Tomato Spirals Plant Support

Sun Dried Tomatoes Keywords: Tamatem / Dehydrating Tomatoes / Dried Tomatoes / Sun-Dried Tomatoes / Sun Dried Tomato / Sun Dry Tomato / Semi-dry Tomatoes / Semi-dry Tomato Family: Solanaceae Botanical name: Solanum Lycopersicum Origin: Egypt Season: in Winter (especially) Packing: 10 kg carton box Cultivation: Common Sun Dried Tomatoes Moisture: 20% almost Dried method: in Air dried (sun dried in an open area). Time for drying in Summer: 4-5 days Time for drying in Winter: 8:10 days - Sun-dried Tomatoes are produced from almost 12.50 kg of Fresh Tomatoes. - Egypt is considered the third largest producer of fresh tomatoes in the world, and it is cultivated in all governorates of Egypt for 11 months a year. And since Egypt has a warm, sunny climate, this allows tomatoes to be dried not only in the summer but also in the winter, as the natural sun is used to dry tomatoes without gas or electric ovens, and this reduces the cost of drying in Egypt in winter. How are Sun-dried Tomatoes done? - Tomatoes were sundried when their water fortified and become ripe after staying a long time drying in the sun. - In order to get good quality, Bulk Sun-dried tomatoes were usually treated with salt or sulfur dioxide before putting them in the sun. To complete the procedure of sun drying, the tomatoes spend between 4-10 days in the sun (according to the season and its sun strong) - Types of cherry tomatoes will lose 88% of their beginning weight (fresh), whereas tomatoes of large types can lose up to 93% through the procedure. Consequently, 8-14 kilograms of fresh tomatoes/tomato plants turned into one kilogram of sun-dried tomatoes. - After the process, the tomatoes do not lose their nutritional value. Tomatoes/tomato plants are rich in antioxidants, lycopene, and C vitamin. The last product has salt between 2-6%. - Sun-Dried Tomatoes/tomato plants are added to many food recipes and have different shapes and colors. - Sun-Dried Tomatoes/tomato plants contain a good flavor than fresh tomatoes, besides additives or preservatives of extra flavoring. Amazing health benefits of Sun Dried Tomatoes: 1) Can protect from cancer because of the Lycopene it contains. 2) Protect our sight because of Lutein and Zeaxanthin it contains. 3) Can take care of our immune system because it got copper. 4) Contain more potassium per part than a banana. 5) It contains manganese which is important for detoxing our bones and liver.

Coriander seeds have a health-supporting reputation that is high on the list of the healing spices. In parts of Europe, coriander has traditionally been referred to as an "anti-diabetic" plant. In parts of India, it has traditionally been used for its anti-inflammatory properties. In the United States, coriander has recently been studied for its cholesterol-lowering effects. Coriander is known all over the world for its medicinal properties. It is a great source of potassium, iron, vitamins A, K, and C, folic acid, magnesium, and calcium that can heal many health issues.

