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Large Black Cardamom, Long Pepper, Star Anise & other rare spices from Northeast India - the emerging organic spice hub. Premium quality spices for gourmet, pharmaceutical, and international markets.

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About Our Exotic Spices

Northeast India is recognized as a potential "Organic Spices Hub" due to its pristine environment and traditional farming practices. Our exotic spices are grown with minimal chemical intervention, offering superior aroma, flavor, and medicinal properties.

Organic by Nature

Low external input farming

High Altitude Grown

Superior flavor development

Quick Product Summary

  • Main Products: Large Cardamom, Long Pepper, Star Anise, Black Pepper
  • Origin: Sikkim, Arunachal, Assam, Northeast India
  • Season: August-November (cardamom)
  • MOQ: 500 kg (varies by spice)
  • Forms Available: Whole, powder, extracts, blends

Our Exotic Spice Portfolio

Specializing in rare and premium spices from Northeast India's unique ecosystem

Large Black Cardamom

Premium Smoky Flavor

Distinctive smoky flavor from traditional drying over fire. Larger than green cardamom with intense aroma. Essential for Indian curries, spice blends, and medicinal preparations.

Specifications:

  • Size: 15-25 mm pods
  • Color: Dark brown to black
  • Aroma: Intense, smoky, camphor-like
  • Moisture: Max 12%

Long Pepper (Pipli)

Medicinal Rare

Ancient Ayurvedic spice with complex flavor profile - sweet, spicy, and slightly numbing. Contains piperine (like black pepper) plus additional alkaloids for enhanced medicinal properties.

Specifications:

  • Size: 2-4 cm catkins
  • Color: Brown to dark brown
  • Flavor: Sweet, spicy, numbing
  • Piperine: 3-6% content

Star Anise

Aromatic Star-shaped

Beautiful star-shaped spice with strong licorice flavor. Rich in shikimic acid (precursor for Tamiflu). Used in Chinese five-spice powder, baking, and medicinal preparations.

Specifications:

  • Size: 8-12 point stars
  • Color: Rusty brown
  • Aroma: Strong licorice/aniseed
  • Shikimic Acid: 3-7% content

Black Pepper

Classic High Piperine

Premium quality black pepper with high piperine content. Grown in the shaded valleys of Northeast India, producing peppercorns with exceptional aroma and heat.

Specifications:

  • Size: 4-5 mm diameter
  • Color: Dark black, uniform
  • Piperine: 4-7% content
  • Density: 550-600 g/L

Other Rare Spices

Unique Regional

Northeast India is home to unique spices rarely found elsewhere, offering distinct flavors and medicinal properties for specialty markets.

Available Varieties:

  • Sweet Tamarind: Less sour variant
  • Perilla Seeds: Nutty flavor, rich in omega-3
  • Zanthoxylum: Sichuan pepper relative
  • Bhut Jolokia: World's hottest chilli

Custom Spice Blends

Custom Value-added

We create custom spice blends according to client specifications - from traditional Indian masalas to innovative fusion blends for international markets.

Capabilities:

  • Custom formulation development
  • Private label packaging
  • Quality consistency assurance
  • Organic certification available

Technical Specifications

Quality Parameters

Parameter Large Cardamom Long Pepper Star Anise
Moisture Content Max 12% Max 12% Max 11%
Foreign Matter Max 1% Max 2% Max 1%
Broken/Damaged Max 5% Max 8% Max 5%
Volatile Oil Min 2.5% Min 1.5% Min 2.0%
Ash Content Max 8% Max 7% Max 8%
Size Grade Extra Bold Medium-Long 8-point

Active Compounds Analysis

Spice Active Compound Typical Content Key Property
Large Cardamom 1,8-Cineole 25-35% Antimicrobial
Long Pepper Piperine 3-6% Bioavailability enhancer
Star Anise Shikimic Acid 3-7% Antiviral precursor
Black Pepper Piperine 4-7% Bioavailability enhancer
Bhut Jolokia Capsaicin 1.0-1.5% Pain relief

