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Coriander Seeds

Coriander is an ayurvedic medicinal herb, which is widely used as a flavoring agent for its unique smell and flavour. It is used as an essential ingredient in the curries and other delicacies. It is commonly called as Dhania or Kothmir. The name coriander actually originated from the Greek word Koris meaning bedbug. This plant is considered to be indigenously form Greece but it has become widely used spice in most of the Asian countries. It is also used in many of the Greek dishes and Mexican dishes as a condiment. It also forms an important ingredient in many of the Thai recipes. The leaves of this plant are smooth and the whole plant including the stem as well as the leaves is used in cookery. Only the roots are not used. Dhania adds a mouthwatering flavour to the dishes.
Importance of Coriander Seeds

Apart from the leaves and the stem, the seed of this plant is also used as an important ingredient in making curries and other dishes. The seed is used as it is or it is ground into a powder and used. Coriander seeds also have important medicinal properties. Coriander has many important vitamins and minerals. It provides calcium, phosphorus, iron and some other vitamins such as vitamin B and vitamin C.

Regular use of coriander helps to improve the overall health and prevents many of the vitamin deficiency diseases. Coriander is also used as a carminative.

It is used in many of the folk medicines. Coriander helps to prevent digestive disorders such as indigestion, flatulence and gas. Coriander leaves helps to increase appetite and helps to stimulate hunger in anorexic patients. Coriander leaves along with hing, rock salt and cumin seed are mixed with buttermilk and taken after meals, helps to improve digestion and prevents abdominal distention.

Uses of coriander seeds

Coriander tea is recommended for patients suffering from kidney problems. For preparing coriander tea, coriander seeds are allowed to boil in water for a few minutes and the decoction is taken as a medicine. Coriander tea also helps to cure mouth ulcers and swellings. Regular intake of coriander tea also helps to lower the blood cholesterol levels. In case of Diarrhea, coriander seeds is soaked in water overnight and then taken along with buttermilk early in the morning.

The juice of coriander is also used as an ayurvedic medicine for treating nausea, and morning sickness. It is also used in the treatment of colitis and some of the liver disorders. Coriander seeds also help to reduce acid peptic disease and it is also used as ayurvedic medicine in the treatment of Dysentery. Coriander seeds also help to reduce body fever by inducing urination. Coriander is used along with other herbs such as dry ginger, helps to relieve respiratory tract infections and cough.

Some of the ayurvedic medicines also use coriander in the treatment of Typhoid fevers and in the treatment of menorrhagia, which is profuse bleeding during menses. The decoction of coriander seeds is used for this treatment. A mild decoction of coriander seed is also used as eyewash to reduce irritation and burning sensation.

Preparation and Storage
Coriander seed is generally used coarsely ground or more finely powdered, depending on the texture desired. It is best bought whole as, being brittle, it is easy to mill or pound in a mortar. Ground coriander is apt to lose its flavour and aroma quickly and should be stored in an opaque airtight container. Whole seeds keep indefinitely. Their flavour may be enhanced by a light roasting before use. As coriander is mild, it is a spice to be used by the handful, rather than the pinch. The leaves can be chopped or minced before use. They lose flavour when dried, but may be frozen either blanched or chopped and frozen into ice cubes.
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Cumin Seeds

Cumin, also known as 'jeera' in India, is a widely used ingredient in Indian cuisines. It is referred to as the dried seed of 'Cuminum cyminum' that belongs to the parsley family. Cumin seeds are derived from the plant of cumin, a herbaceous annual plant, that has slender branched stems about 30 cm tall. Cumin seeds are a popular form of spice that are known for their aroma and are used in Indian, Pakistani, Cuban Mexican cuisine, etc. Some of the major market players of cumin seeds are Iran, India, Syria, Pakistan and Turkey.

