Agriculture Product cataloge 2014

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1 Agriculture Product cataloge 2014 E5, Janata Colony, Veer Nariman Marg, Worli Village, Mumbai Maharashra (India) : / : : enquiry@globalvision.com

2 INDEX Basmati Rice Wheat Rice floar Wheat floar Corn floar Nuts Soyabean White Sugar Corn Jaggery Food Grains Coffee

3 Basmati Rices Wheat Nuts Soybean WHAT IS BASMATI RICE? Many a times people have asked what is the meaning of basmati rice. Basmati rice has been reported in India since the early days of the 19th Century though it may have been named differently. 'Bas' in Hindi language means "aroma" and 'Mati' means "full of" hence the word Basmati i.e. full of aroma. This rice is different from other rice mainly due to the aroma and elongation post cooking. No other rice has this combined characteristic. The post cooking elongation of more than twice its original length, the aroma and its sweet taste has made basmati rice a delicacy. Basmati rice is grown only in Northern India and in parts of Pakistan touching India. One can easily call it the Champagne of India. What is Wheat? Wheat Sometimes called the wheat berry, the kernel is the seed from which the wheat plant grows. Each tiny seed contains three distinct parts that are separated during the milling process to produceflour. Endosperm Makes up 83 percent of the kernel weight and is the source of white flour. The endosperm contains the greatest share of protein, carbohydrates and iron, as well as four major B-vitamins: riboflavin, niacin, thiamin and folate. It is also a source of soluble fiber. Approximately 95% of white flour in the U.S. is enriched, meaning that it contains twice as much riboflavin, thiamin and folic acid as is found in whole wheat flour and contains the same amounts of niacin and iron as are found in whole grain flour. What is Nuts? Nuts are a common snack food and can be used as a vegetarian protein source. Because nuts are quite energy dense (or high in calories), they are a naturally compact source of energy, which is perfect for traveling. Nuts are often a major component in trail mixes and granola bars. The high protein content of nuts makes them a healthy substitute for animal protein sources. In addition, nuts contain healthy Omega 3 fats compared to the saturated fats that many animal protein sources contain. For this reason, nuts have become a favorite among vegetarians, vegans, and other health conscious individuals. In addition to being eaten whole, nuts are often pureed into butters and used as a spread or as an ingredient in dips. What is Soybean? Soybeans belong to the legume family and are native to East Asia. They have been an important protein source in the Orient for over five thousand years. Soybeans have only been introduced to the Western world since the 20th century. Soybeans grow on a variety of soils and a wide range of climates, ranging form tropical Brazil to the snowy island Hokkaido in the north of Japan. As soybeans mature in the pod, they ripen into hard, dry beans. Although most soybeans are yellow, there are also rare varieties which are black, brown or green coloured. A given area of land planted with soybeans can produce much more protein than land planted with other crops, or if the land were used to raise cattle

4 Coffee Organic Jaggery White Sugar Food Grains WHAT IS COFFEE? Coffee is great, but even die-hard coffee lovers might want to give tea a chance. The other beloved warm beverage, tea imparts to its drinkers some formidable health benefits, an extra boost of alertness without the same caffeine slump of coffee, and a considerable variety of choices. Here's how to get started enjoying the best possible tea. Coffee health benefits: Although coffee has been linked to some health benefits such as lower risk of certain types of cancer, there are also some negative effects associated with coffee, such as caffeine dependency. Deep down inside, heavy coffee drinkers suspect there is such a thing as too much coffee. This durability has made grains well suited to industrial agriculture, since they can be mechanically harvested, transported by rail or ship, stored for long periods in silos, and milled for flour or pressed for oil. Thus, major global commodity markets exist for canola, maize, rice, soybeans, wheat, and other grains but not for tubers, vegetables, or other crops. In botany, grains and cereals are synonymous with caryopses, the fruits of the grass family. In agronomy and commerce, seeds or fruits from other plant families are called grains if they resemble caryopses. What is WHITE SUGAR? White cane sugar is a refined product that is frequently used in cooking to add a sweet taste to food or drinks. Manufacturers often use white cane sugar not only to increase sweetness, but also to add texture, color and bulk to prepared foods. Sugar can also add preservative properties to jams and jellies and serves as a fermenting agent in alcoholic beverages and yeast breads. One tsp. of white cane sugar contains 15 calories and 4 g carbohydrates. Generally considered low in nutritional value, white cane sugar does not contain significant levels of vitamins or minerals. It does have trace amounts of riboflavin, calcium, iron and potassium. Sugar cane is milled and refined to produce cane sugar, which con- sists mainly of sucrose. What is FOOD GRAINS? Corn kernels are the seeds of maize. Though technically a grain, maize kernels are used in cooking as a vegetable or starch. One ear of corn contains roughly 800 kernels in 16 rows. One hundred bushels of corn can contain upwards of 7,280,000 kernels. Corn is a popular food throughout the world in many forms; it is used in breakfast cereals in the Western world (as corn flakes) and it is a grain that can be eaten raw off the cob, although it is usually preferred cooked. In the United States, for economic reasons such as government subsidies, corn is the basis of many products, in the form of high fructose corn syrup, in favor of cane sugar

