Indian cuisine is often considered incomplete without the liberal use of chilli powder. The taste and flavour that this powder brings to each of the recipes are unparalleled. But did you know that chilli peppers are not native to India? That's right!
The Portuguese brought chillies to Goa in the 16th century.
And now, India is the largest chilli producer in the world!
Chilli peppers, then, made their way from India via Central Asia and Turkey to Hungary, where they became the national spice in the form of paprika.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF THIS AGE-OLD SPICE
Chilli powder plays an important role in our Indian cuisine; not only from the aspect of giving flavour and colour to our food but also from a medicinal point of view. Consuming chilli powder in moderation is said to have amazing health benefits, viz;
Improves DigestionRich in Vitamin CHealthy for heartHelps in losing weightRelief from joint painRelief from MigrainesReduces the risk of cancerPrevents allergies.GRINDING THE CHILLI
Grinding spices is an age-old practice using various grinding equipment appropriate to the prevailing conditions. The traditional methods used for grinding spices produced a lot of heat which resulted in the evaporation of essential oils and loss of fats. The solution to these limitations is in the cryogenic grinding of spices.
Cryogenic grinding of herbs and spices involves powdering these elements at sub-zero temperatures ranging from 0°C to – 196°C. The elements are frozen with liquid nitrogen, as they are being ground. Cryogenic grinding of spices and herbs not only preserves the flavour of the spices without loss but also preserves it in the quality of taste.
But what exactly is the difference between traditional and cryogenic grinding procedures?
Traditional Grinding Procedure
Cryogenic Grinding Procedure
Heat develops inside the grinding mill.
Temperature is always below 0°c inside the grinding mill.
The heat, which develops during grinding, leads to evaporation of essential oil and the heat-sensitive fats melt.
Negligible loss of volatile components.
High energy consumption.
Low energy consumption.
Essential values of the material are evaporated.
No evaporation of essential value.
No control on particle size.
Particle size is under control.
Taste and flavour are diminished.
Two times the taste and flavour.
ACE YOUR COOKING GAME!
Ella Foods, the best place to buy spices and herbs procured from the regions known for their authentic quality are subjected to Cryogenic Grinding in the state-of-the-art plant, without any human touch for conserving their purity and quality.
Use cryogenically ground spices in your delicious recipes to retain all the goodness in your spices - flavour, taste and colour, that is otherwise lost. They also come packed with nutrients
We need to recognize the need for meticulous care, safety procedures, and better processing techniques when it comes to the packaged food we manufacture because the only way for a country like India to become healthier is by consuming food that is made truly healthier.
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