Scientifically known as 'Cuminum cyminum', cumin seeds are oblong in shape with deep furrows and are yellowish brown in colour. These

seeds find similarity with anise and fennel seeds in terms of their appearance but are slightly darker in colour. Its flavour is peppery and penetrating, thus making it a widely used spice throughout India, Sri Lanka, Mexico and several other parts of the world. In fact, they resemble a lot like caraway seeds.The two major types of cumin seeds found in the market are white cumin seeds and the black cumin seeds. The white cumin seeds are the most commonly found seeds that are used in cuisines. However, the black cumin seeds are smaller in shape than the white one and also have a sweet aroma.
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Watermelon Seeds


A myth often told to children is an eaten watermelon seed (or seed from any other fruit) will grow into a watermelon inside the child's stomach. While most people in Western societies think only of eating the watermelon's flesh, the entire watermelon can be consumed, including flesh, seeds and rind. Additionally, the seeds have nutritional value.

Eating Watermelon Seeds
1.In Western culture, the watermelon is a fruit with widespread appeal. As with most fruits, its seeds are almost always discarded and not eaten, but they can be consumed, and in other parts of the world, their consumption is more common. In Asian and Middle Eastern countries, watermelon seeds are collected and roasted so they can be served as a snack. In Nigeria, watermelon seeds are used in certain soups. Watermelon seeds have their own nutritional makeup, including proteins, fats, iron and other nutrients. Watermelon seeds are also a source of calories.

Calories
In 1 cup (108 g) of watermelon seeds, there are about 602 calories. Contrasted with 1 cup of cooked brown rice, which contains only 216 calories, watermelon seeds are relatively high in the number of calories per gram or per cup.

Fat
Of the 602 calories in 1 cup of watermelon seeds, 428 calories come from fat, whereas in the same volume of rice, only 15 of 216 calories come from fat. Watermelon seeds are composed of about 50 percent oil, which helps to explain its relatively high fat content--51 g of fat per 108 g of watermelon seeds, or 79 percent of the recommended daily value. There are 11 g of saturated fat in the 51 g of fat and no trans fats.

Protein
Watermelon seeds are composed of about 35 percent protein and are a good source of protein on a per-gram basis. In 1 cup of watermelon seeds, there are 31 g of protein. The protein in watermelon seeds is of reasonably high quality; of the nine essential amino acids, watermelon seed protein ranks highly in all but one, lysine.

Other Nutrients
Watermelon seeds are a good source of several vitamins and minerals. Per 1 cup, watermelon seeds contain a significant amount of the following vitamins: Thiamin (14 percent of recommended daily value), riboflavin (9 percent), niacin (19 percent) and folate (16 percent). Regarding minerals, watermelon seeds provide calcium (6 percent), iron (44 percent), magnesium (139 percent), phosphorus (82 percent), potassium (20 percent), zinc (74 percent), copper (37 percent) and manganese (87 percent).

Chewing the Seeds
Because of their size and hard outer coating, watermelon seeds, if not chewed or otherwise broken down before swallowing, can easily pass through a person's digestive tract undigested. If this happens, none of the seeds and none of its nutrients are absorbed into the body. Watermelon seeds should be chewed before swallowing if its nutritional content is desired.

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Mustard

In India, mustard is known both as oil seed as well as spice. Internationally, however, it is more popular as a spice.
The genus Brassica consists of over 150 species of annual or biennial herbs several of which are cultivated as oil seed crops like mustard. Other oil seed crops in genus are toria and rapeseed. There are many other, which are cultivated mainly as vegetable like cabbage, collies flower, turnip etc. There are many other, which are being grown as fodder. The seeds of only the above four species have condiment value.

TheIndia Mustardis usually not commercially available except under contract. It can be propagated bySeed. It has aModerate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have High vigor.Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 17F.India MustardhasLowtolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.

Yellow Mustard Seeds:::
Yellow mustard seeds, the efficient herbal product, are widely used in Indian household for the cooking purposes. Mustard seed is used in cooking for its flavoring feature; it adds a fabulous aroma to food. Organic yellow mustard seeds that we export to our customers are high in quality. This has enabled us to be the most famous mustard seeds exporter and supplier in India. We endeavor to deliver the best quality yellow mustard seeds to our customer so as to offer them utmost satisfaction. We provide yellow mustard seeds at the economical prices.Product DescriptionWe are involved in the distribution and exporting of top class mustard seed. Our seed is of high quality. It will definitely enhance the quality of end product. We are involved in providing of optimum quality natural and fresh mustard seed. Made by laying great care on each and every aspect, mustard seed provided by us are capable of impressing absolutely anybody.The spectrum of mustard seed available with us encompasses of a fabulous collection ranging from unique to marvelous individual varieties. Furthermore the mustard seed is offered by us at most competitive prices. So feel free to come forward and be a part of our ever growing family.

