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Vishvam Pranava Panch Phoron: traditional five-spice blend for authentic Indian cuisine.

Panch Phoron

About Me.

Panch Phoron is a unique and traditional five-spice blend from Eastern India, especially popular in Bengali, Assamese, and Bihari cuisines. The name comes from the words "Panch" (meaning five) and "Phoron" (meaning tempering or spice mix), and it literally translates to "five spices."

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What sets Panch Phoron apart is that it is used whole—not ground—and added to hot oil to release its flavors before other ingredients are cooked. This creates a deep, nutty, aromatic base that is both mild and flavorful.

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The classic mix includes:

  • Fennel Seeds

  • Nigella Seeds

  • Fenugreek Seeds

  • Cumin Seeds

  • Mustard Seeds

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At Vishvam Exports, our Panch Phoron is sourced from premium-quality whole spices and blended with precision to preserve balance, freshness, and authenticity. We ensure zero adulteration and consistent quality for export needs.

Botanical Name: Mixture – Foeniculum vulgare, Nigella sativa, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Cuminum cyminum, Brassica juncea


Family: Apiaceae, Ranunculaceae, Fabaceae, Brassicaceae

 


Commercial Part: Whole seeds used for tempering

Foreign Name of Spices

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  • Spanish: Mezcla de cinco especias bengalí

  • French: Mélange de cinq épices indien

  • German: Fünf-Gewürze-Mischung (Indisch)

  • Swedish: Fem kryddor (indisk blandning)

  • Arabic: بانش فورون (Khamsat baharat hindia)

  • Dutch: Vijfkruidenmix (Indiaas)

  • Italian: Miscela di cinque spezie indiana

  • Portuguese: Mistura de cinco especiarias (Índia)

  • Russian: Панч форон (индийская смесь пяти специй)

  • Japanese: パンチフォロン（インドの五香）

  • Chinese: 印度五香籽混合 (Yìndù wǔ xiāng zǐ hùnhé)

  • Chinese: 多香果 (Duō xiāng guǒ)

Uses

Panch Phoron is ideal for tempering in hot oil (tadka), releasing its bold fragrance and flavor to elevate both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

 

It’s commonly used in:

  • Lentil dishes (dal) and vegetable curries

  • Stir-fries and pickles

  • Fish preparations and meat stews in Eastern India

  • Flavoring rice dishes and fermented preparations

  • Artisanal and traditional spice blends in the global market

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Its medicinal properties—especially from fenugreek, cumin, and fennel—support digestion, metabolism, and anti-inflammatory benefits, making it popular in wellness cooking and natural food products.

 

Types

  • Classic Panch Phoron Blend – The traditional 5-seed mixture

  • Organic Panch Phoron – Certified organic spices

  • Customized Regional Blends – Modified with ajwain or radhuni for local preferences

  • Retail & Bulk Packs – Available in retail-ready pouches or large export sacks

  • Whole & Vacuum Packed – For extended shelf life in exports

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