5 Basmati Rice Products 1121 Pusa Basmati Rice Pusa Basmati Rice (Pusa-Sella-Rice) is the hybrid variety of Basmati Rice that possess 100% purity, long grain, aromatic fragrance and non-sticky after cooking. The distinctive taste and enticing aroma has made Long Grain Pusa Basmati Rice highly acclaimed in the national as well as international market. Additionally, we are enlisted amongst the prime Golden Pusa Basmati Rice Exporters from India. Lenght of Rice : mm average By keeping track with the market development, we are offering optimum quality Pusa Basmati Rice. The offered basmati rice is thoroughly processed under suitable climatic environment using the latest technology by our vendor s professionals. To maintain quality, we thoroughly check this basmati rice against various quality parameters. Provided basmati rice is widely used by the clients to prepare various types of dishes. Besides, clients can avail this basmati rice from us at pocket friendly prices

6 Basmati Rice Products 1121 Sella Basmati Rice We are one of the leading exporter and suppliers of optimum quality 1121 Sella White Basmati Rice. Due to its rich attributes such as high starch content and rich aroma, the offered basmati rice is highly demanded. Offered by us, this range is known for its long grain and optimum carbohydrate content. Lenght of Rice : mm average With the valuable assistance of skilled team of professionals, we are offering an extensive range of high quality 1121 Sella Basmati Rice. Our vendors experts make us of modern techniques and tools to process this basmati rice. Provided basmati rice is extensively used to prepare various delicious cuisines. So as to ensure quality, this basmati rice is strictly examined against various quality measures. Furthermore, we provide this basmati rice in different packaging options at nominal prices

7 Basmati Rice Products Long Grain Basmati Rice We are one of the leading exporter and suppliers of optimum quality 1121 Sella White Basmati Rice. Due to its rich attributes such as high starch content and rich aroma, the offered basmati rice is highly demanded. Offered by us, this range is known for its long grain and optimum carbohydrate content. Lenght of Rice : mm average With an aim to stand tall on the expectations of our esteemed clients, we are providing Long Grain Basmati Rice that is widely consumed by world s human population. Widely enriched with nutritional value, this basmati rice is process by our vendors experts by using the innovative technology. Moreover, to ensure its quality, this basmati rice is tested on various quality measures. We offer this basmati rice to our clients in diversified packaging option at market leading prices

8 Basmati Rice Products Indian Basmati Rice Basmati rice is a kind of rice which has special aroma and flavor. These characteristics are attributed to specific harvesting in Indian basmati rice, processing and geographical locations. There are several varieties of basmati rice, which are quoted on different prices based on specific characteristics and locations. Lenght of Rice : mm average It is used for consumption as a premier variety of rice and has traditional significance in some cultures. India are the main producers of this variant of rice. India is the largest producer and exporter of basmati rice. Its various varieties are super indian basmati etc. The price of basmati rice is affected by the seasonal output and import demands

9 Basmati Rice Products Jasmine Rice Jasmine and Basmati are non-sticky indica rices and differ from sticky/stickier japonica rices such as Japanese sushi rice or filipino malagkit dessert rice. There are red rices, often off-types of equivalent white rices; and black and purple rices, also very closely related to their white cousins. Lenght of Rice : mm average Jasmine is a medium to long grained aromatic rice, largely from Thailand. Basmati from the sub-continent is another aromatic. Once polished, Jasmine is one among thousands of white rices coming from different varieties. Taste varies somewhat between the aromatic Jasmine and all other white rices. Texture provides another difference 16 17

