Botanical Name Cassia senna L. Scientific Name (s) Cassia acutifolia Delile, syn. with Cassia senna L. Also includes references to C. angustifolia Vahl. Family: Fabaceae (beans). History Senna appears to have been used since the ninth or tenth century, its introduction into medicine being due to the Arabian physicians, who used both the leaves and the pods. It was formerly exported through Alexandria, from where the name of the Sudanese drug is derived. Definition The plant has a pale green stem with long spreading branches. The sweetish taste of the leaves distinguish Senna from the Argel leaves. It has small yellow flowers and oblong pods about 2 inches long and 7 to 8 inches broad. Description It is also called Nubian Senna or Alexandrian Senna or even Khartoum Senna. It grows in parts of Sudan and in some Arabian countries. The best senna is distinguished by a bright yellowish-green color of the leaves with a faint odor resembling the smell of green tea and a bittersweet taste Cultivation Senna is usually found in wild, but they have been extensively cultivated recently. It grows in September after the autumn rains and in April. Constituents Senna contains a family of hydroxyanthrancene glycosides, the most plentiful of which are sennosides A and B. There are also anthraquinone derivatives and their glucosides which are responsible for its purgative effects. There are also small amounts of aloe-emodin and rhein 8-glucosides, mucilage, flavonoids, and naphthalene precursors. Uses It is known for increasing the movement of the colon by increasing the functions of the intestinal wall. It is also a remedy for hemorrhoids, alimentary canal and prolapus. Similarly, both leaves and pods of the plant are used to cure breathing problems. An infusion of the pods is used as an effective way to suppress fever and to stop chronic nosebleeds. An infusion of the leaves is consumed to stop spasms or convulsions. The roots of the plant are consumed with milk to treat malaria. Medicinal Uses Uses supported by clinical data: Short-term use in occasional constipation. Uses described in pharmacopoeias and in traditional systems of medicine: None. Uses described in folk medicine, not supported by experimental or clinical data: As an expectorant, a wound dressing, an antidysentric, and a carminative agent; and for the treatment of gonorrhea, skin diseases, dyspepsia, fever and hemorrhoids
Grown in the fertile plains of and dried by its bright sun, is the defining element of cuisine. Basically powdered dry Okra, is used as a thickener for stew and soups, providing thick and sticky texture, nice taste, and a host of health benefits.Okra s health benefits are immense. While it is low in calories (33/100g), it is rich in fibre, proteins, antioxidants, vitamins, and others.
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.), is an annual herb that belongs to the umbel family (Apiaceae), and Known locally in Sudan as Kazbra. It displays broad adaptation as a crop around the world, growing well under many different types of soil and weather conditions, even at extreme latitudes and elevations. Coriander has long been cultivated in the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, Asia Minor and the Caucasus. It is found wild in Egypt and the Sudan. In recent years; principal commercial coriander producers included Russia, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Iran, Egypt, Guatemala, Mexico, Argentina and Sudan. Coriander seeds Contents: Coriander seed oil is included among the 20 major essential oils in the world market and its commercial value depends on its physical properties, chemical composition, and aroma .The essential-oil content of the dried fruits varies from very low (0.03%) to a maximum report of 2.7% . Linalool is the main volatile compound in seeds, typically constituting more than 50% of the total essential oil. Fatty acids are also important components of coriander seeds; the main fatty acids detected in coriander, in decreasing order, are petroselenic, linoleic, palmitic, and stearic acids.Furthermore, cleavage of the unusual double bond in petroselenic acid leads to the production of lauric acid, to obtain surfactants and edible products, and adipic acid for nylon synthesis. Residues from distillation can be used for livestock feed, and the fatty acids also have potential uses as lubricants. Specifications of Coriander seeds Color: Yellowish Brown Color Volatile oil : 0.3 % Total Essential Extract : 11- 25 % SO2 Residues : A maximum value of 10 ppm is allowed Ash. Max 7 % Moisture Max. 10 % 100% free from pesticide residue
SUDANESE HIBISCUS FLOWERS TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS & DESCRIPTION Guidelines Description Description Sudanese Hibiscus Flowers (sabdariffa) Packaging Item is typically packed in 50 lb. poly (or less) lined multi-walled sacks (adequately protecting product for shipment) Raw ingredient sample: (a)Visual Purple-red colour. (b)Aroma Floral, berry-like aroma. Free from objectionable off-odours. (c)Texture Lump free, free flowing particles Prepared sample: (a)Visual Clear, deep red solution with some background purple hues. Blue hues are undesirable. (b)Aroma Slight berry aroma. (c)Flabor A well balanced, tart and astringent flavor. Some cranberry notes as well as a slight drying effect. Not excessively tart, acidic or bitter. Should be free of off-flavours and other undesirable spice/botanical notes. Testing Parameters: Test Units: Specifications (a) Free Flow Density G/CC Minimum 0.45, Maximum 0.60 (b) Moisture 12% (c) Total Ash 10% (d) Acid Insoluble Ash 1.5% (e) Sieve Analysis 5 Min Rotate Thru US#20 95.0% Thru US#60 5.0% (f) Insect Fragments each 400 (g) Whole Insects (field/storage) each 25/5 (h) Salmonella negative (i) Coliform 2 of 5 over 10 CFU, 0 of 5 over 100 CFU (j) E. coli (MPN) 2 of 5 over 3 CFU, 0 of 5 over 20 CFU (k) E. coli (Film) 0 of 5 over 10 CFU (l) S. Aureus 1 of 5 over 100 CFU, 0 of 5 over 1000 CFU (m) Standard Plate Count 0 of 5 over 1,000,000 CFU (n) Yeast/Mould 0 of 5 over 10,000 CFU
Sudanese cotton is distinguished by its high quality and good reputation around the world, as it was and is still used in spinning and weaving factories around the world.