Product FeatureBest Quality
Product Specification/ModelsNew Crop 2008Best Packing
ApplicationWe take this opportunity to introduce ourselves as an export firm set up mainly for exporting/importing (Agro commodities). We has 10 years of experience in exporting and our existing market includes countries such processing industries.
Other InformationFor more details please contact us.
PaymentAs per Discussion
Delivery: 60 days
Origin: IndiaMinimum Order20Mt.Packaging50Kg.
InspectionGood
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Sorghum Seeds

We provide high qualitysorghum seedsthat is characterized by high value of proteins andvarious other essential nutrients. Our organic sorghum is grown under safe conditions by experienced framers. Our sweet sorghum seeds is strictly tested by trained quality control executives for various parameters like taste, purity, nutritional vale etc. Before dispatching to the clients. We have carved a niche as one of the fastest growing jowar seeds manufacturers and suppliers based in india

We are listed at the apex in the list of the most eminent jowar seeds exporters from India. the entire gamut of sorghum is procured from the top most naturalsorghumsupplier existing in the global market. In addition to it, the organic sorghum is widely demanded in the domestic as well as in the international market due to the unmatched quality and inexplicable taste. Customers are facilitated with the easy availability of the sorghum seeds packed in convenient bags and at the most affordable prices

Description/ Specification of Sorghum Seeds

Sorghum Seeds commonly known as Jowar, the dried and matured grains of Sorghum Vulgare. Organic Sorghum Seeds are sweet, hard, clean and nutritive. Various procedures are carried to ensure seeds free from Argemone Mexicana and Lathyrus Sativus (Khesari) in any form, colouring matter, moulds, weevils, obnoxious smell and admixture of deleterious substances. We offer Fresh Sorghum Seeds that have uniform size, shape and color, sound merchantable condition and also conforming to PFA standards.

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Chironji

  • Languages Names
  • (1) Bengali Chironji
  • (2) Gujarati and Marathi Charoli, Pyalchar
  • (3) Hindi Achar, Char, Paira, Piyal
  • (4) Kanarese Murkali, Charpoppu
  • (5) Malyalam Mungaper
  • (6) Oriya Charu
  • (7) Sanskrit Priyalam, Char, Dhanu, Rajadana, Tapaspriya
  • (8) Tamil Morala
  • (9) Telugu Saara chettu, Morichettu
Chironji Tree is a medium-sized deciduous tree, growing to about 50 ft tall. It bears fruits each cotaining a single seed, which is popular as an edible nut, known as chironji. It is common in our forests mostly in eroded ravine lands. It avoids waterlogged areas, but occurs locally in clay soils. It can be identified by the dark grey crocodile bark with red blaze. A good species for afforesting bare hill slopes. It has tickly leathery leaves which are broadly oblong, with blunt tip and rounded base. Leaves have 10-20 pairs of straight, parallel veins. Pyramidal panicles of greenish while flowers appear in early spring. Fruits ripen from April to May and remain on the tree for quite a long time. Flowering: January-March.
Other Names:Charoli, Chiranji, Buchanania lanzan
Description:The Buchanania lanzan also known as Chironji, Chiranji, Charoli fruits are considered as one of the delicious wild fruits. The seeds are also eaten. The seeds are regarded as substitute for almonds. Chironji tree produces gum benzoin similar but inferior to that from Styrax benezoin. Bark yields tannin (upto 13 percent) and used in tannin industries. As mentioned earlier, the seed is substitute to almond, the natives extract oil for seed and use it as almond oil. According to reference literatures, it is also good substitute to olive-oil. Chironji is used for coating tablets for delayed action. For the natives and traditional healers Chironji is a valuable herb. The natives use seeds for the preparation of sweets. A sweet dish called "Chironji Ki Barfi" is much popular among them both for delicious taste and nutritional properties. It is specially recommended for newly wed couples. Chironji is an almost evergreen, moderate sized tree, with straight, cylindrical trunk, upto 15 meters and tomentose branches. Bark rough dark grey or black, fissured into prominent squares, 1.25-1.75 cm thick, reddish inside. Leaf thickly coriaceous, broadly oblong, obtuse, base rounded. Flower small, greenish -white, in axillary or terminal panicles. Calyx 3-5 lobed, 1mm long, ovate , apex obtuse, petals 4-5, 3mm long, ovate, subacute. Disc fleshy, 5-lobed, stamens 10, inserted at the base of the disc, filaments linear. Ovary of 5-6 free carpels , situated inside the disc, only 1 carpel fertile. Drupe 8-12 in diameter. Seed hard stone, 4300-5300/Kg. According to reference literatures related to different systems of medicine in India, as medicine, roots, leaves, fruit, seeds and gum are used. According to Ayurveda, it removes biliousness, and cures blood disorders, fevers, thirst, ulcers, burning sensation of body. It is fattening, laxative, binding, cooling, aphrodisiac, cardio-tonic, astringent to bowels etc. According to Unani system of medicine, leaf juice is digestive, expectorant, aphrodisiac, purgative, blood purifier and allays thirst. Seeds are tonic to body and brain and useful in treatment of gleet, urinary concretions, fevers etc.
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Fenugreek Seeds

