Handbook Of Spices In India 75 Years Of Research And Development

Author : P N Ravindran
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9789811937279
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Spices in India: 75 Years of Research and Development written by P N Ravindran and published by Springer. This book was released on 2025-02-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compendium presents comprehensive information on more than 25 important spice crops commercially grown in India and traded globally, apart from over 40 spices that have the potential to be popularized. In 70 chapters the book covers the achievements in research and development made in India for the past 75 years in various organizations including research institutes, agricultural universities and private sector laboratories. Spices are natural products of plant origin, used primarily for flavouring and seasoning or for adding pungency and flavour to foods and beverages. The flavour and fragrance of Indian spices had a magic spell on human culture since very ancient days. The importance of spices in Indian life and its contribution to the economy are substantial. India, as the world’s leading producer of spices is also a significant stakeholder in spices export trade globally. Indian spices being sources of many high value compounds, are also gaining muchimportance for other diversified uses especially for their pharmaceutical and nutraceutical properties. A wide variety of 52 spices are grown in India including black pepper, chillies, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, saffron and vanilla. This book complies a comprehensive, holistic review on the subject, written by the best experts in the field in India representing diverse agencies. This book is a single point reference book for all those involved in the research, study, teaching and use of spices in India and abroad.

Author : P. N. Ravindran
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811937281
Total Pages : 4379 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Spices in India: 75 Years of Research and Development written by P. N. Ravindran and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 4379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : NIIR Board
Publisher : ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
ISBN 13 : 8178330946
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook On Spices written by NIIR Board and published by ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.. This book was released on 2010-02-06 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since the commencement of civilization India has been the world's most preferred destination of spices. The variety and nature of spices available in India makes the country to stand out of the crowd in the international arena. Undoubtedly the country is one of the leading producers and exporters of spices in the world. Getting proper information on this sector of the economy is sure to benefit many budding entrepreneurs. Featured as one of the best sellers the Handbook on Spices is a book for all those thinking of penetrating into the sector and will act as an additional sources of information that are in this line of trade. The book has covered more than 55 spices produced in the country some of which are Black Pepper, Cardamoms, Ginger, Turmeric, Chillies, Vanilla, Tamarind, Coriander, Cumin seeds, Fenugreek, Dill, Garlic, and Onion etc. Along with the list of spices it also provides information on climatic conditions and soil type required for these spices, the planting requirements, the storage condition, composition, uses, the botanical aspect and the varieties of the product available. The chapter on spices will also provide you information about the Diseases and Pests from which the spices have to be protected, wherever required the basis of grading of the spice is also mentioned. The chapters also deal in the quality improvement in Spices by the Solar Drying, Quality Standards for Ajowan Seed and its Powder, Value added Exportable Products from Spice. The spices demand have increased a lot in the world on account of fact that there has been increasing inhabitation of Indian community in developed countries and recently developed taste for Indian delicacies in the international forum. With different climates in different parts of country, India has the potential to produce a variety of spices. Thus the spice market is having a lot of future prospects. This book inculcates the wide-range of information on cultivation and processing of main spices and condiments of India which have been playing imperative role in the development and growth of national economies of several spices producing, importing and exporting countries. This book will be helpful for new entrepreneurs, spice growers, technologists and those who are already in the spice production and are looking to expand further in the present line

Author : Azamal Husen
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1040005268
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Medicinal Spice and Condiment Crops written by Azamal Husen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spices are used in small quantities to add flavor, aroma, color, and texture in food preparation. However, spices and condiments have also been recognized as having medicinal value. They have been used traditionally as curative and preventive agents, the bioactive compounds obtained from these plants are used in herbal drug formulations in modern times. Medicinal Spice and Condiment Crops provides a comprehensive overview on the medicinal properties of spices and condiments with focus on various phytochemicals derived from them. KEY FEATURES: • Examines spices and condiments with respect to their biology, diversity, distribution, and pharmacological values. • Explores the scientific validations of the therapeutic potentials of spice and condiment plant species. • Discusses the bioactive agents involved in alleviating symptoms of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, ulcers, skin disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. • Explains specific medicinal features of spice and condiment-producing plant species inspiring research, discovery, and safe herbal drug formulation. A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book is useful for plant scientists, economic botanists, those who work with herbal and complementary medicine, as well as people working in the pharmaceutical industry.

Author : Susheela Raghavan
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781566769310
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Spices, Seasonings and Flavorings written by Susheela Raghavan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-06-07 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first modern, global handbook on spices, seasonings, and flavorings for today's food product developer, research chef, culinary educator and seasonings professional! This new title includes traditionally popular ingredients and the increasingly important ethnic spices, seasonings and flavorings crucial for creating ethnic, fusion and regional American food products, and focuses on current and emerging trends in the marketplace. Topics also presented are technical data on properties and preparation, and a functional approach to creating flavors and seasonings for foods and beverages. The Handbook contains a wealth of technical information. It presents detailed descriptions of individual spices and seasonings, arranged alphabetically, which include: different forms, how they are sold by suppliers and how these forms affect processing and product flavor. It also presents physical and sensory properties, major chemical components, how they are prepared, and traditional folk or therapeutic uses. With detailed technical and application information on emerging flavor contributors, including roots and rhizomes, flowers, wrappers, seafood flavorings, fruits and vegetables, nuts and legumes, the Handbook provides valuable information on the emerging spice blends and seasonings of many cultures and geographic regions, including the regional cuisines of Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, the Mediterranean and North America. Handbook of Spices, Seasonings, and Flavorings will interest food technologists, product developers, and flavorists, as well as people in marketing, sales, and consumer relations in food and beverage industries. Recipe development personnel, spice and seasoning suppliers and manufacturers, chefs, culinary and food service professionals, and dieticians in education, food service, and hospitality will also find it a valuable addition to their libraries, as will food writers and journalists. Detailed descriptions of over 200 individual spices, seasonings and seasoning blends plus other flavoring ingredients o Different forms (seed, leaf, bud, stem, fruit) 1. How sold (fresh, dry, ground, paste, extract, oleoresins, aquaresins, essential oils) 2. How form affects processing and product flavor o Physical and sensory properties o Major chemical components o Preparation o Tradition folk or therapeutic uses o Detailed technical and application information

