Black seed is said to help boost the immune system, fight cancer, prevent pregnancy, reduce swelling and lessen allergic reactions by acting as an antihistamine. They come from Nigella sativa, a small plant with pale purple, blue, or white flowers that grows in Eastern Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East. Research has also shown that back seed may aid in lowering people's body mass index. The oil produced from it is also very beneficial for the skin in treating eczema, acne and psoriasis
The Ethiopian Red Chili pepper is the key ingredient of this blend. The red chili peppers are cleaned, the seeds are removed and dried in the sun until they are crispy enough to be crushed. Fresh ginger, fresh garlic, fresh sacred basil, and fresh rue are mixed in and grind with the peppers. Once the mix also dries, it goes into the factory to be blended into a fine spice. The blend has a unique aroma and brings any food alive with full flavor as it contains shallots, fenugreek, cardamom, black seed, black pepper, sea salt, caraway seed, thyme, cinnamon, and rosemary. The fusion of all these ingredients gives this red chili pepper spice a unique nutritional benefit while also being an incredible additive to any dish that is being prepared. While mass production is conceived as an antithesis to quality, like all our products, this Berbere blend is carefully prepared in the same traditional manner. All the ingredients are handpicked in Ethiopia, vegan, and contain no artificial colors or preservatives.
1. General Requirements
Organic spices must be cultivated, processed, and packaged in compliance with organic farming standards such as USDA Organic, EU Organic, or other recognized organic certifications. These spices should be free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
2. Product Characteristics
Appearance: Clean, uniform, and free from foreign matter
Color: Natural color characteristic of the spice variety
Aroma & Flavor: Fresh, strong, and typical of the spice, without off-odors
Texture: Whole, crushed, ground, or powdered as per specification
Purity: Minimum 99% purity, depending on the spice type
3. Chemical Parameters
Moisture Content: Typically 10% (varies by spice type)
Essential Oil Content: As per standard specifications for each spice
Ash Content: Within permissible limits
Pesticide Residue: Below the maximum residue levels (MRLs) set by organic certification bodies
Heavy Metals (Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury): Within permissible limits
4. Microbiological Requirements
Total Plate Count (TPC): Within allowable limits
Yeast & Mold Count: Within permissible limits
Salmonella: Absent in 25g sample
E. coli & Coliforms: Within allowable limits
5. Packaging & Labeling
Packaging Material: Food-grade, eco-friendly, and moisture-proof
Labeling: Must indicate Certified Organic, spice name, batch number, net weight, expiry date, country of origin, and organic certification logo
6. Storage & Shelf Life
Storage Conditions: Cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight
Shelf Life: Typically 12-36 months, depending on spice type
What are the Health Benefits of fennel?
1) Fennel makes your bones more strong and healthier. Because it contains about 115 mg of calcium that helps to form and strengthen the bones of the human body
2) Fennel makes your skin more healthy. It helps to maintain skin health because it contains a high percentage of vitamin C that can reduce the free radical damage that can lead to premature aging and can help to form collagen and protect the skin's appearance.
3) Fennel contains many antioxidants.
4) Fennel has the power to lower blood pressure and inflammation. Because it contains a high percentage of potassium and a low percentage of sodium, that prevents high blood pressure.
5) The fennel has anti-bacterial, viral, and fungal effects.
6) Fennel's oil may be used in perfumes.
7) Fennel can be used as a dwelling for epilepsy through the mouth.
8) Fennel is one of the contents of the suppositories used to treat inflammation of the anus.
9) Fennel can be used to relieve stomach pain and expel intestinal gases.
10) A boiled drink of fennel seeds is used in colds.
Cassia is an aromatic bark, similar to cinnamon, but differing in strength and quality. Its bark is darker, thicker and coarser, and the corky outer bark is often left on. The outer surface is rough and grayish brown, the inside barks is smoother and reddish-brown. It is less costly than cinnamon and is often sold ground as cinnamon. When buying as sticks, cinnamon rolls into a single quill while cassia is rolled from both sides toward the centre so that they end up resembling scrolls. Cassia buds. Cassia buds resemble cloves. They are the dried unripe fruits about 14 mm (1/2 in) long and half as wide. It is native to Burma and grown in China, Indo-China, the East and West Indies and Central America.
One of the oldest spices known to man. It has a strong characteristic aroma and flavor. We may sometimes hear cinnamon refer to as cassia. This term is used to distinguish between the Southeast Asia and the Ceylon type of cinnamon. Almost all of the cinnamon consumed in the United States is derived from trees grown in Southeast Asia. Nowadays cinnamon is used to flavor bakery and dairy products, as well as drinks.
Cassia-cinnamon is such a familiar and beloved spice it needs little introduction. A global favorite for its delicious aromatic flavor.
