Small Cardamom (Green Cardamom) Specifications:
Product Name: Small Cardamom (Green Cardamom)
Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum
Family: Zingiberaceae
Physical Characteristics:
Appearance: Small, triangular, spindle-shaped pods with ridged surface
Color: Bright green to pale green
Size: 5-8 mm in length (graded by size)
Seeds: Black or dark brown seeds inside the pod
Aroma: Strong, sweet, and slightly floral
Flavor: Warm, spicy, and sweet with citrus undertones
Grading Based on Size and Quality:
Grade Pod Size (mm) Color
7-8 mm (Jumbo) 7-8 mm Bright Green
6-7 mm (Bold) 6-7 mm Green
5-6 mm (Medium) 5-6 mm Green/Pale Green
< 5 mm (Baby/Small) < 5 mm Pale Green/Yellowish
Chemical Characteristics:
Purity: 99% min
Moisture: 12% max
Admixture: 1% max
Foreign Matter: 0.5% max
Immature Pods: 5% max
Empty and Open Pods: 1% max
Seed Content: 70-80% (depending on grade)
Volatile Oil Content: 3-8% (depending on grade)
Microbiological Properties:
Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g
Salmonella: Absent/25g
E. Coli: Absent/10g
Packaging:
Available Packaging: 5kg, 10kg, 25kg jute or poly bags as per customer requirement
Shelf Life: 12-18 months when stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight
Usage:
Small cardamom is widely used in sweet and savory dishes, teas, and spice blends.
Essential in flavoring desserts, curries, rice dishes, and beverages.
Known for its digestive properties and traditional medicinal uses.
Origin:
India (mainly from Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu)
Also sourced from Guatemala
Chickpeas Specifications
Product Name Chickpeas Kabuli or Desi varieties
Botanical Name Cicer arietinum
Family Fabaceae
Physical Characteristics
Type Kabuli Chickpeas
Appearance Large round beigecolored with a smooth coat
Grading Based on Size Kabuli Chickpeas
Grade SizeCount per 100g
6mm8mm 3842 seeds100g
8mm9mm 3638 seeds100g
9mm10mm 3236 seeds100g
10mm12mm 2832 seeds100g
Desi Chickpeas
Smaller irregular shape dark brown or black with a rough coat
Smaller seeds around 57 mm
Stronger more earthy
Chemical Characteristics
Purity 99 min
Moisture 12 max
Foreign Matter 05 max
Admixture 05 max
DamagedBroken Grains 2 max
Discolored Grains 1 max
Insect Damage 05 max
Nutritional Information per 100g
Calories 364 kcal
Protein 19g
Fat 6g
Carbohydrates 61g
Dietary Fiber 17g
Iron 62mg
Calcium 105mg
Potassium 875mg
Packaging
Available Packaging 25kg 50kg PP bags or jute bags as per customer requirement
Shelf Life 1218 months when stored in a cool dry place
Usage
Chickpeas are used in a wide range of dishes including hummus curries salads and soups
They are a highprotein ingredient used in vegetarian and vegan diets
Ground into flour for various culinary applications including breads and snacks
Varieties
Kabuli Chickpeas Lightcolored larger smooth coat
Desi ChickpeasBengal gram Darkcolored smaller rough coat
Origin
India
Coriander Seeds Specifications:
Product Name: Coriander Seeds (Whole)
Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum
Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Physical Characteristics:
Appearance: Small, round, slightly ribbed seeds
Color: Light brown to yellowish-brown
Shape: Spherical or slightly oval
Size: 3-5 mm in diameter
Aroma: Mild, sweet, and citrusy fragrance
Flavor: Mildly spicy with citrus notes, slightly sweet
Chemical Characteristics:
Purity: 99% min
Moisture: 9% max
Admixture: 1% max
Foreign Matter: 0.5% max
Damaged/Discolored Seeds: 2% max
Volatile Oil Content: 0.3-1.0% (variety dependent)
Varieties Available:
Eagle Coriander
Badami Coriander
Single Parrot
Double Parrot
(Specify varieties available based on your supply)
Packaging:
Available Packaging: 25kg, 50kg PP or jute bags as per customer requirement
Shelf Life: 12-18 months when stored in a cool, dry place
Usage:
Widely used in spice blends, curries, pickles, and sauces.