10 Basmati Rice Products Golden Sell Basmati Rice Long Golden Sella Rice is gently parboiled to lock in the nutrients which lend the long slender grains a soft golden colour. The versatility of the grain and its ability to absorb flavours makes it perfect for Persian cuisine Tilda Grand measures up in other ways too: the elongation of the grain adds to the visual beauty of the dish. Lenght of Rice : mm average Leading Supplier golden sella basmati rice Golden Sella Basmati Rice is appreciated for their unmatched quality, tempting taste and aroma and standard grain size. Offered rice are highly demanded worldwide in various food industries for making various delicious dishes such as bririyani, fried rice and onion rice

11 Basmati Rice Products Stem Basmati Rice Actual steaming is done by placing a bowl or pot containing dry rice, It is a staple food in Indonesia, Korea, China, Japan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines, and numerous other Latin American and Asian countries. It is also used as a main ingredient in many dishes Lenght of Rice : mm average Steamed rice is traditionally prepared in one of two ways. Actual steaming is done by placing a bowl or pot containing dry rice, along with some water that will be absorbed, into a food steamer, and cooking it until done. Steamed rice is normally cooked by adding dry rice and a small amount of salt to water and boiling it in a covered pot. Today, most rice is prepared in electric rice cookers, that work the same way

12 Basmati Rice Products Ponni Rice Ponni Rice is a variety of rice developed by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in It is widely cultivated in TamilNadu a state in India, and is a hybrid variety of Taichung65 and Myang Ebos 6080/2. Since River Kaveri is also called 'Ponni' in Tamil literature there is a notion that the rice could have been named after the river. Lenght of Rice : mm average Our organization deals in offering ponni rice to our clients. This ponni rice has small grains and has unique aroma. Ponni rice is cultivated in pure and hygienic manner and has been grown using excellent quality fertilizers in rich soil. This ponni rice is packed in best material for the purpose of sale. We are offering this ponni rice is cost effective price

13 Basmati Rice Products Sharbati Basmati rice Sharbati Rice served by us is suitable to make several cuisines such as Biryani, Kheer, etc. Above all, we provide rice at the most economical rate. 100% Pure Sharbati Basmati rice, long grain, double polish, aromatic, colorsortexed, free from dust & stones, excellent cooking grade, selected quality from the best alluvial areas of India Lenght of Rice : mm average Sharbati Rice is little sister of Pusa basmati rice, interestingly Sharbati rice is very economical in price wise also, that is why this rice is been preferable choice in daily cooking. We are one of the widely acclaimed Exporters of Sharbati Rice in global market. Our Long Grain Sharbati Rice is easy to digest as it consists of quality dietary fiber. Some of the unique features of our rice are its aroma and taste. As a result, our rice is high on demand in international market

14 Basmati Rice Products Brown Basmati rice Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice, since water must penetrate the bran. You can reduce the cooking time greatly by soaking brown rice for several hours before cooking. it is more prone to going rancid. It should be kept cool or even refrigerated until used, and ideally used within six months of purchase Lenght of Rice : mm average Brown basmati rice can be served alone or in stews, casseroles, salads, curries, soups or with vegetables. Need ideas? See our package for delicious Indian Pilaf and Rice Pudding recipes. Our Whole Grain Basmati Brown Rice makes a wholesome and delicious addition to your table. Our whole grain Basmati Brown Rice contains all of the bran and germ, the healthiest parts of the rice kernel

15 Basmati Rice Products 1509 Pusa Basmati Rice The cultivation of 1509 variety has come in handy for farmers mainly in Haryana, which has faced a drought this year, and parts of Punjab, The adoption has been pretty good this year and next year the acreage will further grow to about 8 lakh hectares, said AK Singh, main breeder of Pusa 1509 at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute. Lenght of Rice : mm average However, the acreage of Pusa 1509, which consumes less water and has more resistance to pest attacks has seen a quantum leap. The acreage under 1509 has touched a little less than half-a-million hectare at 4.92 lakh ha against last year s 5,000 hectares. Even the traditional variety HBC 19 or Taroari Basmati and CSR 30 that have higher aroma have seen a slight increase in area mainly in Haryana and Punjab, 28 29

