He notes that successfully capitalising on opportunities will necessitate a different approach to what has traditionally been the case.ĭr. André Gordon of CFS Technological Solutions Limited &TSL Technical Services Limited in a presentation to CARICOM entitled Herbs and Spices: Challenges and Investment Opportunitiessays that making further inroads in these markets requires a detailed understanding of the existing production capabilities and the requirements for each product category in the specific markets being targeted. The Caribbean has achieved some success in providing world class condiment and spice products to regional and global markets such as Angostura Bitters and Walkerswood Jerk Seasoning. The main spices and condiment crops produced in the CARICOM countries are: The main CARICOM exporters in herbs and spices currently are: Grenada is famous for nutmeg, being the world’s second largest producer.other spices are generally cultivated in temperate climates.black pepper, chili peppers, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves are cultivated in tropical climates.
Presently, some countries specialise in the cultivation of specific spices. Spices were also brought from Central America and cultivated in Asia and Africa. While many of the world’s spices originated in tropical areas, over time, spices that originated in Asia were cultivated in Africa and the Caribbean. Some spices such as allspice and chilies are native to parts of the Caribbean and Central America. Spices add very little nutritive value to foods and are generally low in calories, sodium, fat and cholesterol. Certain spices and herbs used alone, or in blends, can replace or reduce salt and sugar in foods. They not only add unique flavours to our food, but contribute colour and variety as well. Sometimes the term condiments is used to include spices.Īpart from flavouring food many spices are used for other purposes, such as in medicine, religious rituals, cosmetics, perfumery.Īnd some spices come from the bark or roots of certain plants, but the majority are berries, seeds, or dried fruits.Īlthough spices have been used since ancient times, they are playing a new and important role in modern food preparation. Spices are the aromatic parts or seasonings of various plants and trees traditionally used to flavour food.
Examples include mustard, ketchup, pepper sauce, barbecue sauce and pickle. A condiment is a substance (sauce, seasoning or vegetable) that is used to add flavour to food.
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