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Sri Lanka, or the Spice Island has developed its recognition over centuries, where the abundance of spices that grow on the fertile soils of the island have crafted the rich flavours that influence the cuisine and taste buds of not only the local communities, but also flavours that tantalise gastronomical journeys in various forms – globally.
Spices & Herbs
Spices and herbs are so much more than flavour enhancing foods that provide a diverse range of distinct aromas to savory and sweet dishes. Typically, spices are obtained from roots, flowers, fruits, seeds or bark, and are usually native to warm tropical climates and can be woody or herbaceous plants, whereas herbs are obtained from the leaves of herbaceous (non-woody) plants.
In addition to culinary uses, spices and herbs are used for a variety of purposes in numerous industries such as medicine, beverages, nutraceutical, cosmetics and perfumery, using their properties of being natural sources of colour, flavour, antioxidants and antimicrobials
Black Pepper / White Pepper
(Piper nigrum)
Richly aromatic, with floral and citrus notes, while retaining a strong pungency, Ceylon black pepper, known as the ‘King of Spices’, is considered a premium spice in the world market. The high piperine content in Ceylon Black Pepper makes it a superior spice in all culinary dishes and salads.
Products: Whole, powder (coarse, fine), oil
Cardamom
(Elettaria cardamom)
The unique flavour of Cardamom, the ‘Queen of Spices’, is used in many sweet and savoury culinary recipes as well as beverages such as coffee and tea. A widely used spice in in Indian, Middle Eastern, Arabic, and Swedish cuisine, it is also used in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine due to its aromatic, stimulant, carminative, stomachic, and diuretic properties.
Products: Seeds, powder, oil
Cloves
(Syzygium aromaticum / Eugenia caryophyllus)
Cloves are a sweet and aromatic spice with an intense flavour used in many culinary dishes. They are also known for their medicinal qualities, especially their antibacterial antifungal properties.
Products: Stems/buds, powder, oil
Cinnamon
(Cinnamomum zeylanicum syn. Cinnamomum verum, Cinnamomum zeylanicum blume)
Ceylon Cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka and widely accepted as the highest quality cinnamon in the world. This centuries old valuable and luxurious spice is an essential part of world cuisine and herbal medication.
Products: Sticks, powder, oil
Nutmeg
(Myristica fragrans)
Nutmeg and Mace are two separate spices derived from the fruit of tree Myristica fragrans of the family Myristicaceae. Myristica fragrans is, in fact, the only tree in the world that produces two separate spices. The fruit contains a hard pit, which is a nutmeg, while the lacy red membrane which surrounds it is called mace. Just like with other varieties of spices from Sri Lanka – Nutmeg, grown in Sri Lanka has developed an intricate chemical composition and a flavour complex based on the unique terroir of the country, and is identified under the geographical indication of Ceylon Nutmeg.
Products: Whole, essential oil, ground
Mace
(Myristica fragrans)
Mace powder and essential oil have many uses in culinary, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and perfumery industries. Mace powder has a distinct spicy-sweet taste and is used to add flavour to food, domestically and commercially. It is a widely used ingredient in desserts and baked products like desserts, confectionaries, baked food.
Products: Whole, essential oil, ground
Turmeric
(Curcuma domestica)
Turmeric was initially cultivated in India as a dye as its’ vivid yellow colour works brilliantly as a colouring agent. Later its highly developed uses came to be known and people started using it for cosmetic and beautification purposes and eventually as a medicine, which later became popular as a spice.
Products: Whole dried, powder, oils and oleoresins
Vanilla
(Vanilla planifolia)
Vanilla is a spice derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily obtained from pods of the Mexican species, flat-leaved vanilla. Vanilla is the second-most expensive spice after saffron because growing the vanilla seed pods is labor-intensive. Nevertheless, vanilla is widely used in both commercial and domestic baking, perfume production, and aromatherapy.
Products: Whole pod, powder or grounded pods, extracts, sugar, oleoresins
Moringa (Horseradish/Drumstick)
(Moringa oleifera)
The moringa tree is widely used as food and medicine. Nearly every part of the moringa tree is edible. It is rich in antioxidants and other nutrients. When dried, its leaves can be ground into a fine powder that will keep many months without refrigeration.
