_edited_edited.png)
EXOTICS FROM THE NORTH-EAST OF INDIA
North-East India is very rich in natural resources and varied cultures. The region is made more important by the strong bonds shared by the 7 sister-states. Most of the farming activities done here, is in a very natural way and with all natural manures. Some important products which we deal in are: Meghalayan Turmeric, Cachar Oranges & Pine-apple, Perilla Seeds, Szechuan Pepper, Ginger, Glutenous Rice & Bhut Jhalokia( Ghost Pepper)
Meghalayan Turmeric
Grown in the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, is very rich in curcuminoid and contains high potential for medicinal use.
Curcuminoid:
7-11%
Oil content:
95%
Form:
Available in chips & powdered form
Drying method:
Solar Drier
Usage:
Can be added to regular cooking, Milk, or any ayurvedic use
Perilla Seeds
Perilla frutescens, commonly called deulkkae, perilla or Korean perilla, is a species of Perilla in the mint family Lamiaceae.
Perilla seed oil consistently contains the one of the highest proportion of omega-3 (ALA) fatty acids, at 54–64%. The omega-6 (linoleic acid) component is usually around 14% and omega-9 (Oleic acid) is also present in perilla oil. These polyunsaturated fatty acids are most beneficial to human health and in prevention of different diseases like cardiovascular disorders, cancer, inflammatory, rheumatoid arthritis etc.
​
Usage:
Can be used as a spice and makes delicious chutneys and salads.
​
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3167467/
Ghost Pepper
Grown in the soil of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland & Mizoram. “Bhut jolokia” or “Ghost chilli” is second hottest chilli in the World. It is also known by other names such as “Naga Jolokia” (named after the ferocious Naga warriors of passed time). Bhut jolokia contains more capsaicin (3-5%) as compared to any other Indian chilli. Tiwari et al (2005) studied capsicum plants with considerable content of capsaicin which drops to 50% if grown in central India rather than Northeastern India. The capsaicin found in capsicum species has been reported to have various pharmacological activities
SHU:
900000-1100000 SHU
Form:
Available in dried & powdered form
Drying method:
Solar Drier
Usage:
Can be added to regular cooking, pickling, or any ayurvedic use
​
​
​
​
For further details, please refer to the research paper: https://globalresearchonline.net/journalcontents/v24-2/15.pdf
Glutinous Rice or Sticky Rice
Sticky rice is very high in starch. It is the excess release of starch during steaming that sticky rice gets that glue-like texture to them. Sticky rice health benefits include increased bone density, decreased inflammation, improved heart health, etc.
​
Packaging available:
1kg, 25kgs, 50kgs
​
Source: https://bit.ly/3tcmIJV
