Interland Exports

Akkayyapalem, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Vegetable species: You're right, garlic falls under the botanical classification of vegetable. It belongs to the Allium family, alongside onions, shallots, and leeks.

Food and medicinal herb: Garlic is indeed versatile! It's widely used as a culinary ingredient for its pungent flavor and aroma, but it also has a long history of being used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits.

Turmeric is indeed a staple spice in Indian kitchens worldwide, valued for both its culinary and medicinal properties. Here are some interesting points you mentioned:

• Turmeric can be used in various forms – Stem, Root, Powder, and Even Liquid – offering options for different culinary applications and preferences.
• Health benefits: The scientific evidence supporting turmeric's health benefits is growing, with curcumin being the active compound responsible for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
• The USA is the largest consumer of Indian turmeric, imported 22 percent of the total exported value, followed by Bangladesh (18%), Iran (6%), and UAE (5%) in the last year. Some of the other importing countries are Malaysia, UK, Morocco, Germany and Japan. 

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• Tamarind is a true star in Indian cuisine, especially in the South Indian region. Its uses and health benefits have been enjoyed for centuries throughout the Indian subcontinent.
• Tamarind plays a fantastic chameleon role, offering its unique tartness and sweet-tangy depth to a variety of dishes. It shines in savory curries like Sambar, Rasam, and Puli inji, adds zesty zing to chutneys and dips, and can even sweeten desserts like Pulihora and tamarind candy.
• Beyond its deliciousness, tamarind boasts an impressive nutritional profile. It's packed with antioxidants, vitamins like B and C, minerals like potassium and magnesium, and dietary fiber. This translates into potential health benefits like:
• Improved digestion and gut health. Lowering cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

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• Compared to white rice, brown rice retains the bran and germ layers, which are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This makes it a more nutritious option and a "health champion."
• Packed with fiber and nutrients: As mentioned, brown rice is much richer in fiber, vitamins (especially B vitamins and vitamin E), and minerals (like magnesium, phosphorus, and selenium) compared to white rice.
• Gaining popularity for its health benefits: The health benefits of brown rice, including improved digestion, heart health, and blood sugar control, are becoming increasingly recognized. This is leading to its growing popularity among health-conscious individuals.
• Health-conscious people started adapting: Consumers concerned with their health and well-being are opting for brown rice more often, despite its slightly higher price compared to white rice.
• Bit expensive: Due to the additional processing required to remove the bran and germ layers, white rice is generally cheaper than brown rice.

Turmeric is indeed a staple spice in Indian kitchens worldwide, valued for both its culinary and medicinal properties. Here are some interesting points you mentioned:

• Turmeric can be used in various forms – Stem, Root, Powder, and Even Liquid – offering options for different culinary applications and preferences.
• Health benefits: The scientific evidence supporting turmeric's health benefits is growing, with curcumin being the active compound responsible for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
• The USA is the largest consumer of Indian turmeric, imported 22 percent of the total exported value, followed by Bangladesh (18%), Iran (6%), and UAE (5%) in the last year. Some of the other importing countries are Malaysia, UK, Morocco, Germany and Japan. 

Details:

• Tamarind is a true star in Indian cuisine, especially in the South Indian region. Its uses and health benefits have been enjoyed for centuries throughout the Indian subcontinent.
• Tamarind plays a fantastic chameleon role, offering its unique tartness and sweet-tangy depth to a variety of dishes. It shines in savory curries like Sambar, Rasam, and Puli inji, adds zesty zing to chutneys and dips, and can even sweeten desserts like Pulihora and tamarind candy.
• Beyond its deliciousness, tamarind boasts an impressive nutritional profile. It's packed with antioxidants, vitamins like B and C, minerals like potassium and magnesium, and dietary fiber. This translates into potential health benefits like:
• Improved digestion and gut health. Lowering cholesterol levels and blood pressure.