Oregano - scientifically named Origanum vulgare by Carolus Linnaeus – is a common species of Origanum, a genus of the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is native to warm-temperate western and south western Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. Oregano is a perennial herb, growing from 20–80 cm tall, with opposite leaves 1- 4 cm long. The flowers are purple, 3–4 mm long, produced in erect spikes. It is sometimes called Wild Marjoram, and its close relative O. majoramum is then known as "Sweet Marjoram". Uses Culinary Dried oregano for culinary use. Oregano growing in a field. Oregano is an important culinary herb. It is particularly widely used in Turkish, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, Latin American, and Italian cuisine. It is the leaves that are used in cooking, and the dried herb is often more flavourful than the fresh. [2] Oregano [3] is often used in tomato sauces, fried vegetables, and grilled meat. Together with basil, it contributes much to the distinctive character of many Italian dishes. It is commonly used by local chefs in southern Philippines when boiling carabao or cow meat to eliminate the odor of the meat, and to add a nice, spicy flavor. Oregano combines nicely with pickled olives, capers, and lovage leaves. Unlike most Italian herbs, [citation needed] oregano works with hot and spicy food, which is popular in southern Italy. Oregano is an indispensable ingredient in Greek cuisine. Oregano adds flavor to Greek salad and is usually added to the lemon-olive oil sauce that accompanies many fish or meat barbecues and some casseroles. In Turkish Cuisine, oregano is mostly used for flavoring meat, especially for mutton and lamb. In barbecue and kebab restaurants, it can be usually found on table, together with paprika, salt and pepper. Oregano growing in a pot. It has an aromatic, warm and slightly bitter taste. It varies in intensity; good quality oregano is so strong that it almost numbs the tongue, but the cultivars adapted to colder climates have often unsatisfactory flavor. The influence of climate, season and soil on the composition of the essential oil is greater than the difference between the various species. The related species Origanum onites (Greece, Turkey) and O. heracleoticum (Italy, Balkan Peninsula, West Asia) have similar flavors. A closely related plant is marjoram from Turkey, which, however, differs significantly in taste, because phenolic compounds are missing in its essential oil. Some breeds show a flavor intermediate between oregano and marjoram.

Black Pepper Oleoresin Botanical: Piper nigrum Family: N.O. Piperaceae Hindi Name: Gol Mirch General Description: The best Pepper of commerce comes from Malabar. Pepper is mentioned by Roman writers in the fifth century. The plant can attain a height of 20 or more feet, but for commercial purposes it is restricted to 12 feet. The plant is propagated by cuttings and grown at the base of trees with a rough, prickly bark to support them. Between three or four years after planting they commence fruiting and their productiveness ends about the fifteenth year. The berries are collected as soon as they turn red and before they are quite ripe; they are then dried in the sun. Geographical Sources: Black pepper is native to Malabar, a region in the Western Coast of South India; part of the union state Kerala. It is also grown in Malaysia and Indonesia since about that time when it was found in the Malabar Coast. In the last decades of the 20th century, pepper production increased dramatically as new plantations were founded in Thailand, Vietnam, China and Sri Lanka. The most important producers are India and Indonesia, which together account for about 50% of the whole production volume History/Region of Origin: In South India wild, and in Cochin-China; also cultivated in East and West Indies, Malay Peninsula, Malay Archipelago, Siam, Malabar, etc. Varieties -> in trade, the pepper grades are identified by their origin. In India -> The most important Indian grades are Malabar and Tellicherry (Thalassery). The Malabar grade is regular black pepper with a slightly greenish hue, while Tellicherry is a special product. Both Indian black peppers, but especially the Telicherry grade, are very aromatic and pungent. In the past, Malabar pepper was also traded under names like Goa or Aleppi. Cochin is the pepper trade center in India. In South East Asia, the most reputated proveniences for black pepper are Sarawak in Malaysia and Lampong from Sumatra/Indonesia. Both produce small-fruited black pepper that takes on a greyish colour during storage; both have a less-developed aroma, but Lampong pepper is pretty hot. Sarawak pepper is mild and often described fruity. Description: Oleoresin Black Pepper is the natural extract of dried tender berries of Piper Nigrum Linn of family Piperaceae. Manufacturing Process: It is obtained by the solvent extraction of Black Pepper and the solvent traces are removed by distilling it in vacua at controlled temperature. Physical Appearance: It is a yellowish brown viscous liquid with pungent slightly biting aroma of Black Pepper.

A tomato is a juicy fruit that's usually red, and grows on a vine or shrub. It's considered a fruit because it has seeds and develops from the ovary, or female reproductive organ, of the plant. Tomatoes come in different colors, shapes and sizes, and they're found in many foods, such as sauces, salsas, and salads. Quality : Mature, Not overripe or soft, Clean, Well developed, Fairly well formed, and Fairly smooth. Free from : Decay, Freezing injury, and Sunscald.