Basmati, meaning Queen of Fragrance is a variety of long-grain rice, famous for its fragrance and delicate flavor. Basmati rice has been reported in India since the early days of the 19th Century though it may have been named differently. Basmati is a variety of long grain rice which is traditionally from India. Its also called Oryza Sativa. Indian Basmati Rice is one of the famous worldwide for its quality and aroma. Basmati, the highly aromatic rice is nature's gift to the Indian sub-continent and it is India's gift to the whole world. Farmers in the northern parts of the country, at the foot of the Himalayan mountain ranges have been growing this scented rice for centuries. Basmati grown in India, they say, is as great as the land and as old as the civilization itself. The tropical climate and soil prevailing at the foothills of the Himalayas is perfect for Basmati rice cultivation. Basmati from India is a perfect treat for the connoisseurs of sumptuous food, all over the world.
Varieties
There are several varieties of basmati rice. 1121 Sella/Steam/Raw, Pusa Sella/Steam/Raw, Sugandha Sella/Steam/Raw, Sharbati Sella/Steam/Raw. Pusa & Sugantha is also called the name of super Kernel Basmati Rice. This rice is different from other rice mainly due to the aroma and elongation post cooking. No other rice has this combined characteristic. The post cooking elongation of more than twice its original length, the aroma and its sweet taste has made basmati rice a delicacy.
Jaggery is a traditional non-centrifugal cane sugar consumed in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is a concentrated product of cane juice and often dates or palm sap without separation of the molasses and crystals, and can vary from golden brown to dark brown in color. Jaggery contains some vitamins and minerals, making it comparatively healthier than white sugar. Gur (jaggery) is a natural product of sugarcane. It is in more unrefined form than sugar. It is a brown raw mass of sucrose which gets it color because of other elements found in concentration such as wood ash and bagasse. Jaggery is commonly made from two products that are sugar cane and date palm tree.
In fact, as a study published in Ayurpharm - International Journal of Ayurveda and Allied Sciences in 2016 points out, Ayurveda endorses the use of jaggery for therapeutic and pharmaceutical purposes - and has done so since ancient times. This is not just because jaggery is a natural and healthy sweetener when compared to white sugar but also because its mineral content is considered to be much higher.
Jaggery is packed with calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium and phosphorus and even has trace amounts of zinc, copper, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. Studies suggest that jaggery has B vitamins, some amounts of plant proteins and loads of phytochemicals and antioxidants. No wonder then that eating jaggery, especially during the winter season, has many potential benefits. The following are some health benefits you can garner by including more jaggery into your diet.
BENEFITS OF JAGERRY(GURH):
Cleanses the whole body.
Improves digestion.
Prevents anemia.
Improves immune function.
Aids glucose control and weight loss.
FORMS OF JAGERRY:
Jaggery is available in two froms:
- Cubes
- Powder
Copier Paper is a white commodity in writing paper grade. Copier paper is now marketed as multi purpose paper used in most common type of office machines. Copier paper is the most commonly used as Printer paper; the stuff you purchase in large packs and stockpile beside your printer. It's thin, lightweight and 75% opaque, and often has a matte coating for faster drying times.
Copier paper has uniform dimension and used for Photostat, and photo printing.
Advantages of copier paper:
ï?? Smooth paper surface makes sharp and clear printing/copying.
ï?? Two sided usage gives the paper sheet high opacity.
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Specifications:
Size: A4 (most demanded), A3, FS (free size).
GSM: 70, 75, 80.
WHITENESS: 94-96%, 98-100%, 102-104%, 104-106%.
