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LJL Dry ginger is an excellent natural remedy for controlling high blood sugar in the body. It reduces nausea and cold sweats, dizziness and vomiting.

Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color. It has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb. Recently, science has started to back up what Indians have known for a long time-it really does contain compounds with medicinal properties These compounds are called curcuminoids, the most important of which is curcumin. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. 

LJL Arrowroot powder is a starchy substance that’s extracted from the root of a tropical plant known as Maranta arundinacea. When the arrowroot is harvested, it looks similar to other underground tubers such as cassava, yucca or kudzu, which are oblong in shape.

But important to note is how the starch is extracted, which is unlike cornstarch. Arrowroot powder is extracted in simpler, more traditional methods, without the use of high heat or harsh chemicals.

Sometimes arrowroot powder is known as arrowroot flour or arrowroot starch and they’re all the same thing. It’s simply a white, powdery starch that’s naturally gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly.

Clove is a flavouring agent and is also popular as a local anaesthetic for toothaches. A common spice of Kerala, clove is the dried floral buds of Eugenia caryophyllata. Clove is one of the key ingredients of garam masala (spices in varying proportions, roasted and powdered and used for cooking).

Kerala is famed for the production and export of Pepper, which is also known as the 'King of Spices'. Today used all around the world, probably it is one of the earliest known spices. This spice is grown in both lowlands and high ranges of the state. It is also used for its amazing medicinal properties. It is a very popular Kerala spice that is used in almost all dishes and food items.

Ginger can rightly be called the most important spices, which is also valued the most. This spice is used in a number of cuisines in the world. It is widely grown in Kerala. Ginger is used extensively in many dishes, pickles and fresh juices. It is also used in cakes, biscuits and cookies for flavouring purposes. Ginger also has medicinal uses. It is greatly used in food processing for certain types of curried meats, carbohydrate drinks, carbonated drinks, cocktails, liquors and so on.

Turmeric is not only a spice that is used in cooking but it is also a cleanser for the human body. Turmeric plant is mainly used in the dried or powdered form. This spice is vastly used in Middle-Eastern and Asian delicacies and other spicy curries. Turmeric is also used to add colour in fruit drinks, cheese and butter. It is also used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines. Turmeric is also a part of the family of gingers. It has great medicinal benefits that are recognized all over the globe. It also has great culinary uses and can be used for many different kinds of cuisines in Kerala. It provides a very pungent taste to the food in which it is used.

The sweet and sour fruit of tamarind is also known as Indian Date. Though it originated in Asian and North African regions but it is largely grown in India as well. The trees of this spice grow excellently in tropical areas and Kerala is known for having a tropical climate. It is an important ingredient in a number of Asian and Latin American dishes. Tamarind is used in seafood, other non-vegetarian, cool drinks, snacks, desserts and vegetarian dishes.

This is a spice that has a very sour taste. It is a bit astringent too. The spice is mainly grown in the coastal regions of the country including Kerela. The process of creating the spice from the fruit is also a lengthy process and requires a lot of drying, cleaning and processing. The spice has many uses. It is greatly used in many coconut-based dishes including certain curries, especially fish curries. Apart from that, it also has great medicinal uses. It has certain refrigerant properties. It is great for curing certain types of skin ailments and allergies. It also helps to cure cholesterol for those who are suffering from obesity and heart problems.

An important ingredient of the spicy Kerala cuisine, Cinnamon is extensively grown in one or two locations in the state but mainly originated in Sri Lanka. This spice is light brown in color and is also milder in flavor in comparison to other spices. Cinnamon has high in antioxidant activity and along with being used in food, it also has medicinal properties.

Cardamom has a unique taste, aroma and flavor. It is a famous aphrodisiac and is used as a stimulant for making various different types of breath fresheners and perfumes, Treats Bad Breath and Prevent Cavities and Helps with Digestive Problems like Ulcers.

LJL Mace is the lacy covering of the nutmeg seed but differs in flavor by being subtly pungent and spicier. Mace is naturally protected from environmental toxins and pesticides as it is enveloped by a layer of fruit around it. It has a beautiful aroma. It is used in baked goods, and can also be a part of meat dishes, stew, etc.

Bird Eye chilli or pepper (Capsicum frutescence) is consumed in small quantities, considered a condiment or spice for seasoning and stimulating the appetite as well as used in local medicine especially for herbal practitioners who prepare ointments for rheumatism and joint pains. It is known for weight reducing qualities. They can play a key role in increasing the metabolism of the body. As a result of this, your body temperature would increase. In order to bring back the body to original temperature body would burn more calories, thereby speeding up the metabolism rate. Increased metabolism is beneficial and would increase the usage of the unused fats stored in various parts of the body. As you would have noticed, an increase in metabolism results in more sweating and hence results in weight loss. Fast metabolism, proper digestion and waste expulsion, can decrease the chance of fat accumulation in the body. The chemical compound present in bird’s chili which results in burning sensation is called Capsaicin. The effects of this compound can vary among individuals. However, most of them experience a burning sensation of the mouth, throat, and stomach upon ingestion. The consumption of bird’s eye chili thus increases the metabolism and hence reduces the body weight.

LJL dried tapioca is sourced directly from the Farmers of our village who practiced the organic way of cultivation. Traditionally processed & hygienically dried under sunlight.

Perfectly roasted whole coffee beans, for your coffee machine. It's a Coffee that’s truly great goes beyond taste. A rush is felt by your taste buds when every sip tantalizes your senses and energizes your body. Experience the aroma that accentuates a symphony of flavor and taste. 