What are Fenugreek Seeds?

The seeds of a leguminous plant eaten as a vegetable. The seeds are used as a condiment or seasoning. The flavor of these seeds are mildly bitter and at the same time are slightly sweet. The seeds are rhombic in shape and usually they are yellow to amber in color. The Arabic word hulb (Helba in Egypt) for the seed resembles its Mandarin Chinese counterpart hu lu ba.

Fenugreek is regarded as a herb native to the semi-arid regions of southeastern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia, but is widely cultivated in other parts of the world. The word 'fenugreek' is derived from the two Latin words 'foenum-graecum' meaning Greek hay. It is known as Methi or Mithi in Hindi

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We are leaders in the market for providing best range of Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Watermelon Seeds, Mustard and Sorghum Seeds

Coriander Seeds

Coriander is an ayurvedic medicinal herb, which is widely used as a flavoring agent for its unique smell and flavour. It is used as an essential ingredient in the curries and other delicacies. It is commonly called as Dhania or Kothmir. The name coriander actually originated from the Greek word Koris meaning bedbug. This plant is considered to be indigenously form Greece but it has become widely used spice in most of the Asian countries. It is also used in many of the Greek dishes and Mexican dishes as a condiment. It also forms an important ingredient in many of the Thai recipes. The leaves of this plant are smooth and the whole plant including the stem as well as the leaves is used in cookery. Only the roots are not used. Dhania adds a mouthwatering flavour to the dishes.
Importance of Coriander Seeds

Apart from the leaves and the stem, the seed of this plant is also used as an important ingredient in making curries and other dishes. The seed is used as it is or it is ground into a powder and used. Coriander seeds also have important medicinal properties. Coriander has many important vitamins and minerals. It provides calcium, phosphorus, iron and some other vitamins such as vitamin B and vitamin C.

Regular use of coriander helps to improve the overall health and prevents many of the vitamin deficiency diseases. Coriander is also used as a carminative.

It is used in many of the folk medicines. Coriander helps to prevent digestive disorders such as indigestion, flatulence and gas. Coriander leaves helps to increase appetite and helps to stimulate hunger in anorexic patients. Coriander leaves along with hing, rock salt and cumin seed are mixed with buttermilk and taken after meals, helps to improve digestion and prevents abdominal distention.

Uses of coriander seeds

Coriander tea is recommended for patients suffering from kidney problems. For preparing coriander tea, coriander seeds are allowed to boil in water for a few minutes and the decoction is taken as a medicine. Coriander tea also helps to cure mouth ulcers and swellings. Regular intake of coriander tea also helps to lower the blood cholesterol levels. In case of Diarrhea, coriander seeds is soaked in water overnight and then taken along with buttermilk early in the morning.

