The Value of Spices; Uses Nutritional and Health Benefits

Spices have been known from ancient times mostly for their colouring and flavouring properties. However different spices can perform other functions as nutrient sources antioxidants antimicrobials preservatives insecticides and as medicinal plants for human use. They are also very important in the economy of some countries as source of wealth generation through trade. This book provides information useful to all adults for home use students researchers processors traders food and chemical industries.