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GUM ARABIC
Gum Arabic is harvested from acacia trees growing throughout the Sahel eco-region. This area is seen stretching all the way from Senegal in West Africa to Somalia in East Africa, including the African countries of Eritrea, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Cameroon, Kenya, Niger and Nigeria and Sudan. However, most of the production of Acacia, nearly 80% of the global total, is concentrated in Sudan..more info.
black stone flower
Black Stone Flower is one of the most unusual spices in the Indian repertoire. It is a rare dried flower and a dominant spice in all Chettinad preparations. Black Stone Flower or Dagad Phool is a soft brown and black coloured lichen that gives the signature black color to various masalas like Goda Masala/Kala Masala. It has a strong earthy aroma and a very dry, light fluffy texture and feel to it. more info
WATERMELON SEEDS
Watermelon seeds are one of the most common protein supplements. These are cultivated in large quantities in western Sudan. Traditionally, the seeds are extracted from the seed casing, and dried in the sun. Once dried, the seeds are pressed to extract oil. Watermelon seeds make a great snack after they have been dried and roasted. These seeds are loaded with nutrients including fatty acids, essential proteins and lots of minerals.more info
GUM ARABIC
Gum Arabic is harvested from acacia trees growing throughout the Sahel eco-region (a transition zone between the northern Sahara Desert and the southern belt ofsavanna). This area is seen stretching all the way from Senegal in West Africa to Somalia in East Africa, including the African countries of Eritrea, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Cameroon, Kenya, Niger and Nigeria and Sudan. However, most of the production of Acacia, nearly 80% of the global total, is concentrated in Sudan.
The trees of Acacia seyal grow under extreme climatic conditions in Eastern Africa and the Gum Arabic exudate is either collected naturally or by intentionally tapping the stem of the tree. The exudate hardens into the Gum Arabic the local communities, harvests the gum for further processing and sales.
USES OF GUM ARABIC IN FOOD INDUSTRy
Gum arabic is used in the food industry as a stabilizer, emulsifier, and thickening agent in icing, fillings, soft candy, chewing gum, and other confectionery, and to bind the sweeteners and flavorings in soft drinks.
USES OF GUM ARABIC IN INDUSTRIES
The gum also has a wide range of industrial applications such as use in the production of paints, inks, cosmetics, glue, and viscosity control in textile industries.
Acacia seyal is also highly valued for its medicinal properties and used for colds, diarrhoea, haemorrhages, jaundice, headaches and burns. It is even used as an analgesic.
organic as the trees grow naturally and wildly.
Use: Pharmaceutical ingredient, food and beverage preservative, food additive, applied to skin to decrease inflammation, and as a pro-biotic to promote good bacteria in the intestines.
Wildly crafted, no preservatives, 100% organic, obtained naturally or by tapping the stem of the Acacia seyal tree to release the gum. 100% pure,
Gum Arabic is regarded as 90% "Soluble Fiber," according to the latest researches.
WATERMELON SEED
Watermelon seeds are one of the most common protein supplements. These are cultivated in large quantities in western Sudan. Traditionally, the seeds are extracted from the seed casing, and dried in the sun. Once dried, the seeds are pressed to extract oil. Watermelon seeds make a great snack after they have been dried and roasted.
These seeds are loaded with nutrients including fatty acids, essential proteins and lots of minerals. These seeds are rich in vitamin B like thiamine, niacin, folate and minerals like magnesium, potassium, manganese, iron, zinc, phosphorus and copper. Besides, they are a great source of calories with 100 grams of watermelon seeds providing around 600 grams of calories.
Watermelon seeds are used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines. Roasted watermelon seeds are served as a snack and also used to garnish salads.
Production Areas in Sudan:
It is grown in vast areas of land in the western region especially west and north Kordofan.
General specifications of the Sudanese watermelon seeds:
• Purity 99%
• Color white, between white and yellow, black
• Moisture Max 5.9 - 9%
• Size 6mm - 14mm
• Splits 3 - 5 %
• Protein 37.4%
• Oil content 50 - 51 %
• Admixture 1%
Watermelon seeds types:
Sadir Grade- Size: between 6mm – 8mm
Farash Grade- Size: between 8mm – 12mm
Kashair Grade- Size: between 10mm – 14mm
Jumbo Grade.- Size: between 10mm – 14mm
Packing
Packing is done usually in 50 KG Jute bags.
Benefits
Watermelon seeds have vast number of benefits, few of them being:
• Roasting the watermelon seeds creates a crunchy snack filled with various food nutrients which provides a wide array of health benefits.
• Watermelon seeds are effective in recovering from major illnesses and sharpening one’s memory.
• The seeds are an excellent source of Vitamin B, which is vital for maintaining healthy circulatory and nervous system and boosting immunity. They are also rich in amino acids, including tryptophan, glutamic acid, and lysine.
• Watermelon seeds are a good source of magnesium, which is vital for functioning of heart, maintaining blood pressure, supporting metabolic process and protein synthesis.
black stone flower or dagad pool
The black stone flowers are native to the Himalayas, from Himachal Pradesh to Arunachal Pradesh. They require a slight elevation above sea level for proper growth thus they are also found in Ooty and Kodaikanal region.
The black stone flowers are light green moss, which look like dried mushrooms or dried flowers. It is an edible type of fungus which grows on trees and rocks. It grows naturally and not cultivated as such. It has a very light fluffy texture.
It isn’t very aromatic or flavorful in its dried/raw form. To release its fragrance and flavor you will have to roast it in a little oil. It releases a very strong earthy aroma when tempered properly and adds a unique flavor to the curries and gravies.
The spice gives the signature color and flavor to the Maharashtrian special ‘goda masala’(traditional Spice mix). It is also extensively used in south Indian cuisine especially chettinad cuisine from Tamil Nadu. Similarly, it is one of the main ingredients in “potli masala”.
The black stone flowers are not very well-known as a spice and lesser known for their medicinal values. There are not many scientific studies stating its therapeutic properties, but traditional healers believe in its healing properties.
Health benefits
1. The black stone flower can help dissolve kidney stones.
In Ayurveda, the black stone flowers are used for the treatment of renal conditions mainly kidney stones. Its antilithiatic property help prevent urinary tract infections and the formation of renal stones. As a lithotriptic, it helps dissolve kidney stones.
2. Stone flowers are excellent for pain relief and skin problems.
They possess anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and antimicrobial properties. They help reduce inflammation in the body and thus provide relief from pain. It also helps treat skin problems with its anti-fungal and antimicrobial properties.
3. Stone flowers promotes wound healing.
The black stone flowers with the help of their astringent properties promotes early healing of wounds.
The black stone flowers help to maintain normal body temperature, they improve digestion of food and help suppress respiratory disorders like cough and asthma