Spices and Condiments (1+1)

Other value added products

Ground spices

• The spices which are milled to the degree of fineness like coarse grind, finegrind and cracked, etc. called the ground spices.
  
• There a considerable amount of heat is evolved during grinding operation which results in loss of flavour.
  
• To over come this problem, spices are now milled at a low temperature.
Consumer packed spices

• The spices which are exported to the developed foreign countries are consumed in three main segments i.e. industrial, institutional and retail.
  
• Various types of packaging media are used according to the consumer's preference or choice.
  
• Different types of packaging media like plastic films, aluminium foils, laminations, flexible pouches are used.
  
• By exporting consumer packed spices, higher unit value for the same quantity can be earned.
Organic spices

• The awareness and growing concern of health and hazards through chemical residual toxicity led to the development of organic crops and organic spices also.
  
• The demand for organic spices is increasing.
  
• The organic agriculture has got tremendous importance in the international market.
  
• India has become a member of the countries exporting organic spices.
  
• Major consumer countries are USA, Europe and Japan.
  
• Organic products are more expensive than the conventional ones.