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What is Black Pepper? Popular all round the world, black pepper (piper nigrum) is widely used as an adorable spice and medicine. In fact, it is often referred to as ‘black gold’ or ‘king of spice’ and is native to India where it is cultivated...

About Sesame Seeds One of the most ancient types of oil seed known to mankind, sesame seeds have been widely used for their medicinal, curative and nutritive properties. Sesame seeds are small sized, oblate shaped and possess a pleasant nut...

Know Mustard Seeds Mustard seeds have been used as a spice and medicine since ancient times. It is a good preservative that is used for pickles and also to spice up foods and salads. Black, yellow, white and brown mustard are the most common...

Fenugreek Seeds Fenugreek is also known as Greek Hay. Uses of fenugreek seeds as herb and spice has been recorded since ancient times. The seeds are yellow or amber in color and are available in whole or powdered form as well as an oil extract...

What is Fenugreek? Fenugreek means Greek Hay in Latin. Fenugreek leaves and seeds hold beneficial nutritional values. The seeds are popularly used both as herb and spice. For those who dislike its bitter taste can try fenugreek capsules or pills....

Fennel Seeds: In Brief The seeds of fennel are small and similar in shape and size to cumin seeds. They have a sweet aroma and flavor, rich in minerals such as magnesium and taste like licorice. Besides its medicinal qualities fennel seeds are...

Cumin Seed: In Brief It is a dark small seed similar to anise or fennel seed with a distinct flavor and aroma. Besides its medicinal uses it is popularly used in seasoning for many dishes. The little seeds of cumin contain over a hundred different...

What Is Coriander? Coriander is a powerful leafy herb with many health benefits. Its name originates from the Greek word ‘Koris’ which means bedbug given for its offensive smell when not ripe. Leaves of this herb are widely used in culinary...

Benefit of Cinnamon With a sweet and spicy fragrance, cinnamon is widely used in culinary dishes around the world. It is also a very effective preservative and stops or prevents food from spoiling for a considerable period. Powdered cinnamon...

Cinnamon Bark The brown bark from the cinnamon tree has been used since ancient times as spice and medicine. It is available as a bark, tubular quill and ground powder. In addition it has a pungent aroma and is used in beverages, cosmetics,...