Introduction

A Spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, berry, bud or vegetable substance primarily used for flavouring, colouring or preserving food. The are primarily used for enhancing taste of food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are parts of leafy green plants used for flavoring or as a garnish. Spices play an important role in Indian cooking. 'Masala ' is the Hindi word for spices which also refers to a combination of spices, herbs and others condiments ground together. Not only India but spices form an important part of virtually all recipes in all cultures. This is also because of their numerous medicinal values and not only for their flavour and seasoning of food. Spices are more commonly used in warmer climates , which have more infectious diseases because many of these spices have antimicrobial properties. Use of spices is prominent in meat as it is particularly susceptible to spoiling. These may also other uses including religious ritual, cosmetics and perfume production or as a vegetable. India is known as the home of spices and has a very long history of trade with ancient civilizations of Rome and China. Today, Indian spices are the most sought after globally because of their exquisite aroma, texture, taste and medicinal value. India has the largest domestic market for spices in the world. India produces a wide variety of spices including cardamoms, chillies, black pepper, mustard and coriander. Primary spices imported from Indian are pepper,