An analysis of spices production in India

This paper attempts to know the growth of spices production in India. The data of production for 10 years from the year 2003 to 2012 of major spices producing countries are India contributes 70 per cent of global spice production, spice producing countries are Bangladesh, Turkey, China, Pakistan, Iran, Nepal and Colombia and Srilanka etc. for analysis. Compound Annual Growth Rate tool is used to analyse the statistical data. Spices grown in India and almost all spices can be grown in India because of the varied climate tropical, subtropical and temperate. Spices are those plants, the products of which are made use as food adjuncts to add aroma and flavour. Condiments are also spices, products of which are used as food adjuncts to add taste only. Both spices and condiments contain essential oils which provide the flavour and taste. They are of little nutritive value. They are used whole, ground, paste, or liquid form, mainly for flavouring and seasoning of food. Most spices increase the shelf life of food, especially the dry varieties. Some are added to improve texture and some to introduce a palatable colour or odour