16 Basmati Rice Products Traditional Basmati Rice We offer a superior range of Traditional Basmati Rice, which are sourced from trust worthy vendors in the market. This is broadly used in various types of cuisines vv across the globe. Our range is well known for its features like rich in taste & aroma, extra long, soft texture and superfine slender grains. Lenght of Rice : mm average We export these at affordable prices, With the assistance of our competent workforce, This rice is hygienically processed under the strict supervision of our dexterous professionals in order to satisfy the needs of clients. We are offering this rice in various quantities as per the exact demands of clients. In order to provide best quality product to clients, this rice is duly examined on criterion like high quality. Traditional Basmati Rice is widely used for making variety of dishes like fried rice, biryani and sweet dishes

17 Wheat Products Tukdi Wheat We offer our customers with fine quality Tukdi Wheat, which is quality tested and packed by professionals to ensure quality delivery of products. Tukdi Wheat is processed using quality wheat grains procured from leading vendors. This Tukdi Wheat is a preferred choice for every Indian household due to rich taste and freshness. We export these at affordable prices, With the assistance of our competent workforce, This rice is hygienically processed under the strict supervision of our dexterous professionals in order to satisfy the needs of clients. We are offering this rice in various quantities as per the exact demands of clients. In order to provide best quality product to clients, this rice is duly examined on criterion like high quality

18 Wheat Products Lokwan Wheat Lokwan Wheat. It is processed at the vendor's high-end processing unit with the help of latest machinery under the guidance of skilled professionals. The product is offered in tamper proof packaging options to ensure purity and long shelf life. Clients can avail this product from us within the estimated time frame. Supported by our trustworthy vendors and farmers, we bring forth a qualitative variety of wheat grain, We are providing high quality range of Lokwan Wheat which is available at most affordable prices and rich in quality. We offer it as per the requirements and specifications of the clients. We are trusted and admired by customers for our range and quality

19 Wheat Products Milling Wheat While almost any wheat can be milled, millers produce a wide range of flours with specifications tightly defined by bakers for each product. Millers analyse and then segregate each batch of wheat to meet the quality their customers require for each grist or blend. Wheat quality is threatened when the moisture content of stored grain exceeds 15%. There is a risk of infestation and mould as well as mycotoxin formation,all of which can lead to rejection. When wetted, during dough making, some of the proteins in wheat flour form a visco-elastic substance gluten. This can hold gas produced during fermentation and supports the starch and bran producing a typical well-risen UK loaf. The amount and quality of gluten produced indicates potential performance. No fixed threshold exist, Screenings and admixture are measured using standard slotted 3.5 mm and 2 mm sizes

20 Wheat Products Sharbati Wheat Backed by our team of adroit professionals, we are serving to our global clients with a fine quality Sharbati Wheat. The product offered by us is processed in a hygienic environment as per the food industry norms. This grain is acknowledged for its attributes like extra long grains and high protein grain. We provide this product to our esteemed clients in various packaging options at reasonable prices. Our Sharbati Wheat Flour is obtained by miling high quality wheat. There are different types of wheat flour available that suit the varied tastes of our clients. Our Sharbati Wheat Flour are produced using premium quality wheat and are available at reasonable market prices

21 Flour Products Rice Flour meal White rice flour is naturally gluten-free, rich in carbohydrates and low in fat. White rice flour can be used to bake cakes, cookies, dumplings, breads and more, as well as thicken sauces and coat fish and other proteins. It is also very popular for the preparation of a variety of Asian noodles, which are a staple in Eastern cuisine. Browse our extensive collection of white rice flour recipes in our recipe section. Honeyville s Fine Rice Flour is a finely ground Long Grain Rice Flour with very uniform sized particles. This granulation is excellent for extrusion applications. It has the highest amylose content of all natural rice flours and forms a stiffer gel. It provides the crispiest texture in extruded and baked products. This Rice Flour is white and has an extremely bland flavor

