For ages, ginger has been used as a spice as well as medicine by many people. These applications were mainly popular in the Arabic, Indian, and Asian traditional communities. Later, the plant was exported into the European countries.
The use of ginger as an ingredient in many cuisines has brought about huge success. Its value in the international spice market has also risen considerably. In Sri Lanka, ginger rhizomes can be traded while fresh or when dried.
Ginger is the root of flowering plant. It is used as a spice for food, flavoring for beverages or in folk medicine. Ginger originated in South China and later spread all over Asia followed by the African continent. The spice was introduced to Europe from India in the 1st century AD. Today it is a very commonly used spice globally.
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Key Specifications/Special Features
Contains Gingerol, a substance with powerful medicinal properties
Can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness
Can reduce muscle pain and soreness
The anti-inflammatory effects can help with Osteoarthritis
Drastically lower blood sugars and improves heart disease risk factors
Can help treat chronic indigestion
Ginger powder can significantly reduce menstrual pain
Has antibacterial properties
Lowers cholesterol levels
Improves brain functions and protects against Alzheimer's disease
The active ingredient in ginger can help fight infections
Onions are members of the Allium genus of flowering plants that also includes garlic, shallots, leeks and chives. These vegetables contain various vitamins, minerals and potent plant compounds that have been shown to promote health in many ways.
In fact, the medicinal properties of onions have been recognized since ancient times, when they were used to treat ailments like headaches, heart disease and mouth sores. They’re versatile and can be used to heighten the flavor of any savory dish.
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Key Specifications/Special Features
Packed with nutrients
Benefit heart health
Loaded with antioxidants
Contain cancer-fighting compounds
Help control blood sugar
Boosts bone density
Have antibacterial properties
May boost digestive health
Easy to add to your diet
Harmonization System (HS) Code : 07031010
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A pumpkin is a cultivar of a squash plant, most commonly of Cucurbita pepo, that is round with smooth, slightly ribbed skin, and most often deep yellow to orange in coloration. The thick shell contains the seeds and pulp.
In a 100-gram amount, raw pumpkin provides 110 kilojoules (26 kilocalories) of food energy and is an excellent source (20% or more the Daily Value, DV) of provitamin A beta-carotene and vitamin A (53% DV). Vitamin C is present in moderate content (11% DV), but no other nutrients are in significant amounts (less than 10% DV, table). Pumpkin is 92% water, 6.5% carbohydrate, 0.1% fat and 1% protein.
Pumpkins are very versatile in their uses for cooking. Most parts of the pumpkin are edible, including the fleshy shell, the seeds, the leaves, and even the flowers. Pumpkin purée is sometimes prepared and frozen for later use. When ripe, the pumpkin can be boiled, steamed, or roasted.
Pumpkins that are still small and green may be eaten in the same way as squash or zucchini. In the Middle East, pumpkin is used for sweet dishes; a well-known sweet delicacy is called halawa yaqtin. In the Indian subcontinent, pumpkin is cooked with butter, sugar, and spices in a dish called kadu ka halwa. Pumpkin is used to make sambar in Udupi cuisine. In Guangxi province, China, the leaves of the pumpkin plant are consumed as a cooked vegetable or in soups. In Australia and New Zealand, pumpkin is often roasted in conjunction with other vegetables. In Japan, small pumpkins are served in savory dishes, including tempura. In Myanmar, pumpkins are used in both cooking and desserts (candied). The seeds are a popular sunflower seed substitute. In Thailand, small pumpkins are steamed with custard inside and served as a dessert. In Vietnam, pumpkins are commonly cooked in soups with pork or shrimp. In Italy, it can be used with cheeses as a savory stuffing for ravioli. Also, pumpkin can be used to flavor both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
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Key Specifications/Special Features
Highly nutritious and particularly rich in vitamin A
High antioxidant content reduces the risk of chronic diseases
Packs vitamins that may boost immunity
Vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin protects eyesight
Nutrient density and low calorie count promotes weight loss
Antioxidant content lowers risk of cancer
Potassium, vitamin C and fiber may benefit heart health
Contains compounds that promote healthy skin
Incredibly versatile and easy to add to diet
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Capsicum is often called Banana Pepper due to its curvy shape yellowish color, making it similar to a banana. Although not very ‘hot’, the flavor depends on the maturity of the vegetable. The ripest are generally sweeter than the rest. Widely cultivated in up-country and mid-country wet zone in Sri Lanka.
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Key Specifications/Special Features
Capsicums are an excellent source of vitamin A and C
They are also a good source of dietary fibre, vitamin E, B6 and folate.
Possesses anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, analgesic and anti-diabetic properties.
Reduces triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels in those suffering from obesity
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The tomato is the edible, often red, berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as a tomato plant. The species originated in western South America and Central America.
Tomatoes are a significant source of umami flavor. The tomato is consumed in diverse ways, raw or cooked, in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks. While tomatoes are fruits - botanically classified as berries. They are commonly used as a vegetable ingredient or side dish.
The size of the tomato varies according to the cultivar, with a range of 0.5-4 inches (1.3-10.2 cm) in width.
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Key Specifications/Special Features
Tomatoes are a great source of vitamins
Good for heart health
Cancer prevention
Improves vision
Boosts digestive health
Helps with diabetes management
Guards skin health
Harmonization System (HS) Code : 07020000
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The cucumber (cucumis sativus) is one of the most important market vegetables in the tropics and it is also the basis of an extensive pickling industry. It is assumed to be a native of the Northern India. In Sri Lanka, cucumber is best eaten sliced as a salad or as an appetizer with other vegetables because of its distinct flavor and texture.
The fruit of typical cultivars of cucumber is roughly cylindrical, but elongated with tapered ends, and may be as large as 60 centimeters (24 in) long and 10 centimeters (3.9 in) in diameter. Botanically speaking, the cucumber is classified as a pepo, a type of botanical berry with a hard outer rind and no internal divisions. Much like tomato and squash, it is often perceived, prepared and eaten as a vegetable. Cucumber fruits consist of 95% water.
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Key Specifications/Special Features
It's high in nutrients
It contains antioxidants
It promotes hydration
Aids in weight loss
Lowers blood sugar
It could promote regularity
Easy to add to your diet
Harmonization System (HS) Code : 07114000
Minimum Order Size : 1 Ton
