Pulses
Importing from -Australia, Canada, Usa, Russia, Myanmar, Germany, other European coutries.
"As a legume, chickpeas are considered both a vegetable and protein food, helping you hit two important food groups at once. These nutty beans are rich in a number of important nutrients that keep you well -- including protein, vitamins and minerals -- and they provide fiber too. Including chickpeas in your diet may play a role in reducing your risk of a number of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer." (Livestrong)
"These are split peas and are relatively smaller in size with dark, small seeds and a rough coat. Desi peas are also known as 'Bengal gram' or 'kala chana'. They are mostly cultivated in India, Mexico, Ethiopia and Iran. Desi chickpeas have a remarkably high fiber content and are thus suitable for people suffering from diabetes."
"When fresh peas are not available or when you want to enjoy a starchier, hardier flavored legume, dried peas are perfect. They are available either whole or split, the latter being appropriately called “split peas.” While we generally associate dried peas with a deep green color, they are also available in a yellow color, which offers a more delicate flavour.
"This small red colored lentil, helps boost body energy supply by providing you with slow burning carbohydrates and also by replenishing your iron supplies. Other benefits of red lentils or Masoor includes its antioxidant properties which makes it anti-aging food, high fiber content useful in weight loss and diabetes, ability to aid digestion, regulate cholesterol in body, increase immunity and reduce risk of cancer .
"Pigeon peas are an excellent source of magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and potassium. Besides, it contains fewer amounts of copper, zinc and magnesium. It provides an adequate amount of iron and selenium. The flattened shape pods hold a substantial place among pulses in India. The seeds vary in shape, size and color. It is round or oval in white, brown, red, greyish or purplish with a white hylum.
India is the biggest producer, consumer and importer of black matpe (our very own urad!) in the world. With a shift in domestic production pattern, causing a further shortage of black matpe in the domestic market, India has lately been importing it in increasing volumes from Myanmar.
Mung beans possess enzymes, nutrients and antioxidants which are essential for maintaining good health. The presence of medicinal properties in the Mung beans assists to enhance the health. It is good for the health of eyes, hair, nails and liver. It also enhances the blood circulation. It is loaded with high amount of fiber and low in calories.
Grains
Procured Domestically
Sugar is the generic name for sweet, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in food. There are various types of sugar derived from different sources. Simple sugars are called monosaccharides and include glucose (also known as dextrose), fructose, and galactose. The “table sugar” or “granulated sugar” most customarily used as food is sucrose, a disaccharide of glucose and fructose.
Rice has always been known as one of the healthiest foods in the world. Combined with various vegetables and spices, rice can really make an incredible meal. there are various health tips available which raise controversy about eating rice. However, the fact that you can prepare rice in many different ways is not its best feature – but it is that eating rice is beneficial for our health.
Wheat is the world’s most important grain crop. Wheat is important not only for its nutritional value, but also for its gluten content. Gluten is the protein of the wheat which, when properly developed by kneading, will trap and hold the yeast gas in the bread dough causing the bread to rise. Wheat is the only grain with the proper amount of gluten to facilitate the rising of bread dough to make light, soft loaves.
