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Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a prevalent ingredient used in South-East Asian cuisine. Belonging to the grass family, the flower stalks and bulbs of these plants are used in flavouring food and is also used in the production of commercially marketed lemongrass teas and lemongrass powder. The essential oils in Lemongrass, …

Hibiscus has bright and vibrant coloured flowers and is part of the tropical shrub family. Hibiscus flowers are found in a variety of colours such as yellow, purple, pink, white, and red. The hibiscus plant is usually found in the southeast regions of Asia. The Hibiscus plants or Japa Pulpa …

Fenugreek is native to South-East Asian countries and the Mediterranean region. Its leaves can be consumed fresh or dried. It has many medicinal properties and is useful for treating many skin and hair problems. Fenugreek is used for cooking many dishes as well. Fenugreek has a sweet and fragrant maple-like …

Cinnamon powder is used for cooking many dishes, both sweet and salty. You must’ve eaten cinnamon buns, with sprinkled cinnamon powder on top. Cinnamon sticks are used in many dishes to add to the flavour of the dish. When the cinnamon sticks are ground to a powdery form, we get …

The beet (Red beet, Beta vulgaris subsp. Vulgaris Conditiva) contains a red pigment at its root which is widely used as the main natural colour additive in the food industry as well as the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The red pigment, betalains, are water-soluble pigments. Being unstable, they start degrading …

Basil is an herb that is as old as time. It has been used since ancient times for my purposes mainly for medicinal properties. There are many types of Basil available in the market such as Sweet Basil, holy Basil, lime basil, lemon basil, purple Basil, among others. Basil is …