The juice of coriander is also used as an ayurvedic medicine for treating nausea, and morning sickness. It is also used in the treatment of colitis and some of the liver disorders. Coriander seeds also help to reduce acid peptic disease and it is also used as ayurvedic medicine in the treatment of Dysentery. Coriander seeds also help to reduce body fever by inducing urination. Coriander is used along with other herbs such as dry ginger, helps to relieve respiratory tract infections and cough.

Some of the ayurvedic medicines also use coriander in the treatment of Typhoid fevers and in the treatment of menorrhagia, which is profuse bleeding during menses. The decoction of coriander seeds is used for this treatment. A mild decoction of coriander seed is also used as eyewash to reduce irritation and burning sensation.

Preparation and Storage
Coriander seed is generally used coarsely ground or more finely powdered, depending on the texture desired. It is best bought whole as, being brittle, it is easy to mill or pound in a mortar. Ground coriander is apt to lose its flavour and aroma quickly and should be stored in an opaque airtight container. Whole seeds keep indefinitely. Their flavour may be enhanced by a light roasting before use. As coriander is mild, it is a spice to be used by the handful, rather than the pinch. The leaves can be chopped or minced before use. They lose flavour when dried, but may be frozen either blanched or chopped and frozen into ice cubes.
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Cumin Seeds

Cumin, also known as 'jeera' in India, is a widely used ingredient in Indian cuisines. It is referred to as the dried seed of 'Cuminum cyminum' that belongs to the parsley family. Cumin seeds are derived from the plant of cumin, a herbaceous annual plant, that has slender branched stems about 30 cm tall. Cumin seeds are a popular form of spice that are known for their aroma and are used in Indian, Pakistani, Cuban Mexican cuisine, etc. Some of the major market players of cumin seeds are Iran, India, Syria, Pakistan and Turkey.

Scientifically known as 'Cuminum cyminum', cumin seeds are oblong in shape with deep furrows and are yellowish brown in colour. These

seeds find similarity with anise and fennel seeds in terms of their appearance but are slightly darker in colour. Its flavour is peppery and penetrating, thus making it a widely used spice throughout India, Sri Lanka, Mexico and several other parts of the world. In fact, they resemble a lot like caraway seeds.The two major types of cumin seeds found in the market are white cumin seeds and the black cumin seeds. The white cumin seeds are the most commonly found seeds that are used in cuisines. However, the black cumin seeds are smaller in shape than the white one and also have a sweet aroma.
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Watermelon Seeds


A myth often told to children is an eaten watermelon seed (or seed from any other fruit) will grow into a watermelon inside the child's stomach. While most people in Western societies think only of eating the watermelon's flesh, the entire watermelon can be consumed, including flesh, seeds and rind. Additionally, the seeds have nutritional value.

Eating Watermelon Seeds
1.In Western culture, the watermelon is a fruit with widespread appeal. As with most fruits, its seeds are almost always discarded and not eaten, but they can be consumed, and in other parts of the world, their consumption is more common. In Asian and Middle Eastern countries, watermelon seeds are collected and roasted so they can be served as a snack. In Nigeria, watermelon seeds are used in certain soups. Watermelon seeds have their own nutritional makeup, including proteins, fats, iron and other nutrients. Watermelon seeds are also a source of calories.

Calories
In 1 cup (108 g) of watermelon seeds, there are about 602 calories. Contrasted with 1 cup of cooked brown rice, which contains only 216 calories, watermelon seeds are relatively high in the number of calories per gram or per cup.

Fat
Of the 602 calories in 1 cup of watermelon seeds, 428 calories come from fat, whereas in the same volume of rice, only 15 of 216 calories come from fat. Watermelon seeds are composed of about 50 percent oil, which helps to explain its relatively high fat content--51 g of fat per 108 g of watermelon seeds, or 79 percent of the recommended daily value. There are 11 g of saturated fat in the 51 g of fat and no trans fats.

Protein
Watermelon seeds are composed of about 35 percent protein and are a good source of protein on a per-gram basis. In 1 cup of watermelon seeds, there are 31 g of protein. The protein in watermelon seeds is of reasonably high quality; of the nine essential amino acids, watermelon seed protein ranks highly in all but one, lysine.