The peanut crop is considered one of the important oilseed crops, in addition to its role in the human diet as seeds and oil. The peanut cake is used as animal food.
Gum arabic is the product of the acacia or acacia tree, which is abundant in the tropics and especially in Sudan, which is the largest producing country for it, and is famous for its gum known as Hashab. Gum arabic is used primarily in Food Industry It is used as an emulsifier, suspension and stabilizer in emulsions, binding agent in compresses, and as a viscosity-raising agent. It is used in the printing and production of paint, glue, cosmetics and various industrial applications.
General specifications of the Sudanese watermelon seeds: Purity 99% Color white, between white and yellow, black Moisture Max 5.9 - 9% Size 8mm - 12mm Splits 3 - 5 % Protein 37.4% Oil content 50 - 51 % Admixture 1% Good for human use and free from any chemicals or insects. Watermelon seeds types: Sadir Grade : Size: between 8mm - 12mm Color: brownish with 4% maximum other color seeds. Farash Grade: Size: between 8mm - 12mm Color: creamy with 4% max. other color seeds Kashair Grade: Size: between 10mm - 14mm Color: white Jumbo Grade. Size: between 10mm - 14mm Color: white Packing and Export Packing is done usually in 40 - 45 KG PP bags, and exported in 20 feet containers which will carry 18 metric tons.
TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS & DESCRIPTION Guidelines Description Description Sudanese Hibiscus Flowers (sabdariffa) Packaging Item is typically packed in 50 lb. poly (or less) lined multi-walled sacks (adequately protecting product for shipment) Raw ingredient sample: (a)Visual Purple-red colour. (b)Aroma Floral, berry-like aroma. Free from objectionable off-odours. (c)Texture Lump free, free flowing particles Prepared sample: (a)Visual Clear, deep red solution with some background purple hues. Blue hues are undesirable. (b)Aroma Slight berry aroma. (c)Flabor A well balanced, tart and astringent flavor. Some cranberry notes as well as a slight drying effect. Not excessively tart, acidic or bitter. Should be free of off-flavours and other undesirable spice/botanical notes. Testing Parameters: Test Units: Specifications (a) Free Flow Density G/CC Minimum 0.45, Maximum 0.60 (b) Moisture 12% (c) Total Ash 10% (d) Acid Insoluble Ash 1.5% (e) Sieve Analysis 5 Min Rotate Thru US#20 95.0% Thru US#60 5.0% (f) Insect Fragments each 400 (g) Whole Insects (field/storage) each 25/5 (h) Salmonella negative (i) Coliform 2 of 5 over 10 CFU, 0 of 5 over 100 CFU (j) E. coli (MPN) 2 of 5 over 3 CFU, 0 of 5 over 20 CFU (k) E. coli (Film) 0 of 5 over 10 CFU (l) S. Aureus 1 of 5 over 100 CFU, 0 of 5 over 1000 CFU (m) Standard Plate Count 0 of 5 over 1,000,000 CFU (n) Yeast/Mould 0 of 5 over 10,000 CFU
Is the by-product obtained after the extraction of oil from peanut seeds (also called peanuts) . It is a protein-rich ingredient that is widely used to feed all classes of livestock. Peanut meal is the sixth most common oil meal ingredient produced in the world Protein: 46 % Min Moisture: 5%Max Ash: 7 % Max Oil : 6.5% Min
It is used frequently in Middle Eastern, Asian, Mediterranean, and northern African cooking. You will find that sesame oil is an extremely important ingredient for some countries. Max 6% Colored Seeds, Max 1% Admixture, Max 2% Ffa, Max 6% Moisture, MIN 48% Oil Content, Free From Water Damage, Free From Infestation & Live Weevils, In Sound Merchantable Quality Of Natural Taste & Smell, Fit For Human Consumption
Senna pods Botanical Name Cassia senna L. Scientific Name (s) Cassia acutifolia Delile, syn. with Cassia senna L. Also includes references to C. angustifolia Vahl. Family: Fabaceae (beans). History Senna appears to have been used since the ninth or tenth century, its introduction into medicine being due to the Arabian physicians, who used both the leaves and the pods. It was formerly exported through Alexandria, from where the name of the Sudanese drug is derived. Definition The plant has a pale green stem with long spreading branches. The sweetish taste of the leaves distinguish Senna from the Argel leaves. It has small yellow flowers and oblong pods about 2 inches long and 7 to 8 inches broad. Description It is also called Nubian Senna or Alexandrian