Greeks, Arabs, North Africans, Persians, Indians and Western Europeans were drawn to the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ for her gems, her peacocks and her ivory – but above all for her spices.
Today, Sri Lanka continues to provide the world with the finest spices, formed by its unique terrier, spices of Sri Lanka have unique chemical composition, flavor and aroma notes, which makes them highly sought products in the global market.
Spices exporters in Sri Lanka export mainly the spices such as Ceylon Pepper, Ceylon Cloves, Ceylon Cardamom, Ceylon Nutmeg, as well as mace, Vanilla. Sri Lanka is also home to a range of additives and herbs including a variety of chillies, coriander seeds and leaves, curry leaves, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, ginger, mustard, tamarind and turmeric among others.
Ceylon Spices are more than just flavor agents. Most of them carry important medicinal properties and are widely used in alternative medicine and pharmacology. Some of them like true cinnamon and cloves are ingredients used in perfume and cosmetic industries mainly because of their distinctive fragrance. Spices exporters in Sri Lanka could promote their products at e commerce platforms such as CORD360 to promote their valuable products to the potential buyers
The health benefits of some of the Spices are as bellow
Cinnamon: Lowers blood sugar
Turmeric: Fight inflammation
Ginger: Relieve Nausea
Garlic: Boost heart health
Similarly the herbal products Sri Lanka too has a great demand all over the world. With the west seeking the comfort of Ayurveda medicine, the herbal products Sri Lanka has a big demand and
Sri Lanka at present produces a range of Ayurveda and herbal products including, herbal cosmetics and beauty products, herbal health supplements, and over the counter Ayurveda medicines.