Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Indian Spices & Seasonings

Indian food is famous all over the world and has its fair share of connoisseurs. Delicacies such as chicken tikka masala, navratan korma, paneer buteer masala etc. are a rage both in India and overseas. Many have pondered over the question about what makes Indian food so mouthwatering and like many of us, all of them have come to the same conclusion. Its the Indian spices & seasonings that make Indian food so delicious. Authentic spices blend in flawlessly in various food preparations, while adding to their aroma, texture and also flavor. Historically India has always been known as the land of spices, in ancient times traders from faraway lands used to come here for the sole purpose of taking back some varieties of spices to their native countries. Many millenniums may have passed since then but the craze for Indian spices & seasonings is still the same. Simply put, it would be difficult to find a home in India where authentic spices are not used for food preparations. Also, spices are probably one of the most famous Indian export to western countries.

Komal Agency is a Chattisgarh, India based organization that is indulged in processing and supplying of a wide range of Indian spices & seasonings. Apart from authentic spices, the organization also provides cattle feed and basmati rice. Since being established in the year 2012, Komal Agency has been growing steadily, foraying into new markets, with its products being acclaimed everywhere.

Commonly used Indian spices & seasonings
  • Cardamom – Basically of two types, green and black cardamom. Green cardamom has a light and sweet flavor, while the black one is very smoky, hot and should be used with caution.
  • Clove – Used in many Indian delicacies, these provide a strong flavor to food preparations.
  • Black pepper – Everyone of us would be aware of black pepper. It is used widely used in dishes ranging from chicken vindaloo to paneer chilli.
  • Cumin – Cumin is a spice very commonly used in a variety of Indian dishes, it adds a smoky touch to food items.
  • Coriander – One of the oldest known spice in the world, its widely used in dishes such as chicken biryani, chicken tikka masala etc.
  • Mustard seeds – Available in three varieties, namely yellow, black and brown mustard seeds. It provides a nutty and hot flavor to gravy dishes.
  • Turmeric – Probably the most commonly used spice by Indian people. Along with being essentials in all food preparations ( be it daal fry or chicken curry), it also has proven medicinal values.
  • Saffron – The king of spices and also the most expensive spice in the world. When used, provides an aroma that can be sensed even by people standing far away from the food item.
Health benefits of Indian spices & seasonings
  • Consumption of authentic Indian spices is known to increase the body's immune syste.
  • Some Indian spices & seasonings are known to cure ailments such as common cold, cough etc.
  • Seasoning such as coriander aids in weight los.
  • Turmeric (haldi) has known anti inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
  • The ingredients in some spices have been found to be effective in preventing the clogging of arteries.
  • Spices such as cloves, peppers etc. are a popular home remedy for arthritis and also sore muscles.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Poultry Feed Supplements

Poultry feed supplements are food for chickens, ducks, turkey, geese and innumerable other birds that are raised by people for the production of meat, eggs, etc. The objective of these supplements somewhat varies with respect to the bird these are being used for, for example the supplements are fed to broiler birds to ensure they achieve maximum weight.

Wherein the case of layer birds, these are fed to make sure they produce 300 plus eggs a year. One noteworthy thing is that a lot of impure and harmful supplements are present in the market masquerading as the ideal one for your poultry, clearly signifying the need for more thorough checking of poultry feed supplements before being bought.

Komal Agency is a Chattisgarh, India based organization established in the year 2012 that is indulged in manufacturing and supplying of spice items, basmati rice and cattle feed. Managed by a team of dexterous professionals, Komal Agency is also known for its range of spices and seasonings along with its famed range of cattle feed supplements. The organization has a diverse clientele consisting of people from all walks of life and is spread across India and growing consistently.


Essentials for Poultry Feed Supplements :-

  • The supplement should contain sufficient amounts of protein and carbohydrates and also essential vitamins and dietary minerals.
  • The poultry feed supplement must remain clean and dry at all times until consumption by the birds.
  • The feeder( a device that is used to supply food to the poultry birds) must be always properly maintained.
  • If possible , the poultry feed supplements should be lacto fermented.

Mechanisms to improve the nutrient content of Poultry Feed Supplements :-

There are multiple ways in which the poultry feed supplements could be made more beneficial and healthy for the birds. Some of them are :-
  • Degradation of specific bonds in ingredients that are generally not degraded by endogenous digestive enzymes.
  • Degradation of anti nutritive factors that result in low availability of nutrient in the poultry feed supplement.
  • Increasing the accessibility of nutrients to endogenous digestive enzymes.
  • Supplementing the enzyme capacity of poultry birds.

Saturday, October 1, 2016

Cattle Feed Supplements

Cattle Feed Supplements are products that are given to dairy animals for consumption for various purposes like enhancing their milk production capacity, providing nutrition to pregnant animals etc. These are generally formulated from ingredients such as agricultural by products, brans and grains. Cattle feed supplements are very commonly used by cattle owners across the world, in fact these have become so common that there's a general consensus now about the supplements being an absolute essential for every cattle owner.

Komal Agency is a Chattisgarh, India based organization that is engaged in Manufacturing and Supplying of Cattle Feed Supplements, spice items and basmati rice. Its products are processed under hygienic conditions and are free from any impurities. Since its establishment in the year 2012, Komal Agency has steadily grown, with it's products being universally acclaimed. It currently has an ever expanding client base across India, contributing to satisfactory increase in the firm's annual sales on a year to year basis.


Types of Cattle Feed Supplements :-

Cattle feed supplements can broadly be classified into three types, according to their forms, these are :-
  • Pelletized form – In this form, the ingredients are milled and then shaped into pellets.
  • Sweet feed supplements – These come in the form of fresh grains.
  • Block cattle feed supplements – As the name suggests, the ingredients are milled and afterwards formed into solid blocks.

What kind of feed supplement your cattle needs :-

There are some basic factors that need to be taken into consideration while deciding on the cattle feed supplements, these are :-
  • Type of cattle – Show cattle, dairy cattle and meat cattle all have very different nutritional requirements.
  • How old is the cattle – Adult cattle's have more nutritional needs than calves.
  • What the cattle's are eating, i.e – do they graze on pasture regularly or are they eating only dry lots.