GARAM MASALA POWDER / WHOLE
Garam masala may originate in India, but in terms of what spices actually go into a garam masala recipe, the variations are all over the map. Often containing more than 10-12 different spices, garam masala is loaded with health benefits no matter its ingredients. The goal of this mixture of spices is not to set your mouth on fire, but rather to provide a rich, warming flavor in recipes.
An amazingly complex blend of delicious spices, garam masala truly makes any dish it’s added to that much more interesting. You also get the health benefits of each and every spice that’s used to create it. In general, spices are loaded with powerful disease-fighting and health-promoting antioxidants. For instance, garam masala contains many spices that are believed to help prevent cancer. It’s pretty awesome how a sprinkle of a spice mix could be so impressively good for your health.
What Is Garam Masala?
Garam masala, pronounced gah-RAHM mah-SAH-lah, is a mix of ground, typically dry-roasted spices native to India. Garam is actually Indian for “warm” or “hot,” which is perfect since garam masala is known for creating a warmth both internally and externally. What is masala? Masala is Hindi for “spice.” It’s used to describe any of the various spice mixes used in Pakistani /cuisine. In addition to Pakistan, this warm spice mix is also commonly used in Asia and other countries cuisines.
GARAM MASALA POWDER / WHOLE
Nutrition Table
Saturated Fatty Acid
Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Energy
Fat
Protein
Sugar
Sodium
– 13%
– 19%
– 23.8g / 100g
– 306.8 kcal / 100g
– 19%
– 113.3g/100g%
-1.3g/100g
– 800mg / kg
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
PACKAGING QUANTITIES
FAMILY
BOTANICAL NAME
COMMON NAME
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–GARAM MASALA
Adult reference intake per each 1g of portion of garam masala powder / whole contains :
Energy
12.60 kj
3.06 kcal
<1%
Fat
0.01g
<1%
Saturates
0.01g
<1%
Sugar
0.001g
<1%
Salt
0.001g
<1%
Typical values per 100g:
Energy 306.00 kcal 1260.72 kj
HEALTH BENEFITS
Garam masala is a blend of spices that is integral to our cooking. This special spice blend also has an incredible bounty of health benefits. There are many different variations of garam masala, however, the core of its health aids remain the same. The aromatic blend is responsible for the rich and deep flavours you’ll find in all Pakistani cooking, and it often contains up to 10 different spices.
Fights Diabetes
One of the core ingredients of garam masala is cinnamon. As we know, cinnamon has some incredible benefits to the aromatic. Cinnamon has the ability to naturally lower blood sugar therefore can help prevent the development of diabetes, especially for those at risk. Not only does cinnamon help lower blood sugar levels, as proven by numerous scientific studies, but also helps your body’s responsiveness and sensitivity to insulin which is the vital hormone that keeps your blood sugar levels balanced.
Improves Immune system
The mixture of spices in garam masala all help to improve your general immune system. The amalgamation of aromatics within garam masala contains anti-inflammatories, antioxidants, anti-diabetics, antimicrobials, anti-carcinogenics, lipid-lowering and even cardiovascular disease lowering compounds. It helps elevate all of these aids by being in just one blend.
Helps digestive system
In Herbal medicine, garam masala is primarily prized with being able to improve ‘digestive fire’ hence the name. According to Ayurveda, you need to provide your body with particular warming foods in the right quantity in order to maintain this optimal digestive fire. Garam masala raises the body’s temperature and metabolism. This prevents any sluggish digestion and build-up of toxins.
Aids in preventing cancer
Generally, spices are associated with cancer prevention. There have bee studies looking garam masala being a natural anticancer substance. Consumption of this spice blend can lead to a significant and dose-dependent desirable change in the level of detoxification system enzymes. This means that the aromatics act as a natural cancer preventative agent by supporting bodily detoxification.