Other Nutrients
Watermelon seeds are a good source of several vitamins and minerals. Per 1 cup, watermelon seeds contain a significant amount of the following vitamins: Thiamin (14 percent of recommended daily value), riboflavin (9 percent), niacin (19 percent) and folate (16 percent). Regarding minerals, watermelon seeds provide calcium (6 percent), iron (44 percent), magnesium (139 percent), phosphorus (82 percent), potassium (20 percent), zinc (74 percent), copper (37 percent) and manganese (87 percent).

Chewing the Seeds
Because of their size and hard outer coating, watermelon seeds, if not chewed or otherwise broken down before swallowing, can easily pass through a person's digestive tract undigested. If this happens, none of the seeds and none of its nutrients are absorbed into the body. Watermelon seeds should be chewed before swallowing if its nutritional content is desired.

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Mustard

In India, mustard is known both as oil seed as well as spice. Internationally, however, it is more popular as a spice.
The genus Brassica consists of over 150 species of annual or biennial herbs several of which are cultivated as oil seed crops like mustard. Other oil seed crops in genus are toria and rapeseed. There are many other, which are cultivated mainly as vegetable like cabbage, collies flower, turnip etc. There are many other, which are being grown as fodder. The seeds of only the above four species have condiment value.

TheIndia Mustardis usually not commercially available except under contract. It can be propagated bySeed. It has aModerate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have High vigor.Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 17F.India MustardhasLowtolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.

Yellow Mustard Seeds:::
Yellow mustard seeds, the efficient herbal product, are widely used in Indian household for the cooking purposes. Mustard seed is used in cooking for its flavoring feature; it adds a fabulous aroma to food. Organic yellow mustard seeds that we export to our customers are high in quality. This has enabled us to be the most famous mustard seeds exporter and supplier in India. We endeavor to deliver the best quality yellow mustard seeds to our customer so as to offer them utmost satisfaction. We provide yellow mustard seeds at the economical prices.Product DescriptionWe are involved in the distribution and exporting of top class mustard seed. Our seed is of high quality. It will definitely enhance the quality of end product. We are involved in providing of optimum quality natural and fresh mustard seed. Made by laying great care on each and every aspect, mustard seed provided by us are capable of impressing absolutely anybody.The spectrum of mustard seed available with us encompasses of a fabulous collection ranging from unique to marvelous individual varieties. Furthermore the mustard seed is offered by us at most competitive prices. So feel free to come forward and be a part of our ever growing family.

Product FeatureBest Quality
Product Specification/ModelsNew Crop 2008Best Packing
ApplicationWe take this opportunity to introduce ourselves as an export firm set up mainly for exporting/importing (Agro commodities). We has 10 years of experience in exporting and our existing market includes countries such processing industries.
Other InformationFor more details please contact us.
PaymentAs per Discussion
Delivery: 60 days
Origin: IndiaMinimum Order20Mt.Packaging50Kg.
InspectionGood
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Sorghum Seeds

We provide high qualitysorghum seedsthat is characterized by high value of proteins andvarious other essential nutrients. Our organic sorghum is grown under safe conditions by experienced framers. Our sweet sorghum seeds is strictly tested by trained quality control executives for various parameters like taste, purity, nutritional vale etc. Before dispatching to the clients. We have carved a niche as one of the fastest growing jowar seeds manufacturers and suppliers based in india

We are listed at the apex in the list of the most eminent jowar seeds exporters from India. the entire gamut of sorghum is procured from the top most naturalsorghumsupplier existing in the global market. In addition to it, the organic sorghum is widely demanded in the domestic as well as in the international market due to the unmatched quality and inexplicable taste. Customers are facilitated with the easy availability of the sorghum seeds packed in convenient bags and at the most affordable prices

Description/ Specification of Sorghum Seeds

Sorghum Seeds commonly known as Jowar, the dried and matured grains of Sorghum Vulgare. Organic Sorghum Seeds are sweet, hard, clean and nutritive. Various procedures are carried to ensure seeds free from Argemone Mexicana and Lathyrus Sativus (Khesari) in any form, colouring matter, moulds, weevils, obnoxious smell and admixture of deleterious substances. We offer Fresh Sorghum Seeds that have uniform size, shape and color, sound merchantable condition and also conforming to PFA standards.

