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Project Accession: IBIAP_1000000007
Title: Facilitating spice recognition and classification: An image dataset of Indian spices
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Description: This data paper presents a comprehensive visual dataset of 19 distinct types of Indian spices, consisting of high-quality images meticulously curated to facilitate various research and educational applications. The dataset includes extensive imagery of the following spices: Asafoetida, Bay Leaf, Black Cardamom, Black Pepper, Caraway Seeds, Cinnamon Stick, Cloves, Coriander Seeds, Cubeb Pepper, Cumin Seeds, Dry Ginger, Dry Red Chilly, Fennel Seeds, Green Cardamom, Mace, Nutmeg, Poppy Seeds, Star Anise, and Stone Flowers. Each image in the dataset has been captured under controlled conditions to ensure consistency and clarity, making it an invaluable resource for studies in food science, agriculture, and culinary arts. The dataset can also support machine learning and computer vision applications, such as spice recognition and classification. By providing detailed visual documentation, this dataset aims to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of Indian spices.
Publications: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2024.110936
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Acknowledgments: We are grateful to Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus, Thailand and Vishwakarma University, Pune for their support and provision of necessary resources during this research endeavour. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Mr. Aditya Wandhekar of Vishwakarma University for his invaluable support in the evaluation of the dataset using pre-trained machine learning models.

Sr.No First name Last name Email Organization Designation
1 Sandip Thite N/A Vishwakarma University, Pune Unspecified
2 Deepali Godse N/A Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering for Women, Pune Unspecified
3 Kailas Patil kailas.patil@vupune.ac.in Vishwakarma University, Pune Principal Investigator
4 Prawit Chumchu N/A Kasetsart University, Sriracha, Thailand Unspecified
5 Alfa Nyandoro anyandoro@regent.edu Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA, USA Principal Investigator

Study Accession: PPS_1000000011
Title: Facilitating spice recognition and classification: An image dataset of Indian spices
Imaging Type: Plant Photography (PP)
Imaging Sub-type: Not Applicable
Summary: This data paper presents a comprehensive visual dataset of 19 distinct types of Indian spices, consisting of high-quality images meticulously curated to facilitate various research and educational applications. The dataset includes extensive imagery of the following spices: Asafoetida, Bay Leaf, Black Cardamom, Black Pepper, Caraway Seeds, Cinnamon Stick, Cloves, Coriander Seeds, Cubeb Pepper, Cumin Seeds, Dry Ginger, Dry Red Chilly, Fennel Seeds, Green Cardamom, Mace, Nutmeg, Poppy Seeds, Star Anise, and Stone Flowers. Each image in the dataset has been captured under controlled conditions to ensure consistency and clarity, making it an invaluable resource for studies in food science, agriculture, and culinary arts. The dataset can also support machine learning and computer vision applications, such as spice recognition and classification. By providing detailed visual documentation, this dataset aims to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of Indian spices.
Keywords: Agriculture, Culinary art, Food science, Indian spices, Spice classification
Additional / Any Other Information: N/A
Release Date: Dec. 12, 2024
Access Licence Type: Open Access

Table 1. The sample types registered under this study are as follows:
Sample Type IDOrganismTaxon IDBiological EntityLateralitySource TissueSource Cell/Cell-lineCell Organelle
PPSMT_10000000020Piper nigrum 13216 FruitNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000018Cinnamomum tamala 397098 LeafNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000019Amomum subulatum 1008370 Seed/SeedpodNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000021Carum carvi 48032 SeedNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000022Cinnamomum verum 128608 BarkNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000024Coriandrum sativum 4047 SeedNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000025Piper cubeba 405322 FruitNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000026Cuminum cyminum 52462 SeedNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000028Capsicum annuum 4072 FruitNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000029Anethum foeniculum 2849586 SeedNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000030Elettaria cardamomum 105181 Seed/SeedpodNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000031Myristica fragrans 51089 ArilNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000032Myristica fragrans 51089 SeedNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000033Papaver somniferum 3469 SeedNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000034Illicium verum 124778 Fruit/SeedNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000035Parmotrema perlatum 172635 N/ANot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000023Syzygium aromaticum 219868 FlowerNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000017Ferula assa-foetida 52470 Stem/RootNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A
PPSMT_10000000027Zingiber officinale 94328 StemNot ApplicableN/AN/AN/A

