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10 Main Types of Condiments

Here is a list of ten main types of condiments: 1. Ginger 2. Black Pepper 3. Cinnamon 4. Turmeric 5. Cloves 6. Cardamom 7. Coriander 8. Chillies 9. Cumin 10. Fennel. Type # 1. Ginger (Hindi – Adarak): Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale Rose. Family: Zingiberaceae. 1. It is an important condiment obtained from underground parts of the plant. 2. It [...]

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4 Types of Nuts | Economic Botany

The following points highlight the top four types of nuts. The types are: 1. Coconut 2. Cashew Nut 3. Walnut 4. Almond. Type # 1. Coconut (Hindi – Nariyal): Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera L. Family: Paltnae or Arecaceae 1. Because of its many uses coconut tree in India is called Kalpa Vriksh, i.e., tree of heavens. 2. Fruit of the [...]

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5 Main Types of Oil Plants | Economic Botany

The following points highlight the five main types of oil plants. The types are: 1. Castor Seed 2. Yellow Sarson 3. Sesame 4. Eucalyptus Oil 5. Peppermint. Type # 1. Castor Seed or Castor Bean (Hindi – Arandi): Botanical Name: Ricinus communis L. Family: Eupborbiaceae 1. These are the seeds of Ricinus communis, a member of family Euphcrbiaceae. 2. Plant [...]

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