Cloves: a simple guide for international buyers
Understanding Cloves Cloves are the dried flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum and are valued for their strong aroma and naturally occurring essential oil. Whole cloves or ground ma...
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Cinnamon & Cassia: a simple guide for international buyers
Understanding Cinnamon & Cassia Cinnamon and cassia are aromatic bark spices supplied as quills, broken bark or powder. Because species, origin and flavour profile differ, the exa...
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Ginger: a simple guide for international buyers
Understanding Ginger Ginger is the rhizome of Zingiber officinale and can be traded fresh, dried, sliced, granulated or powdered depending on the programme. For dried and processe...
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Desiccated Coconut: a simple guide for international buyers
Understanding Desiccated Coconut Desiccated coconut is prepared from the cleaned white kernel of mature coconuts and dried to a low moisture level. It is used in bakery, confectio...
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Virgin Coconut Oil: a simple guide for international buyers
Understanding Virgin Coconut Oil Virgin coconut oil is obtained from fresh coconut kernel through processes intended to retain its characteristic coconut identity without conventi...
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Coco Peat: a simple guide for international buyers
Understanding Coco Peat Coco peat, also called coir pith, is the fine material remaining after fibre is separated from coconut husk. It is widely used as a growing-medium componen...
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Coir Fibre: a simple guide for international buyers
Understanding Coir Fibre Coir fibre is extracted from the outer husk of coconut and is used in ropes, brushes, mats, erosion-control products, geotextiles and horticultural applic...
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Coconut Sugar: a simple guide for international buyers
Understanding Coconut Sugar Coconut sugar is produced by concentrating sap collected from coconut palm flower buds. It is generally supplied as granules or powder and has a carame...
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Red Lentils: a simple guide for international buyers
Understanding Red Lentils Red lentils are edible seeds of Lens culinaris commonly supplied whole or split and often appear orange or red after the seed coat is removed. They cook...
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