Table 2. The samples registered under this study are as follows:
Sample Type ID Sample ID Plant Part Used Plant Variety Name Sample Source Geographic Location (latitude) Geographic Location (longitude)
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032456 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032457 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032458 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032459 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032460 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032461 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032462 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032463 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032464 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032465 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032466 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032467 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032468 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032469 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032470 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032471 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032472 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032473 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032475 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397
PPSMT_10000000034 PPSM_10000032476 Fruit/Seed N/A Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411,037 18.4912368559697 73.8703350712397

Table 3. The experiment types registered under this study are as follows:
Experiment Type IDInstrument NameInstrument TypeManufacturerModel
PPET_10000000005CameraSmart PhoneSamsungSM-E236B


Experimental Design Summary (PPET_10000000005)
This dataset comprises a comprehensive collection of 10,991 high-quality images showcasing 19 distinct types of Indian spices, captured at Market Yard, Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Each spice category—Asafoetida, Bay Leaf, Black Cardamom, Black Pepper, Caraway Seeds, Cinnamon Stick, Cloves, Coriander Seeds, Cubeb Pepper, Cumin Seeds, Dry Ginger, Dry Red Chilly, Fennel Seeds, Green Cardamom, Mace, Nutmeg, Poppy Seeds, Star Anise, and Stone Flowers is meticulously organized into separate folders. For each category, multiple images were taken from various angles and under different lighting conditions, ensuring a rich and diverse collection. The images were captured under controlled lighting conditions to maintain consistent quality. All images are saved in JPG format and have been resized to a uniform resolution of 810 × 1080 pixels for efficient storage and processing. The creation of the Indian spices dataset follows a structured five-stage process. First, Market Yard in Gultekadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India, was identified for its extensive variety of authentic spices. Then, 19 essential spices, including Asafoetida, Bay Leaf, Black Cardamom, and others, were carefully selected to represent the diversity of Indian cuisine. High-quality images were captured using a high-resolution smartphone camera under controlled lighting conditions, with multiple photographs taken from various angles. These images were manually labelled and classified into categories to ensure accurate and reliable data. Finally, the images were organized into folders based on spice type, saved in JPG format with a resolution of 810×1080 pixels, and systematically stored for easy retrieval and analysis, making the dataset a valuable resource for machine learning, image recognition, and culinary studies.The image acquisition stage involves capturing high-quality images of the selected spices. Using professional-grade cameras and lighting equipment, the spices are meticulously arranged and photographed from multiple angles with most images taken from the top view to ensure clear visibility of their distinct features.

Acquired Images Annotation Description (PPET_10000000005)
Following image acquisition, the dataset undergoes image classification, where each image is labelled with its corresponding spice category. This stage involves manually assigning labels to images based on the spice they represent.

Table 4. The experiments registered under this study are as follows:
Sample ID Experiment Type ID Experiment ID Image type (Original / Derived / Unknown) Any Other Information Light Source Camera Specifications Images Resolution (in MP) Aperture Value Exposure Time F Number Focal Length Metering Mode Shutter Speed Value Type of Images
PPSM_10000034725 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033247 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034726 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033248 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034727 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033249 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034735 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033257 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034737 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033259 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034739 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033261 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034741 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033263 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034743 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033265 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034745 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033267 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034747 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033269 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034749 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033271 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034751 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033273 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034752 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033274 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034754 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033276 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034756 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033278 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034758 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033280 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034760 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033282 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034762 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033284 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034764 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033286 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices
PPSM_10000034766 PPET_10000000005 PPE_10000033288 Derived N/A 21 Samsung-SM-E236B 810×1080 1.69 0.01 1.8 4.6 2 6.643 Spices

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