HISTORY OF SPICES spices online fresh spices spice suppliers

• India, China, and Egypt were early users of spices like turmeric, cinnamon, clove, and pepper.
   
• In Egypt, spices like cinnamon and cassia were used for embalming and religious rituals.
   
• Sanskrit texts and Ayurveda from India show extensive use of spices for healing and food.

• Arab traders dominated the spice routes, acting as middlemen between East and West.
   
• Spices like black pepper, cardamom, and ginger were traded along the Silk Road and Incense Route.
   
• Greeks and Romans valued spices highly, using them in cooking and medicine. Roman elites paid enormous prices for black pepper.

• Spices like nutmeg, cloves, and mace from the Maluku Islands (Indonesia) were prized in Europe.
   
• Arab and Venetian traders controlled the spice trade, making spices incredibly expensive in Europe.
   
• This demand drove European monarchies to seek direct sea routes to Asia, sparking the Age of Exploration..

• Explorers like Vasco da Gama (Portugal) and Christopher Columbus (Spain) set sail to find new spice routes.
   
• Portuguese, Dutch, and British empires colonized spice-rich regions like India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
   
• Massive profits from spices helped fund empires and led to wars and colonization.

• With colonization, spice production became industrialized.
   
• Spices became affordable to common people in Europe.
   
• Today, India is one of the largest producers and exporters of spices, along with China, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
   
• Spices are not only culinary but also key in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and wellness industries.

Sindoorai Spices is a proudly Indian brand dedicated to delivering the purest, most flavorful, and traditionally crafted spices to kitchens around the world. Rooted in heritage and driven by a passion for authentic taste, we handpick and process our spices with care to preserve their aroma, color, and medicinal value.

From the fiery depths of red chilli powder to the tangy richness of turmeric, every product reflects our commitment to quality, hygiene, and natural goodness. Our spices are sourced directly from trusted farmers