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What are Blackberries – A Brief Overview   Belonging to the Rosaceae family, blackberry fruit is native to the United States and Europe. This low-carb, versatile fruit has been consumed for centuries. Packed with umpteen nutrients, blackberries are known as a ‘superfood’. These berries have an intense taste and a very bright color. They are available all through the year with the months between June and August being the peak season. An excellent source of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, blackberry fruit benefits the overall health.  So, its time to know blackberry better and we can proceed further in this discussion. Let’s check out the nutritional profile and ever-increasing industrial uses of this wonderful, power-packed berry!  Nutritional Facts About Blackberry Fruit   Now that you pretty much know the fruit, so, what do you think? Are blackberries good for you ?  Well, blackberry is known as a superfood.  Blackberries are pack...

A Brief Overview About Coriander Belonging to the parsley family, coriander is a very well-known flowering plant. It is known as ‘Cilantro’ in Spanish and is popular as Chinese Parsley. Native to southern Europe and the Middle East, coriander is also grown in other parts of the world including Africa, the USA, and Asia. So,  what does coriander taste like ? Coriander carries a floral aroma and lemony taste. The leaves and the ripened seeds of the plant vary in taste. While to some people, fresh coriander tastes pungent, to others it tastes soapy. Coriander plant grows well in  tropical and subtropical countries.  It features a hollow, slender 1 to 2.5 inches long stem with tiny flowers and bipinnate leaves. The seeds are yellowish brown in color and emit a subtle fragrance, which resemble to that of an amalgamation of sage and lemon peel. Coriander is a favorite household spice across the globe. This versatile kitchen ingredient goes amazingly well with all cuisin...

  A Brief Overview of the Ashwagandha Plant Also known as ‘Indian ginseng’ and ‘winter cherry’, ashwagandha is a very popular medicinal herb. Native to India, this small shrub features red berries and yellow flowers. Packed with a myriad of important medicinal properties, it is considered to be a miracle Ayurvedic herb. The roots and leaves of ashwagandha have umpteen uses across varied industries. From food to cosmetics, this plant finds its use in a plethora of commercial products. Considering the increasing demand of ashwagandha, it becomes important to learn about this essential medicinal plant. So, check out all the titbits about  ashwagandha plant  here in the below discussion. Nutrition Profile of Ashwagandha Ashwagandha is packed with essential nutrients, including important vitamins and minerals. Some of the nutrients present in this plant include vitamin C, Iron, and Calcium. A 100-gram serving of ashwagandha consists of the following quantities of nut...

  A Brief Overview About Fenugreek Also known as Greek Hay, Greek-Clover, Bird’s Foot, and Methi seeds, Fenugreek is a well-known herbaceous plant. Belonging to the family of pea, it has its origins in Western Asia and Southern Europe. It is cultivated for food and grows best in regions having well-drained, fertile soil with abundant sunlight. Some of the largest producers of  fenugreek seeds  in the world include India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. These countries together contribute more than 85% of the total fenugreek produced in the world. The fenugreek plant features tiny white flowers, green leaves, and pods sheltering tiny golden-brown seeds. The plant generally grows up to a height of around 2 to 3 feet. The seeds have a nutty and mildly sweet flavour. Fenugreek leaves  and seeds have medicinal properties and have been used in traditional medicines since time immemorial. The seeds (both in whole and powdered form) are also used as a key culinary ingredien...

The very popular  paprika spice  is the ground form of the dried peppers of the Capsicum annuum plant. It comes in yellow, orange, and red colours and are sweet, hot, or smoked. Native to central Mexico,  paprika plant  is also found in Hungary, England, and France. Belonging to the family of Solanaceae, paprika is packed with a myriad of essential nutrients. Initially, paprika was used only for ornamental purposes and in medicines. Later, it was discovered as an essential spice to add flavour and colour to different culinary preparations.  Hungarian paprika  has a number of surprising industrial uses that make it more than just a simple spice. It is used in cosmetic products, supplements, medicines, and food & drinks. Nutritional Profile of Paprika Paprika is packed with a plethora of essential nutrients, including vitamins and minerals. The vitamin content in  paprika pepper  includes vitamin A, vitamin B1 (Thiamin), vitamin ...

     What is Marjoram? Belonging to the mint family, marjoram is a popular herb. It is also known by other common names like knotted marjoram, pot marjoram, wild oregano, sweet marjoram, and garden marjoram. Although marjoram is closely related to oregano, yet both the herbs are different. Marjoram carries a sweeter and lighter taste than commercial oregano. Native to Cyprus, it is also found in Asia, Europe, America, and Africa. The perennial, cold-sensitive and aromatic marjoram generally grows up to a height of around 60 to 75 cm. It grows on footpaths, rocky places, field margins, and dry slopes. However, it generally requires well-drained, dry fertile loamy soil for its proper growth. Marjoram plants have straight, hairy stems with smooth, grey coloured leaves. The plant features tiny, white to pink colour flowers. So,  what is marjoram used for ? Well, both dried and fresh marjoram are frequently used in many Mediterranean and Greek recipes. The herb is u...