Dehydrated Food Products
Food dehydration is a process of reducing moisture of food to low levels for improved shelf life by adding one or more forms of energy to the food. The main technological objectives of food dehydration are: preservation, reduction in weight and volume, transformation of a food to a form more convenient to store, package, transport, and use, and imparting to a food product, a particular desirable feature such as a different flavor, crispiness, chewiness, etc., that is, creating a new food.
Dehydrated Vegetables
Jackfruit
Artocarpus integrifolia
Jackfruit is known as a superfood for its unique and versatile properties, and is known to fortify your health and help in preventing medical conditions. Jackfruit is an exotic fruit grown in tropical regions and bears one of the largest tree fruits in the world.
It contains vitamins and antioxidants that boost the body’s immunity to fight and protect against free radical damage often tied to diabetes, cancer or the natural effects of aging. The jackfruit has a high fiber and water content that gives you an instant energy boost.
Breadfruit
Artocarpus nobilis
Breadfruit is a versatile superfood that belongs to the mulberry and jackfruit botanical family. Due to its nutritional profile, breadfruit is full of health benefits.
Breadfruit is rich in vitamins and minerals, and contains high amounts of dietary fibre. Breadfruit has anti-cancer properties, helps improve digestion and improves bone health among other notable health benefits. In addition, breadfruit flour is gluten-free and has a low glycemic index, which makes it an excellent option to prevent and control diabetes.
Bitter Gourd
Mormodica charantia
Bitter gourd is a green-skinned vegetable with white to translucent flesh and a taste that fits its name.
As a rich source of antioxidants, flavonoids, and other polyphenol compounds, bitter gourd may help to reduce your risks for a number of health issues. Bitter gourd contains bioactive compounds called saponins and terpenoids. These compounds are responsible for the vegetable’s bitter taste, but may also play a role in lowering blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Dehydrated Fruits
Pineapple (Rings, wedges)
Ananas sativus
Dried pineapple is a good source of calcium, potassium, manganese, fiber, as well as vitamins A, B and C. These help as an effective solution for acne, promotes younger and healthier skin, prevents hair loss and prevents and relieves inflammatory disorders that affect the scalp. Pineapples are a rich source of antioxidants that help fight free radicals in the body, thereby preventing more cellular damage. These antioxidants also protect our body from diseases such as cramps, heart disease, osteoarthritis, various cancers and more.
Banana Coins
Musa sapientum
Bananas are an excellent source of readily available energy and a good source of several important nutrients. A fresh banana gets about 75 percent of its weight from water. The drying process removes about 96 percent of this water content, making dehydrated bananas a far more concentrated source of calories and nutrients than the source fruit. Dehydrated bananas are about four times higher in vitamins and minerals such as potassium, manganese, copper and magnesium, carbohydrates, sugar and calories than the fresh variety, all essential for the proper functioning of your body. Dried bananas also have antiseptic properties and the property of keeping your skin and maintaining the good health of your bones.
Mango Slices
Mangifera indica
Dried mango provides vitamin C, which promotes healthy skin and a strong immune system by acting as a powerful antioxidant — a compound that fights free radicals to protect you from cell damage and chronic diseases. Furthermore, its vitamin A and folate (vitamin B9) content supports eye health and DNA synthesis. Mangoes may have benefits for reducing your risk of diabetes, cancer, and inflammation, mostly due to their high antioxidant content — namely polyphenols and carotenoids. Dried mango also provides dietary fiber, which may help improve gut health and is a good source of antioxidants, as it still provides beta carotene, beta cryptoxanthin, luteoxanthin, and violaxanthin.
Kithul Products
The Kithul or Jaggery palm is also known as fishtail palm (Caryota Urens) and is grown in the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka. The palm is the source of the highly celebrated natural sweeteners – treacle and jaggery. In addition to being natural sweeteners, kithul based products also have numerous health benefits.
Kithul Treacle / Syrup
Kithul “Treacle” also called kithul syrup is also made of the sap collected from the flower of the fishtail palm or jaggery palm (Caryota urens). It’s a sweet and thick honey-coloured liquid. The syrup is made out of the sap of the flower of jaggery palm, and is a much-prized food sweetener and served as part of the traditional desserts.
Kithul Jaggery
Kithul Jaggery is made of the sap collected from the flower of the fishtail palm or jaggery palm, which is a solid sweet typically found in the shape of half a globe diagonally cut in the middle – thanks to the moulds fashioned out of coconut shells into which the jaggery palm flower sap boiled beyond the point of treacle is poured to cool off and solidify – with a melting sweetness.