Author : K. V. Peter
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0857095676
Total Pages : 634 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Herbs and Spices written by K. V. Peter and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-08-13 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herbs and spices are among the most versatile ingredients in food processing, and alongside their sustained popularity as flavourants and colourants they are increasingly being used for their natural preservative and potential health-promoting properties. An authoritative new edition in two volumes, Handbook of herbs and spices provides a comprehensive guide to the properties, production and application of a wide variety of commercially-significant herbs and spices.Volume 1 begins with an introduction to herbs and spices, discussing their definition, trade and applications. Both the quality specifications for herbs and spices and the quality indices for spice essential oils are reviewed in detail, before the book goes on to look in depth at individual herbs and spices, ranging from basil to vanilla. Each chapter provides detailed coverage of a single herb or spice and begins by considering origins, chemical composition and classification. The cultivation, production and processing of the specific herb or spice is then discussed in detail, followed by analysis of the main uses, functional properties and toxicity.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, the two volumes of the new edition of Handbook of herbs and spices are an essential reference for manufacturers using herbs and spices in their products. They also provide valuable information for nutritionists and academic researchers. Provides a comprehensive guide to the properties, production and application of a wide variety of commercially-significant herbs and spices Begins with a discussion of the definition, trade and applications of herbs and spices Reviews the quality specifications for herbs and spices and examines the quality indices for spice essential oils

Author : K. V. Peter
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1845691717
Total Pages : 566 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Herbs and Spices written by K. V. Peter and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2006-08-25 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Woodhead Publishing in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition‘... a good reference book for food processors and packers of herbs and spices.’Food Technology (of Volume 1)‘... a standard reference for manufacturers who use herbs and spices in their products.’Food Trade Review (of Volume 2)The final volume of this three-volume sequence completes the coverage of the main herbs and spices used in food processing. The first part of the book reviews ways of improving the safety of herbs and spices. There are chapters on detecting and controlling mycotoxin contamination, controlling pesticide and other residues, the use of irradiation and other techniques to decontaminate herbs and spices, packaging and storage, QA and HACCP systems. Part two reviews the potential health benefits of herbs and spices with chapters discussing their role in preventing chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease and promoting gut health. The final part of the book comprises chapters on twenty individual herbs and spices, covering such topics as chemical composition, cultivation and quality issues, processing, functional benefits and uses in food. Herbs and spices reviewed range from asafoetida, capers and carambola to perilla, potato onion and spearmint.The final volume will consolidate the reputation of this three-volume series, providing a standard reference for R&D and QA staff using herbs and spices in their food products. The final volume of this three-volume sequence completes the coverage of the main herbs and spices used in food processing Incorporates safety issues, production, main uses and regulations Reviews the potential health benefits of herbs and spices

Author : Hari Dev Sharma
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Indian Research Journals written by Hari Dev Sharma and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Leo M.L. Nollet
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1498759394
Total Pages : 571 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Green Pesticides Handbook written by Leo M.L. Nollet and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green pesticides, also called ecological pesticides, are pesticides derived from organic sources which are considered environmentally friendly and are causing less harm to human and animal health and to habitats and the ecosystem. Essential oils based insecticides started have amazing features. This book gives a full spectrum of the whole range of essential oil based pesticides that may be used in pest control. It discusses the uses and limitations, including the recent advances in this area. It describes the metabolism and mode of action, and provides the present status of essential oil based pesticide residues in foodstuffs, soil and water.

Author : Ram J. Singh
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420073842
Total Pages : 1102 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement written by Ram J. Singh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 1102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medicinal Plants, Volume 6 of the Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement series summarizes landmark research and describes medicinal plants as nature’s pharmacy. Highlights Examines the use of molecular technology for maintaining authenticity and quality of plant-based products Details reports on individual medicinal plants including their history, origin, genetic resources, cytogenetics, and varietal improvement through conventional and modern methods, and their use in pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, nutrition, and food industries Explains how to protect plants with medicinal properties from deforestation, urbanization, overgrazing, pollution, overharvesting, and biopiracy Brings together information on germplasm resources of medicinal plants, their history, taxonomy and biogeography, ecology and biodiversity, genetics and breeding, exploitation, and utilization in the medicine and food industries Written by leading international experts and an innovative panel of scientists, Medicinal Plants offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on medicinal plant genetic resources and their increasing importance in pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical industries, medicine, and nutrition around the world. Includes eight-page color insert more than 25 full color figures