Ground coriander seeds are essential in seasoning, adding a subtle spice to dishes.
Known for digestive benefits in traditional remedies.
Origin:
India
Cumin Seeds Specifications:
Product Name: Cumin Seeds (Whole)
Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum
Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
Physical Characteristics:
Appearance: Small, boat-shaped seeds with ridged texture
Color: Light to dark brown
Aroma: Warm, earthy, and slightly nutty fragrance
Flavor: Distinctively pungent, bitter-sweet with hints of lemon
Size: 3-6 mm in length
Purity: 99.5% min
Admixture: 0.5% max
Moisture: 8% max
Foreign Matter: 0.5% max
Damaged/Discolored Seeds: 1% max
Volatile Oil Content: 2.5% min
Microbiological Properties:
Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g
Salmonella: Absent/25g
E. Coli: Absent/10g
Packaging:
Available Packaging: 25kg, 50kg PP bags or as per customer requirement
Shelf Life: 12-18 months in a cool, dry place
Usage:
Widely used in spice blends, curries, soups, and marinades.
Known for its digestive properties and as a remedy in traditional medicine.
Fresh Ginger Specifications
Product Name Fresh Ginger Whole
Botanical Name Zingiber officinale
Family Zingiberaceae
Physical Characteristics
Appearance Fresh plump and firm rhizomes with smooth to slightly wrinkled skin
Color Skin Light brown to golden tan
Color Flesh Pale yellow to light greenishyellow
Shape Irregular knobby and branched rhizomes
Size 515 cm in length variety dependent varying diameter
Aroma Strong pungent and spicy with a citrusy note
Flavor Warm sharp and slightly sweet with a peppery bite
Grading Based on Size and Quality
Grade Rhizome Size Moisture Shape
Extra Large XL 15 cm length 8590 Clean intact minimal branching
Large L 1015 cm length 8085 Intact mildly branched
Medium M 510 cm length 7580 Moderately branched
Small S 5 cm length 7075 More branching
Chemical Characteristics
Moisture 8090 depending on grade
Foreign Matter 05 max
DamagedDiscolored Rhizomes 1 max
Fibrous Content Low in fresh ginger variety dependent
Volatile Oil Content 12 responsible for aroma and flavor
Oleoresin Content 36 variety dependent
Packaging
Available Packaging 5kg 10kg 25kg cartons or mesh bags as per customer requirement
Shelf Life 24 weeks when stored in a cool dry place 1012C with proper ventilation
Usage
Widely used in culinary applications across Asian Indian and global cuisines for flavoring
Essential in curries soups teas and stirfries
Known for medicinal properties in traditional medicine for digestive antiinflammatory and immuneboosting benefits
Varieties Available
Indian Ginger Medium to large size pungent high oil content
Origin
India
Fresh Ginger Specifications
Product Name Fresh Ginger Whole
Botanical Name Zingiber officinale
Family Zingiberaceae
Physical Characteristics
Appearance Fresh plump and firm rhizomes with smooth to slightly wrinkled skin
Color Skin Light brown to golden tan
Color Flesh Pale yellow to light greenishyellow
Shape Irregular knobby and branched rhizomes
Size 515 cm in length variety dependent varying diameter
Aroma Strong pungent and spicy with a citrusy note
Flavor Warm sharp and slightly sweet with a peppery bite
Grading Based on Size and Quality
Grade Rhizome Size Moisture Shape
Extra Large XL 15 cm length 8590 Clean intact minimal branching
Large L 1015 cm length 8085 Intact mildly branched
Medium M 510 cm length 7580 Moderately branched
Small S 5 cm length 7075 More branching
Chemical Characteristics
Moisture 8090 depending on grade
Foreign Matter 05 max
DamagedDiscolored Rhizomes 1 max
Fibrous Content Low in fresh ginger variety dependent
Volatile Oil Content 12 responsible for aroma and flavor
Oleoresin Content 36 variety dependent
Packaging
Available Packaging 5kg 10kg 25kg cartons or mesh bags as per customer requirement
Shelf Life 24 weeks when stored in a cool dry place 1012C with proper ventilation