22 Flour Products Wheat Flour meal Whole-grain whole wheat flour is a full-flavored flour containing vitamins, minerals and protein. Whole-grain whole wheat flour is more nutritious than refined white flour, although white flour may, in a process called food fortification, have some micronutrients lost in processing added back to the white flour (required by law in some jurisdictions). Fortified white wheat flour does not, however, contain the macronutrients of the wheat's bran and germ (especially fiber and protein) like whole-grain flour does, and is notably lacking in fiber. Whole grain is a good source of calcium, iron, fiber, and other minerals like selenium. White flour is made from heavily refined and processed wheat grains, while whole wheat flour is made from grains that have not undergone heavy processing. Whole wheat and white flours differ in their nutritional value

23 Flour Products Corn Flour A type of flour milled from dried kernels of yellow corn. It is similar to cornmeal except that it is ground to a finer consistency than cornmeal. It is used to make cornbread, muffins, pancakes, polenta, and tortillas. Corn flour is very useful for gluten-free quick breads. Because corn flour contains no gluten, it must be blended with wheat flour when preparing yeasted breads. There are several other popular varieties of corn flour available and some may be more regionally popular than others. Harinilla is a variety of corn flour made from blue corn. It is often used for a number of Mexican dishes including tortillas, tamales, and dumplings. The blue corn is treated with a lime solution, which expands the kernel, allowing it to be removed from the hull. If harinilla is not available, blue cornmeal can be substituted, but it should be milled in a food processor to produce a flourlike consistency. Harinilla is also known as "blue corn flour" and when it is used for preparing tortillas, it is called "Harina Azul".

24 Nuts Products Mix Nuts Mixed nuts are a snack food consisting of any mixture of mechanically or manually combined nuts. Peanuts (actually a legume), almonds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, filberts, hazelnuts, and pecans are common constituents of mixed nuts. Mixed nuts may be salted, roasted, cooked, or blanched. In addition to being eaten directly, mixed nuts can be used in cooking, such as for Tunisian farka, nuts mixed with raisins and other dry ingredients. The individual nuts that make up mixed nuts are harvested from all over the world. As a Dallas Fed publication supporting free trade puts it, "In the average can of mixed nuts, you might find almonds from Italy, walnuts from China, Brazil nuts from Bolivia, cashews from India, pistachios from Turkey, hazelnuts from Canada true international assortment." 46 47

25 Nuts Products Cashew Nuts Cashew tree bears numerous, edible, pear shaped false fruits or accessory fruits' called "cashew apples." Cashew nut which actually is a true-fruit, firmly attaching to bottom end of cashew-apple, appearing like a clapper in the bell. Botanically, this tiny, bean shaped, grey true fruit is a drupe, featuring hard outer shell enclosing a single edible kernel known commercially as cashew nut. Cashews are also good in many essential vitamins such as pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B-6), riboflavin, and thiamin (vitamin B-1). 100 g nuts provide mg or 32% of daily-recommended levels of pyridoxine. Pyridoxine reduces the risk of homocystinuria, and sideroblastic anemia. Niacin helps prevent "pellagra" or dermatitis. Additionally, these vitamins are essential for metabolism of protein, fat, and carbohydrates at the cellular level

26 Nuts Products Walnuts Walnuts may help reduce not only the risk of prostate cancer, mice that ate the human equivalent of 2.4 ounces of whole walnuts for 18 weeks had significantly smaller and slower-growing prostate tumors compared to the control group that consumed the same amount of fat but from other sources. as they are believed to help control how fast you age by combating free radicals, which are at the heart of age-related deterioration. Walnuts belong to the tree nut family, along with Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, and pistachios. Each has its own unique nutritional profile. One-quarter cup of walnuts, for instance, provides more than 100 percent of the daily recommended value of plant-based omega-3 fats, along with high amounts of copper, manganese, molybdenum, and biotin. Some of the most exciting research about walnuts includes: 50 51