Safety & Compliance

  • Pesticide Residue: Below MRL as per EU Regulation 396/2005
  • Aflatoxin: <4 ppb (B1), <10 ppb total
  • Heavy Metals: Within Codex Alimentarius limits
  • Microbiological: Salmonella abs/25g, E.Coli <100 CFU/g

Processing & Product Forms

Whole Spices

  • Carefully graded
  • Traditional processing
  • Moisture controlled
  • Size sorted

Spice Powders

  • Various mesh sizes
  • Aroma retention
  • Sterilized processing
  • Custom blends

Spice Extracts

  • Standardized extracts
  • Oleoresins
  • Essential oils
  • Custom formulations

Spice Blends

  • Traditional recipes
  • Custom formulations
  • Private label
  • Recipe development

Target Markets & Applications

Primary Markets

  • Europe: Germany, UK, France (organic & gourmet spices)
  • Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia (traditional spice trade)
  • North America: USA, Canada (health foods & ethnic markets)
  • Asia Pacific: Japan, Australia, Singapore (premium spices)
  • Industrial Buyers: Global food & pharma companies

Industry Applications

Gourmet Foods
Pharmaceutical
Retail Spices
Ayurvedic Medicine
Food Processing
Health Supplements

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Frequently Asked Questions

Northeast India is naturally suited for organic spice cultivation due to:
  • Low Chemical Input: Traditional farming with minimal synthetic inputs
  • Biodiversity: Rich ecosystem with natural pest control
  • Pristine Environment: Low industrial pollution in the region
  • Traditional Knowledge: Centuries-old organic farming practices
  • Government Support: Promotion of organic farming in the region
  • Certification: Easier transition to certified organic production
Sikkim, in particular, has been declared India's first fully organic state.

Large Black Cardamom vs. Green Cardamom:
Aspect Large Black Cardamom Green Cardamom
Size Larger (15-25 mm) Smaller (8-15 mm)
Color Dark brown to black Light green
Flavor Smoky, camphor-like Sweet, floral
Processing Fire-dried (smoky flavor) Sun-dried or machine-dried
Usage Savory dishes, meat, rice Sweet dishes, desserts, tea
Price Generally lower Generally higher
Black cardamom is essential for North Indian curries and biryanis.

Our spices have significant medicinal properties:
  • Long Pepper: Contains piperine that enhances bioavailability of other compounds by 30-200%. Used in Ayurveda for respiratory and digestive issues.
  • Star Anise: Rich in shikimic acid, the precursor for oseltamivir (Tamiflu). Also has antimicrobial properties.
  • Large Cardamom: High in 1,8-cineole with proven antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Used for digestive issues.
  • Black Pepper: Piperine enhances nutrient absorption and has antioxidant properties.
  • Bhut Jolokia: Capsaicin for pain relief and metabolism boosting.
We can provide standardized extracts for medicinal applications.

Yes, we specialize in custom spice blend development:
  1. Recipe Development: Our food technologists can develop blends based on your requirements
  2. Traditional Blends: Authentic Indian masalas (garam masala, curry powder, etc.)
  3. Fusion Blends: Combining Indian spices with other global flavors
  4. Functional Blends: Blends with specific health benefits
  5. Private Label: Complete private label service including packaging design
  6. Quality Consistency: Strict quality control for batch-to-batch consistency
  7. Documentation: Complete recipe documentation and nutritional analysis
Minimum order quantity for custom blends: 500 kg.

Whole Spices:
  • Large Cardamom: 500 kg minimum
  • Long Pepper: 300 kg minimum
  • Star Anise: 500 kg minimum
  • Black Pepper: 1 MT minimum
Processed Products:
  • Spice Powder: 200 kg minimum
  • Spice Extracts: 50 kg minimum
  • Spice Blends: 500 kg minimum
  • Private Label: 1,000 units minimum
Samples: Available for serious buyers (100g-500g per spice with shipping charges)

For smaller quantities, we can suggest consolidating with other products or using air freight.