Spices of all kinds for which the East Indies were famed, brought European navigators and traders of the 15th and 16th centuries from the west to the lands of the east in search of these highly priced commodities. These spices were invaluable for the preservation of food especially meat, and also to enhance taste. In the process they were also found to be rich in various nutrients vital for good health both as preventive potions and curative restoratives.

Prehistoric humans flavoured their meat with various spices especially certain kinds of aromatic leaves and grasses. Ancient records rendered in the cuneiform script have made references to the use of such spices as thyme, caraway, dill, fennel, saffron and cardamom. Spices were extensively used by the people of ancient river valley civilizations of Asia from Arabia to China and island communities of the Indian Ocean.

In China and India many spices were used in medicine as healing agents. The value of these are recognized even today Among the much sought after Niru products are Rasam Powder, the hot spice soup which is an instant answer to colds and fevers, and Herbal Curry Powder used in the food for mothers immediately after childbirth and convalescents.

Pioneers in spice manufacture like Niru Enterprise Inc., have ensured that quality spice products are brought to the market representing the best in traditional food habits. Among Niru Brand spice products packed in food grade pouches and sachets are:

  • Black Pepper (unmilled)
  • Cardamom
  • Cinnamon
  • Clove
  • Coriander (unmilled)
  • Cumin (unmilled)
  • Fennel
  • Fenugreek
  • Ginger (dry)
  • Mustard
  • Omam
  • Poppy Seed
  • Turmeric (rhizome form)

    •  Niru Enterprise Inc., conscious of the demands of modern kitchens, market their products in convenient ready-to-use packaging. Certain products in particular cannot be prepared in modern homes because of their strong aroma and redolence.

    The following spices which are essential ingredients for a vast variety of South and Southeast Asian foods are packed and marketed as ground products:

  • Black Pepper Powder
  • Coriander Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Plain Chili Powder
  • Crushed Chili
  • Cumin Powder
  • Fennel Powder
  • Ginger Powder
  • Omam Powder
  • Paprika Powder
  • Turmeric Powder.
  • Rasam Powder
  • Sambar Powder
  • Special Chili Powder (for convalescents)
    • Other items marketed under this category for their food, medicinal, stimulant beverage value are:

  • Barley
  • Coffee Beans
  • Dry Chili
  • Sesame (black and white)
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