27 Nuts Products Pistachio Nuts Pistachio nuts are dry fruits of species of trees belonging in the Anacardiaceae family, in the genus: Pistacia. The plant is a medium sized broad, bushy, dioecious, deciduous tree, believed to be originating in the mountain ranges of West-Asian region. Several cultivars exist; however, the most popular variety grown for the commercial purpose is the kerman. Pistachios grow well under hot, dry climates with cool winters. Pistachios are rich source of energy; 100 g of nuts provides 557 calories. In addition, they are rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid and an excellent source of antioxidants. Regular consumption of pistachios in the diet helps to lower total as well as bad LDL cholesterol and increases good HDL cholesterol levels within the blood. Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet that is rich in dietary-fiber, mono-unsaturated fatty acids, and antioxidants help to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile

28 Nuts Products Dried Apricots Nuts Apricot kernel is the inner part of the seed of the apricot fruit. The kernel is used to produce oil and other chemicals used for medicinal purposes. Despite serious safety concerns, apricot kernel is used for treating cancer. It is taken by mouth or given as an injection. Taking apricot kernel or amygdaline (Laetrile), the active chemical in apricot kernel, by mouth does not seem to be effective for treating cancer. Apricot kernel contains a toxic chemical known as amygdalin. In the body this chemical is converted to cyanide, which is poisonous. There was interest in using apricot kernel to fight cancer because it was thought that amygdalin was taken up first by cancer cells and converted to cyanide. It was hoped that the cyanide would harm only the tumor. But research has shown that this is not true. The amygdalin is actually converted to cyanide in the stomach. The cyanide then goes throughout the body, where it can cause serious harm, including death.

29 Nuts Products Almond Nuts Eating about 23 almonds a day is an easy way to incorporate many crucial nutrients into your diet. Almonds are rich in vitamin E, calcium, magnesium and potassium. Additionally, almonds are a significant source of protein and fiber, while being naturally low in sugar. One 23-almond serving packs 13 grams of healthy unsaturated fats, 1 gram of saturated fat and no cholesterol or salt. Of all tree nuts, almonds rank highest in protein, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, riboflavin and niacin content by weight. There are 160 calories in 23 almonds. While many of these calories come from fat, it is primarily the healthy unsaturated fats and not the unhealthy saturated kind. According to the FDA, eating 1.5 ounces a day of most nuts, like almonds, may reduce the risk of heart disease. Many of the nutrients in almonds help contribute to increased heart health. For one, almonds are rich in magnesium, which is critical in preventing heart attacks and hypertension.

30 Nuts Products Peanut s Peanut is a small annual herb growing up to a foot above the ground. It is thought to have originated in the Central Americas and from where it spread to rest of the world through Spanish explorers. Today, they are one of the widely cultivated oil seeds and has established as prime commercial crop in China, India, African nations, and the United States of America. Peanut plant takes approximately 120 to 150 days to produce the crop after sowing its seed. The process of peanut development is quite interesting! Its yellow flowers, after self-pollination, develop into "ovaries" called pedicels, which elongate rapidly to turn downward to bury several inches deep under the ground surface, from where the fruits develop into peanut pods we know. To harvest, the entire plant, including roots, is dug out of the soil. Each plant may bear fruit pods. The pods have rough, wrinkled outer shells with constrictions as in bean pods.

31 Nuts Products Peanut without Shell The peanut is not a nut, but a legume related to beans and lentils. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (December 1999) showed that diets higher in monounsaturated fats from peanuts and peanut butter reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 21% compared to the average American Diet, whereas a low-fat diet reduced the risk by only 12%. A diet containing peanuts and peanut butter is a good source of protein and helps to include more of the good fat (unsaturated fat) and both naturally have zero cholesterol. Peanut butter isn't traditionally made with peanut skins for a number of reasons, among them concerns about freshness. If not handled properly, the natural oil in the peanut skins could may become prematurely stale and cause off flavors when the peanut butter is being made. Also, consumers tend to prefer peanut butter without the reddish brown specs that making them with skins on produces.

