only for export to China and several South Asian countries, but in some areas of Sumatra and Kalimantan it is used for ceremonial events such as betel nut concoction for traditional ceremonies.
Pepper, also called peppercorns, is slightly bitter, spicy, warm, and antipyretic. There are generally two types of pepper commonly used for cooking, namely Black Pepper and White Pepper. Quoted from Astro Page, these two have differences both in terms of processing and usefulness. Here are the Differences between Black Pepper and White Pepper,
Rice is one of the most important staple food products in the world. The Asian continent is home to farmers who produce about 90% of the world's total rice production. Rice cultivation is suitable in regions with warm climates, low labor costs and high rainfall because cultivation of this staple food requires a lot of labor and water supply. Regions that meet these criteria are mostly in Asia.
Corn is one of the world's most important carbohydrate-producing food crops, along with wheat and rice. Today, corn has also become an important component of animal feed. Other uses are as a source of edible oil and as a base for cornstarch. Various derivatives of corn become raw materials for various products of the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and chemical industries. Corn was introduced to the archipelago by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. The height of the corn plant varies greatly, the average in cultivation reaches 2.0 to 2.5 m, although there are cultivars that can reach 12 m in height in certain body environments.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a versatile spice with a long history in cooking, traditional medicine, and other uses. Turmeric originated in the Indian region and was brought to Indonesia through trade and cultural links with India. In traditional medicine, turmeric is used to treat a variety of health problems, including inflammation, indigestion, and as an antidote. In addition to traditional medicine, turmeric is an important spice in Indonesian cuisine. It is commonly used in rendang, satay, gulai, and many curry dishes.
