We Exist to Bridge India's Richness with Global Demand

India grows some of the world's finest natural ingredients. But for food manufacturers outside India, accessing them reliably — with the right certifications, the right quality, and the right documentation — has always been a challenge. We built The Extra House to solve that.

Our Story

The Extra House was born out of a simple frustration: why is it so hard to source incredible natural ingredients from India, when India is literally the world's pantry?

Our founder spent years watching international food companies struggle with unreliable suppliers, inconsistent quality, customs rejections, and documentation nightmares — all while India's farms produced some of the finest turmeric, ashwagandha, moringa, and spices on the planet.

We built The Extra House to be the bridge that was missing. We've assembled a team that combines deep knowledge of Indian agriculture, international trade compliance, logistics, and quality assurance — so our clients get a truly end-to-end sourcing partner they can trust.

Today we serve food manufacturers across 30+ countries, with an ever-growing catalog of 500+ natural ingredients — all sourced ethically, tested thoroughly, and delivered reliably.

#1
Largest spice exporter in the world
5,000+
Years of Ayurvedic botanical knowledge
15+
Distinct agro-climatic zones for diverse crops
30%
Lower cost vs. comparable global sources

What We Stand For

Our values aren't on a wall — they're in every shipment we send and every client relationship we build.

Purity First

We never compromise on quality. Every ingredient is tested, verified, and traceable back to its source.

Global Mindset

We understand the compliance requirements of every major importing country and prepare documentation accordingly.

Ethical Sourcing

We work only with suppliers who pay fair wages, practice sustainable farming, and maintain ethical labor standards.

Long-Term Partnerships

We build relationships, not just transactions. Most of our clients have been with us for 3+ years.

Why Source from India?

India accounts for 70% of global spice production, is the world's largest exporter of turmeric, and is home to thousands of medicinal plants used in Ayurveda for over 5,000 years.

The country's 15+ distinct agro-climatic zones mean that almost any tropical, subtropical, or temperate ingredient can be grown here — from Himalayan herbs to tropical coconut-derived products.

And with a mature, FSSAI-regulated food safety ecosystem and access to organic, ISO, and international certifications, India is positioned to meet the strictest global quality standards.

World's largest producer of turmeric, ginger, and chillies
Second largest producer of rice, wheat, and sugarcane
3rd largest producer of cotton — source of many seed oils
Over 8,000 species of medicinal plants documented
Mature export infrastructure with ports, cold chains, and labs
Cost advantages of 20–40% vs. comparable Western sources

Our Journey

2019

Founded in India with a vision to simplify ingredient sourcing

2020

First international clients in USA and Germany

2021

Expanded supplier network to 30+ certified farms

2022

Reached 15 countries served, crossed 200 products

2023

Launched dedicated logistics & documentation team

2024

50+ farms, 30+ countries, 500+ ingredients

Let's Work Together

Whether you need a single ingredient or a full procurement strategy for your India sourcing, we're here to help.