Usage
Widely used in culinary applications across Asian Indian and global cuisines for flavoring
Essential in curries soups teas and stirfries
Known for medicinal properties in traditional medicine for digestive antiinflammatory and immuneboosting benefits
Varieties Available
Indian Ginger Medium to large size pungent high oil content
Origin
India
Fresh Green Chilli Specifications
Product Name Fresh Green Chilli Whole
Botanical Name Capsicum annuum or Capsicum frutescens
Family Solanaceae
Physical Characteristics
Appearance Long slender and glossy with smooth skin
Color Vibrant green
Shape Conical or cylindrical tapered at one end
Length 512 cm variety dependent
Aroma Fresh sharp and spicy
Flavor Spicy with varying heat levels depending on variety
Grading Based on Size and Variety
Grade Size cm Variety
Extra Large XL 1012 cm G4 Hybrid
Large L 810 cm Jwala Hybrid
Medium M 68 cm Jwala Bullet
Small S 56 cm S9 Bullet
Chemical Characteristics
Purity 99 min
Moisture 90 max
Foreign Matter 05 max
DamagedDiscolored Chillies 1 max
Pungency 10000 to 50000 Scoville Heat Units SHU depending on variety
Capsaicin Content 01 to 05 variety dependent
Packaging
Available Packaging 5kg 10kg 25kg cartons or crates as per customer requirement
Shelf Life 714 days when stored at 710C in a cool dry place
Usage
Widely used in Indian Mexican and Asian cuisines for their heat and flavor
Essential ingredient in curries pickles salads and sauces
Known for its antioxidant properties and benefits in boosting metabolism
Varieties Available
G4 Hybrid Long mild and medium pungency
Jwala Smaller medium heat commonly used in Indian dishes
Bullet Small and highly pungent
S9 Medium size high heat
Origin
India
Natural Honey Specifications:
Product Name: Natural Honey
Botanical Source: Multi-floral (or specific single-floral source, e.g., Acacia, Clover, Wildflower, etc.)
HS Code: 0409
Grade: Food grade
Physical Characteristics:
Appearance: Thick, viscous liquid
Color: Varies from light amber to dark amber depending on the floral source
Consistency: Smooth, viscous, and uniform texture
Aroma: Sweet, floral, and characteristic of the source flora
Flavor: Sweet, slightly tangy, and floral with unique variations based on the floral source
Chemical Characteristics:
Moisture Content: 18% max
Total Sugars (Sucrose, Glucose, Fructose): 75-80% (typically fructose 38%, glucose 31%, sucrose 1-2%)
Fructose to Glucose Ratio: 1.0 to 1.3
Acidity (Free Acidity): 30 meq/kg max
Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF): 40 mg/kg max (EU standard)
Ash Content: 0.6% max
Diastase Activity (DN): 8 Schade units min
pH: 3.5-5.5
Water Insoluble Matter: 0.1% max
Antibiotics: Not detectable
Heavy Metals (Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic): Within permissible limits as per international standards
Packaging:
Available Packaging: 250g, 500g, 1kg glass jars, plastic bottles, or bulk in 20kg, 25kg buckets, and 290kg food-grade steel drums
Shelf Life: 18-24 months when stored in a cool, dry place (away from direct sunlight)
Storage Conditions:
Storage Temperature: Below 25�°C (room temperature)
Humidity: Below 65%
Avoid crystallization by keeping at stable temperature; can be re-liquefied by gentle warming.
Usage:
Widely used as a natural sweetener in beverages, desserts, dressings, and sauces.
Used in medicinal applications for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Popular in skincare products due to its moisturizing properties.
Certifications:
Organic Certification (if applicable): USDA Organic, EU Organic, or other certifying bodies
Other Certifications: FSSAI, ISO, HACCP, Halal, Kosher, etc. (as applicable)
Origin:
India
Natural Honey Specifications:
Product Name: Natural Honey
Botanical Source: Multi-floral (or specific single-floral source, e.g., Acacia, Clover, Wildflower, etc.)