32 Soyabean Products Soyabeans The soybean or soya bean is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean which has numerous uses. The plant is classed as an oilseed rather than a pulse by the UN Food and Agricultural Organization. Economically the world's most important bean, the soybean provides vegetable protein for millions of people and ingredients for hundreds of chemical products, including paints, adhesives. Annual legume (Glycine max, or G. soja) of the pea family (see legume) and its edible seed. The soybean plant has an erect, branching stem, white to purple flowers, and one to four seeds per pod. It was probably derived from a wild plant of East Asia, where it has been cultivated for some 5,000 years. Introduced into the U.S. in 1804, it began to be farmed widely as a livestock feed in the 1930s, and the U.S. is now the world's foremost soybean producer

33 Sugar Products White Sugar There are many different types of granulated sugar. Some of these are used only by the food industry and professional bakers and are not available in the supermarket. The types of granulated sugars differ in crystal size. Each crystal size provides unique functional characteristics that make the sugar appropriate for a specific food s special need. Fruit sugar is slightly finer than regular sugar and is used in dry mixes such as gelatin and pudding desserts, and powdered drinks. Fruit sugar has a more uniform small crystal size than regular sugar. The uniformity of crystal size prevents separation or settling of larger crystals to the bottom of the box, an important quality in dry mixes. White sugar is the sugar called for in most cookbook recipes. The food industry stipulates regular sugar to be extra fine or fine because small crystals are ideal for bulk handling and not susceptible to caking

34 Corn Products Corn Seeds Corn is a popular food throughout the world in many forms; it is used in breakfast cereals in the Western world (as corn flakes) and it is a grain that can be eaten raw off the cob, although it is usually preferred cooked. In the United States, for economic reasons such as government subsidies, corn is the basis of many products, in the form of high fructose corn syrup, in favor of cane sugar. They are of various colors: blackish, bluish-gray, purple, green, red, white and yellow. The kernel of maize has a pericarp of the fruit fused with the seed coat referred to as "caryopsis", typical of the grasses, and the entire kernel is often referred to as the "seed". The cob is close to a multiple fruit in structure, except that the individual fruits (the kernels) never fuse into a single mass. The kernels are about the size of peas, and adhere in regular rows round a white, pithy substance, which forms the ear. An ear can commonly hold 600 kernels and be 7 inches (178 millimetres) in length. When ground into flour, maize yields more flour, with much less bran, than wheat does.

35 Jaggery Products Organic Jaggery Jaggery, apart from being used in households as a sweetener and a flavoring agent, is also used extensively in the food and beverage industry. It is used in chocolates, candies, sorbets, health tonics such as Chyavanprash, syrups, and for making alcoholic beverages, particularly rum. It has other industrial applications too. It is rich in minerals, salts, vitamins and even contains some fiber, whereas sugar, being highly refined, lacks these things. Although the term jaggery is generally used for the molasses obtained from the juice of sugar cane, it also refers to the jaggery made from the sap of palms, like Date palm, Palmyra, Toddy palm and a few other plants. Now, let s take a look at the various types of jaggery and their different characteristics. Jaggery is not widely known in western countries, since it is rarely prepared there. Jaggery is predominantly made in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Besides tasting very good, it has many health benefits. Now, let s explore a bit more about this colorful and tasty food!

36 Foods Grains Products Foods Grains Grains are small, hard, dry seeds, with or without attached hulls or fruit layers, harvested for human or animal consumption. Agronomists also call the plants producing such seeds "grain crops". The two main types of commercial grain crops are cereals such as wheat and rye, and legumes such as beans and soybeans. After being harvested, dry grains are more durable than other staple foods such as starchy fruits such as plantains This durability has made grains well suited to industrial agriculture, since they can be mechanically harvested, transported by rail or ship, stored for long periods in silos, and milled for flour or pressed for oil. Thus, major global commodity markets exist for canola, maize, rice, soybeans, wheat, and other grains but not for tubers, vegetables, or other crops. In botany, grains and cereals are synonymous with caryopses, the fruits of the grass family. In agronomy and commerce, seeds or fruits from other plant families are called grains if they resemble caryopses.

37 Coffee Products Coffee Beans Coffee is a brewed drink with a distinct aroma and flavor, prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds found inside "berries" of the Coffea plant. Coffee plants are cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in equatorial Latin America, Southeast Asia, India and Africa. The two most commonly grown are the highly regarded arabica, and the less sophisticated but stronger and more hardy robusta. The latter is resistant to the coffee leaf rust, Hemileia vastatrix, but has a more bitter taste. Once ripe, coffee beans are picked, processed, and dried. Green (unroasted) coffee beans are one of the most traded agricultural commodities in the world. Once traded, the beans are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor, before being ground and brewed to create coffee

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