Cumin is from the Apiaceae family. this herb is mainly cultivated in the Mediterranean region and also Iran, China, India, and Mexico are the top countries where this spice grows in them. The history of cultivating it back to the 6th millennium BC and specifically in Syria. It’s used as flavor and spice because of its strong taste...
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Essential Rose Oil
ose essential oil is extracted from damascene rose and has a pale yellow color. Rose has been the symbol of love and romance for thousands of years and the smell of its oil remind us of the sense of love again. the smell of this oil really helps to relax and usually use for soothing grief. Extracting...
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Poppy seed
Poppy seed is obtained from opium poppy. The origin of this spice is the Mediterranean and Its trade market is Central Europe and North Asia. Its Global market value was USD 213 Million In 2020. Poland and the United States are the top importing countries and the Czech Republic is the main exporter of that. U.S....
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Pistachio
The pistachio is a member of the cashew family, is a small tree originating from Central Asia and the Middle East. The tree produces seeds that are widely consumed as food. Its tree is native to regions of Central Asia, including present-day Iran and Afghanistan. Archaeology shows that this nut were a common food as early as 6750 BC. So far, the earliest evidence of...
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Galbanum is a popular fragrance ingredient. It is also bitter, aromatic gum resin extracted from certain umbelliferous Asiatic plant species, mainly Ferula galbaniflua and related plants. The Dutch physician Johann L. Schlimmer, who practiced and taught medicine for about fifteen years in Persia in the second half of the 19th century, identified the galbanum and its plants...
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Spice
A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring or coloring food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants used for flavoring or as a garnish. Spices are sometimes used in medicine, religious rituals, cosmetics, or perfume production. For example, vanilla is commonly used as an ingredient in fragrance manufacturing. A spice may be available in several forms: fresh, whole-dried, or pre-ground dried. Generally, spices are...
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Sumac
The name sumac comes from the Aramaic word summaq which means “dark red.” As far back as 2,000 years ago, it was noted for its healthful properties, namely as a diuretic and anti-flatulent, by Roman Emperor Nero’s physician. Before lemons made their way into Europe, the Romans used sumac to add a tanginess to dishes. In North America, indigenous...
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Watermelon
Watermelon is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae family and the name of its edible fruit. A scrambling and trailing vine-like plant, it is a highly cultivated fruit worldwide, with more than 1,000 varieties. Watermelon is grown in favorable climates from tropical to temperate regions worldwide for its large edible fruit, which is a berry with a hard rind and no internal divisions and is botanically called a pepo. The sweet, juicy flesh is usually deep...
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Strawberry
The garden strawberry or simply strawberry is a widely grown hybrid species of the genus Fragaria, collectively known as the strawberries, which are cultivated worldwide for their fruit. The fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness. It is consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in such prepared foods as jam, juice, pies, ice cream, milkshakes, and chocolates....
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Cucumber
cucumber, a creeping plant of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), is widely cultivated for its edible fruit. The nutritional value of the cucumber is low, but its delicate flavor makes it popular for salads and relishes. Small fruits are often pickled. The cucumber can be grown in frames or on trellises in greenhouses in cool climates and is cultivated as a field crop and in...