  • Black pepper is stimulant, pungent, aromatic, digestive and nervine tonic. It is a good home remedy for digestive disorders. Pepper is beneficial in the treatment of cold and fever.Pepper is an effective remedy for cough caused due to throat irritation.
  • Authentic Indian pepper, directly from our own farms in Idukki, Kerala. Hand harvested to ensure selection of largest pepper berries with a robust, piquant and fruity flavor.
  • 100% Natural, Non-GMO, No Preservatives, Vegan, Gluten Free Premium Gourmet Food Grade Spice.
  • Consistency in Taste, Aroma and Quality Across Year.
  • Package: Comes in a handy jar container for long lasting preservation. Storage Instructions: Store in cool and dry place; Avoid direct sunlight and moisture; Keep the material in air tight container once opened.

  • Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants that help fight free radicals,the anti-inflammatory properties of cinnamon are quite well-known. Therefore, cinnamon helps repair tissue damages and fight infections.
  • Cinnamon helps reduce triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol. Therefore, it is of great help to reduce blood pressure and heart diseases.
  • Resistance to insulin in the blood is vastly reduced by consuming cinnamon. Therefore, people suffering from type -2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome can benefit a lot.
  • Those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease can benefit a lot from cinnamon.
  • Package: Comes in a handy jar container for long lasting preservation. Storage Instructions: Store in cool and dry place; Avoid direct sunlight and moisture; Keep the material in air tight container once opened.

High in Antioxidants, Protects Against Cancer, Anti bacterial properties, Improves Liver Health, Regulates Blood Sugar, Promotes Bone Health, Reduces Stomach Ulcers.

  • Cardamom, also popularly known as Elaichi in India, considered as the queen of spices being the most flavored and most used spice in the kitchen. It's a common ingredient in Indian cuisine.
  • LJL Traders Cardamom, which is collected and packed from own farm in Idukki, Kerala has a strong, unique flavour and aroma which is intense and unique.
  • No preservatives, No Additives, No Added Color, Natural Aroma and Taste
  • Package: Comes in a handy jar container for long lasting preservation.

  • Finest quality coffee from the district of Idukki, Kerala. This single-origin coffee has been carefully handpicked, pulped, fermented, and washed with water to be sun-dried and roasted to perfection.
  • Every sip of coffee carries an aromatic rich flavor; Whole coffee beans also work as an excellent air freshener.
  • People most commonly drink coffee to relieve mental and physical fatigue and to increase mental alertness. Coffee is also used to prevent Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and cognitive decline.
  • It is also used to prevent gallstones, gout, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
  • PACKAGING - Carefully and hygienically packed in a bottle to retain original flavor, aroma, and essence.

The plant has many medicinal virtues. Its leaves are cooling and antibilious. Pulp o the ripe fruit is beneficial in the treatment of bilious vomiting, flatulence, and indigestion. It is also useful for constipation. Tamarind pulp, being rich in vitamin C, is valuable in preventing and curing scurvy. Tamarind-pepper rasam, a clear soup is considered an effective home remedy for colds in South India. It is prepared by boiling a very dilute tamarind water in a teaspoon of hot ghee and half a teaspoon of black pepper powder for a few minutes. This steaming hot rasam has a flushing effect. The pulp of Tamarind fruit is useful in treating fevers. The Tamarind milk drink as suggested for fevers is also very helpful in treating dysentery.

 

Kudampuli – Garcinia cambogia is commonly known as “Malabar Tamarind”. Garcinia cambogia trees are found in tropical countries. They belong to the family Guttiferae.Kudampuli –Garcinia cambogia is a small or medium-sized tree with rounded crowns and horizontal or drooping branches. Leaves are dark green and shining, elliptic obovate, 2-5 inches long, and 1 – 3 inches broad. The fruit, which is 4 – 5cm in diameter is green in color changes to yellow or red when ripe, and resembles a small pumpkin. It has deep longitudinal grooves (6-8) and 6 to 8 seeds. Surrounded by a succulent aril. We collect this directly from the farmers of the Malabar region of Kerala.

  • Processed in traditional way. Sourced from the organically grown trees and sundried in a hygienic environment.
  • Malabar Tamarind adds a tangy and spicy taste to the meal, making your dish relishing and more appetizing. Now make your Fish Curry, Prawns and Mango Curry, Bitter Gourd and Dried Shrimp, Stir Fry & Meen Peera (Fish with Grated Coconut) with high quality Kerala Kudampuli.
  • PACKAGING - Carefully and hygienically packed in a bottle to retain original flavour, aroma and essence.

  • Ginger is the dried underground stem of the herbaceous tropical plant and is refreshingly aromatic. Over 78% of India's dry ginger is produced in our hometown in Kerala.
  • LJL Traders ginger has a sweet aroma, hot and pungent taste. Its also called Sonth in Hindi and Chukku in Malayalam.
  • Dry Ginger is beneficial for sore throat, digestion, and beneficial joint pain.
  • Dry ginger along with sugar cane juice is a cure for stomach irritation. Ginger also relieves throat pain and has other health benefits too.
  • PACKAGING - Carefully and hygienically packed in a bottle to retain original flavour, aroma and essence.

  • Turmeric is the root stalk of a tropical plant that's part of the ginger family. One of the main components of the spice is a substance called curcumin which has potentially healing properties.
  • Turmeric has been used for many thousands of years in Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine for conditions including heartburn, diarrhoea, stomachbloating, colds, fibromyalgia and depression. Followers of Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine also sometimes apply turmeric to the skin for ringworm and infected wounds as it's said to have anti-bacterial properties.
  • These are whole turmeric fingers - large size with strong flavour - 150 gm
  • Our products are 100 % natural and good in quality.
  • PACKAGING - Carefully and hygienically packed in a bottle to retain original flavour, aroma and essence.