HS Code: 0409
Grade: Food grade
Physical Characteristics:
Appearance: Thick, viscous liquid
Color: Varies from light amber to dark amber depending on the floral source
Consistency: Smooth, viscous, and uniform texture
Aroma: Sweet, floral, and characteristic of the source flora
Flavor: Sweet, slightly tangy, and floral with unique variations based on the floral source
Chemical Characteristics:
Moisture Content: 18% max
Total Sugars (Sucrose, Glucose, Fructose): 75-80% (typically fructose 38%, glucose 31%, sucrose 1-2%)
Fructose to Glucose Ratio: 1.0 to 1.3
Acidity (Free Acidity): 30 meq/kg max
Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF): 40 mg/kg max (EU standard)
Ash Content: 0.6% max
Diastase Activity (DN): 8 Schade units min
pH: 3.5-5.5
Water Insoluble Matter: 0.1% max
Antibiotics: Not detectable
Heavy Metals (Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic): Within permissible limits as per international standards
Packaging:
Available Packaging: 250g, 500g, 1kg glass jars, plastic bottles, or bulk in 20kg, 25kg buckets, and 290kg food-grade steel drums
Shelf Life: 18-24 months when stored in a cool, dry place (away from direct sunlight)
Storage Conditions:
Storage Temperature: Below 25�°C (room temperature)
Humidity: Below 65%
Avoid crystallization by keeping at stable temperature; can be re-liquefied by gentle warming.
Usage:
Widely used as a natural sweetener in beverages, desserts, dressings, and sauces.
Used in medicinal applications for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Popular in skincare products due to its moisturizing properties.
Certifications:
Organic Certification (if applicable): USDA Organic, EU Organic, or other certifying bodies
Other Certifications: FSSAI, ISO, HACCP, Halal, Kosher, etc. (as applicable)
Origin:
India
Black Pepper (Garbled and Ungarbled) Specifications:
Product Name: Black Pepper (Whole)
Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
Family: Piperaceae
Garbled vs. Ungarbled:
Garbled Pepper: Handpicked and cleaned to remove stems, dust, and foreign matter. High purity.
Ungarbled Pepper: Mechanically harvested with minimal cleaning. Contains more foreign matter and impurities compared to garbled.
Physical Characteristics:
Appearance: Small, spherical, wrinkled black or dark brown berries
Size: 3-6 mm in diameter
Aroma: Strong, pungent, and earthy
Flavor: Hot, sharp, and mildly fruity
Chemical Characteristics:
Parameter Garbled Ungarbled
Purity 99% min 95% min
Foreign Matter 0.5% max 2% max
Moisture 12.5% max 12.5% max
Light Berries 2% max 5% max
Pinheads 0.5% max 2% max
Bulk Density 550-600 g/l 500-550 g/l
Black Seeds 98% min 95% min
Extraneous Matter 0.5% max 2% max
Ash Content 6.5% max 6.5% max
Volatile Oil Content 2% min 2% min
Packaging:
Available Packaging: 25kg, 50kg PP or jute bags as per customer requirement
Shelf Life: 12-18 months when stored in a cool, dry place
Usage:
Essential spice used in culinary applications worldwide, in whole, cracked, or ground form.
Black pepper is a vital ingredient in spice blends, marinades, soups, and sauces.
Known for its medicinal benefits, aiding digestion, and used in traditional remedies.
Origin:
India
Dry Red Chilli Specifications:
Product Name: Dry Red Chilli (Whole)
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum or Capsicum frutescens
Family: Solanaceae
Physical Characteristics:
Appearance: Wrinkled or smooth skin, depending on variety
Color: Bright to dark red
Shape: Long and slender or short and round (depending on variety)
Length: 5-12 cm (variety dependent)
Heat (Pungency): 15,000 to 100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) â?? depending on variety
Capsaicin Content: 0.226% to 0.7% (variety dependent)
Aroma: Strong, spicy fragrance
Flavor: Hot and pungent with a hint of sweetness
Chemical Characteristics:
Moisture: 12% max
Broken Chilies: 5% max
Discolored/Discoloured Pods: 4% max
Foreign Matter: 1% max
Loose Seeds: 2% max
Pesticide Residue: As per European or US FDA standards (specify as per requirement)
Varieties Available:
Sannam (S4)
Teja
Byadgi
Guntur
Kashmiri
Packaging:
Available Packaging: 25kg, 50kg PP bags, or jute bags as per customer requirement
Shelf Life: 12-18 months when stored in a cool, dry place
Usage:
Widely used in curries, pickles, sauces, and spice blends.
Adds heat and color to dishes, popular in Indian, Chinese, and Mexican cuisines.