Rooted plants - Import export

"What exactly is Turmeric? Turmeric is a plant of the South and Southeast Asian genus of the ginger family. The Turmeric or curcuma longa is made from the root of the plant. As a spice, Turmeric has a mildly bitter taste and is high on the superfoods list. This is partly due to the fact that Turmeric contains an essential oil that consists mainly of so-called 'sesquiterpenes'. The different types of 'sesquiterpenes' have numerous positive effects on our bodies."

"What is Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha powder is made from the roots of the Withania Somnifera plant. The plant is found throughout Africa, the Mediterranean, South Asia and Mauritius. Ashwagandha is also called Indian ginseng, it has been used for centuries as a powder for good or better health. Health benefits Ashwagandha has anti-stress, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains alkaloids, choline, fatty acids, amino acids and sugars. It also contains powerful antioxidants that may have healthy benefits, including lowering cholesterol, strengthening the immune system and increasing muscle mass. Use of Ashwagandha The Ashwagandha has a mild but slightly bitter taste. It can be used both internally and externally. It is mainly used as a food supplement and as a functional ingredient in food and drinks."

"Where does tapioca come from? Tapioca is a tasteless and starchy ingredient and comes from the root of the Manioc plant (Cassava plant, Yucca plant). It is a shrub that can grow between 2 and 5 metres tall. The plant originally comes from South America but was spread around the world by European explorers. Today, the plant is grown mainly in Brazil, Thailand, Indonesia, Zaire and Nigeria. Tapioca applications Tapioca flour is used as a thickener in food (in soups and sauces), medicine (tablets) and animal feed, but is also an important ingredient of prawn crackers."