Agrigates

Crunchy, slightly sweet and aroma inducing sesame seeds are primarily oilseeds native to Asia, Africa, and South America. They come in different colours such as white, black, and red depending on the variety. The seeds are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and are used as a condiment in multiple cuisines. The seeds are also used as an ingredient in soap, cosmetics, lubricants, and medicines.

• White seeds – Used mostly for bakery sweets other savoury food applications
• Red seeds – Used mainly to extract oil

Who doesn’t like munching on peanuts?
Peanuts, also called as groundnuts, are a powerhouse of nutrition. Their ability to blend into sweet and savouries, amazing shelf life and affordability makes them tough to resist. There is evidence of growing popularity all over the world of peanut, peanut butter, and other peanut-based products.

Watermelon seeds are one of the most nutrient-dense varieties of seeds. They are a rich source of proteins, vitamins, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, magnesium, zinc, copper, potassium and more. These seeds are high in calories and used as a health substitute.

Pigeon pea is a perennial shrub known for its edible pods and seeds. The seed pods are flat, contain between 2 and 9 seeds, and cannot withstand extreme cold or frost. Pigeon peas are great sources of protein, vitamin B-6, vitamin A, calcium, iron, and so on. India is responsible for almost 80% of the total worldwide production.

Large and colourful Hibiscus flowers have many medicinal uses. The red flowers are the most common variety that bloom in the garden and are cultivated mainly for remedial and dietary purposes. Hibiscus tea (sour tea) is consumed for common treatment for constipation, cold, and high blood pressure.

Sorghum crops can be used for multiple purposes such as human food, animal feed, and biofuels. They are rich in phenolic compounds, many of which act as antioxidants and are good at reducing some forms of inflammation. As it requires less water for its growth, they are mostly grown in arid regions like Africa, Central America, and South Asia.