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Chironji

  • Languages Names
  • (1) Bengali Chironji
  • (2) Gujarati and Marathi Charoli, Pyalchar
  • (3) Hindi Achar, Char, Paira, Piyal
  • (4) Kanarese Murkali, Charpoppu
  • (5) Malyalam Mungaper
  • (6) Oriya Charu
  • (7) Sanskrit Priyalam, Char, Dhanu, Rajadana, Tapaspriya
  • (8) Tamil Morala
  • (9) Telugu Saara chettu, Morichettu
Chironji Tree is a medium-sized deciduous tree, growing to about 50 ft tall. It bears fruits each cotaining a single seed, which is popular as an edible nut, known as chironji. It is common in our forests mostly in eroded ravine lands. It avoids waterlogged areas, but occurs locally in clay soils. It can be identified by the dark grey crocodile bark with red blaze. A good species for afforesting bare hill slopes. It has tickly leathery leaves which are broadly oblong, with blunt tip and rounded base. Leaves have 10-20 pairs of straight, parallel veins. Pyramidal panicles of greenish while flowers appear in early spring. Fruits ripen from April to May and remain on the tree for quite a long time. Flowering: January-March.
Other Names:Charoli, Chiranji, Buchanania lanzan
Description:The Buchanania lanzan also known as Chironji, Chiranji, Charoli fruits are considered as one of the delicious wild fruits. The seeds are also eaten. The seeds are regarded as substitute for almonds. Chironji tree produces gum benzoin similar but inferior to that from Styrax benezoin. Bark yields tannin (upto 13 percent) and used in tannin industries. As mentioned earlier, the seed is substitute to almond, the natives extract oil for seed and use it as almond oil. According to reference literatures, it is also good substitute to olive-oil. Chironji is used for coating tablets for delayed action. For the natives and traditional healers Chironji is a valuable herb. The natives use seeds for the preparation of sweets. A sweet dish called "Chironji Ki Barfi" is much popular among them both for delicious taste and nutritional properties. It is specially recommended for newly wed couples. Chironji is an almost evergreen, moderate sized tree, with straight, cylindrical trunk, upto 15 meters and tomentose branches. Bark rough dark grey or black, fissured into prominent squares, 1.25-1.75 cm thick, reddish inside. Leaf thickly coriaceous, broadly oblong, obtuse, base rounded. Flower small, greenish -white, in axillary or terminal panicles. Calyx 3-5 lobed, 1mm long, ovate , apex obtuse, petals 4-5, 3mm long, ovate, subacute. Disc fleshy, 5-lobed, stamens 10, inserted at the base of the disc, filaments linear. Ovary of 5-6 free carpels , situated inside the disc, only 1 carpel fertile. Drupe 8-12 in diameter. Seed hard stone, 4300-5300/Kg. According to reference literatures related to different systems of medicine in India, as medicine, roots, leaves, fruit, seeds and gum are used. According to Ayurveda, it removes biliousness, and cures blood disorders, fevers, thirst, ulcers, burning sensation of body. It is fattening, laxative, binding, cooling, aphrodisiac, cardio-tonic, astringent to bowels etc. According to Unani system of medicine, leaf juice is digestive, expectorant, aphrodisiac, purgative, blood purifier and allays thirst. Seeds are tonic to body and brain and useful in treatment of gleet, urinary concretions, fevers etc.
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Fenugreek Seeds

What are Fenugreek Seeds?

The seeds of a leguminous plant eaten as a vegetable. The seeds are used as a condiment or seasoning. The flavor of these seeds are mildly bitter and at the same time are slightly sweet. The seeds are rhombic in shape and usually they are yellow to amber in color. The Arabic word hulb (Helba in Egypt) for the seed resembles its Mandarin Chinese counterpart hu lu ba.

Fenugreek is regarded as a herb native to the semi-arid regions of southeastern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia, but is widely cultivated in other parts of the world. The word 'fenugreek' is derived from the two Latin words 'foenum-graecum' meaning Greek hay. It is known as Methi or Mithi in Hindi

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