Spices

Description:

Ever since the commencement ofcivilization India has been the world's most preferred destination of spices.The variety and nature of spices available in India makes the country to standout of the crowd in the international arena. Undoubtedly the country is one ofthe leading producers and exporters of spices in the world. Getting properinformation on this sector of the economy is sure to benefit many buddingentrepreneurs. Featured as one of the best sellers the Handbook on Spices is abook for all those thinking of penetrating into the sector and will act as anadditional sources of information that are in this line of trade.

The book has covered more than 55spices produced in the country some of which are Black Pepper, Cardamoms,Ginger, Turmeric, Chillies, Vanilla, Tamarind, Coriander, Cumin seeds,Fenugreek, Dill, Garlic, and Onion etc. Along with the list of spices it alsoprovides information on climatic conditions and soil type required for thesespices, the planting requirements, the storage condition, composition, uses,the botanical aspect and the varieties of the product available. The chapter onspices will also provide you information about the Diseases and Pests fromwhich the spices have to be protected, wherever required the basis of gradingof the spice is also mentioned. The chapters also deal in the qualityimprovement in Spices by the Solar Drying, Quality Standards for Ajowan Seedand its Powder, Value added Exportable Products from Spice.

The spices demand have increaseda lot in the world on account of fact that there has been increasinginhabitation of Indian community in developed countries and recently developedtaste for Indian delicacies in the international forum. With different climatesin different parts of country, India has the potential to produce a variety ofspices. Thus the spice market is having a lot of future prospects. This bookinculcates the wide-range of information on cultivation and processing of mainspices and condiments of India which have been playing imperative role in thedevelopment and growth of national economies of several spices producing,importing and exporting countries. This book will be helpful for newentrepreneurs, spice growers, technologists and those who are already in thespice production and are looking to expand further in the present line.

Keywords: Organic Spices, Solar Drying, Ajowan Seed and its Powder, Value added Exportable, Black Pepper, Large Cardamim, Ginger, Turmeric, Chillies, Coriander, Cumin, Frnnel, Fenugreek, Celery, Dill, Kala Zira, Garlic, Onion, Common & Aggregatum Onion, Clove, Cinnamin, Nutmet and Mace, Saffron, Ajowan, Bishop�s Wee, Amchur