Senna or even Khartoum Senna. It grows in parts of Sudan and in some Arabian countries. The best senna is distinguished by a bright yellowish-green color of the leaves with a faint odor resembling the smell of green tea and a bittersweet taste Cultivation Senna is usually found in wild, but they have been extensively cultivated recently. It grows in September after the autumn rains and in April. Constituents Senna contains a family of hydroxyanthrancene glycosides, the most plentiful of which are sennosides A and B. There are also anthraquinone derivatives and their glucosides which are responsible for its purgative effects. There are also small amounts of aloe-emodin and rhein 8-glucosides, mucilage, flavonoids, and naphthalene precursors. Uses It is known for increasing the movement of the colon by increasing the functions of the intestinal wall. It is also a remedy for hemorrhoids, alimentary canal and prolapus. Similarly, both leaves and pods of the plant are used to cure breathing problems. An infusion of the pods is used as an effective way to suppress fever and to stop chronic nosebleeds. An infusion of the leaves is consumed to stop spasms or convulsions. The roots of the plant are consumed with milk to treat malaria. Medicinal Uses 1. Uses supported by clinical data: Short-term use in occasional constipation. 2. Uses described in pharmacopoeias and in traditional systems of medicine: None. 3. Uses described in folk medicine, not supported by experimental or clinical data: As an expectorant, a wound dressing, an antidysentric, and a carminative agent; and for the treatment of gonorrhea, skin diseases, dyspepsia, fever and hemorrhoids
1-SUDAN PIGEON PEAS Sudan Pigeon peas is cultivated in New Halfa area, Gadaref, Al Gazera and small areas of Kordofan and South Sudan, WHICH GIVES THE BEST AND SUITABLE ENVIROMENT OF TRPICAL CLIMATE, black cotton soil, well drained with a PH ranging from 7.0 - 8.5. AND 15-18�°C temperature It is sometimes known as the Congo pea or Gunga pea. Pea is a perennial legume from the family Fabaceae. Its cultivation can be tracked back more than 3,500 years. Also known as Adaseya or Lubiya in Sudan. The crop can maintain growth with poor soils and little water 2-GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF SUDANESE PIGEON PEAS ITEM DESCRIPTION MOISTURE 8% MAXIMUM PROTIEN 16% MINIMUM BROKEN GRAINS 1% MAXIMUM FORIEN MATTER 3% MAXIMUM 3-BENEFITS AND USAGE According to nutrition expert pigeon peas are excellent source of magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and potassium. The legume is rich in protein content and provides an adequate amount of iron, carbohydrates and fats that provides the human body with the energy needed to perform the functions of daily life. It also contains dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin B and C. Therefore, it is described as an afforded source for preventing anemia (iron), particularly for pregnant women, and the resulting neural tube defects in unborn tissues, muscles and bones and helps in curing joints and backbone pains. It helps in maintaining healthy heart and digestion (due to its fiber contents). Pigeon pea is as well known for its medicinal uses. Leaves are used as treatment of coughs, bronchitis, diarrhea, hemorrhages, sores, and wounds. Diabetes and sore throats can likewise be treated using other plant parts of pigeon pea As food. The Sudanese mainly use the boiled dry seeds. They add either sugar and fat or salt, with onion and sesame oil. Its consumption is related to the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan, happy occasions and karama (alms organized as thanks giving to Allah). However, of recently, specialists are recommending expansion of pigeon pea use, particularly for school pupils and students boarding houses, as a cheap and equally rich nutritional source. Though it was first domesticated in India and grown there for thousands of years, still New Delhi has of recently started importing Sudanese pigeon pea due to its extra characteristics. Dried, pigeon peas are a main ingredient in Indian dals, Caribbean and African rice dishes, soups and stews. They are sometimes paired with green mango and fresh coconut. As beans, they need to be soaked and cooked for an hour or two. . .
