Rice powder is made from milling the rice finely. It is different from rice starch which is produced in lye by steeping the rice. Rice flour has been commonly used as a substitute for flour made from wheat. It has been used as an agent for thickening in various recipes. …
Pomegranate fruit is among the healthiest fruits on this planet. It is also known as a superfood. There are various health benefits of pomegranate, whether it is in the form of juice or powder. Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants. It also has properties such as antitumor and antiviral. Pomegranate extract …
Orange peel powder can be obtained by grinding orange peel after it has hardened. Making orange peel powder is easy. It is a natural herb and a natural ingredient just like papaya. Orange peel has a high concentration of vitamins and minerals that benefit your skin. Orange peel powder has …
The moringa plant is also known as ‘drumstick tree’, ‘tree of life’ or ‘miracle tree’. This particular plant is found both in Nepal as well as India. Due to its various benefits which have been proved by scientific analysis, it has been given a lot of different names. Moringa Powder …
Mint leaf powder is used by most individuals in the form of spearmint or peppermint flavored chewing gums and chocolates. However, one cannot downplay the benefits it provides to an individual’s body. Mint comes in many shapes and sizes, with each variant getting a commonly used name or etymologies like …
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, …
A native in the Konkan region, Kokum is a fruit that is used for its versatility in cooking and medicines, it is also used to make tasty cool sherbets. Found mostly in the western region of coastal southern India, Kokum also has a scientific name like its other fruit counterparts, …
Clay has been used for ages as a mask. Long before we had Korean mask sheets available in the market, clay was used to replenish and rejuvenate our skin conditions. Clay helps in balancing the oil on our skin and preventing the breakout of acne. They are many types of …
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 …
Whenever a person first hears the word “clay’, they immediately start thinking about their childhood arts and crafts classes, where they may even have mistakenly gulped a lump of clay, apart from the fun they had. The use of calcium bentonite clay that is generated and refined from volcanic ash …