Spice Bioactive Compounds: Properties, Applications, and Health Benefits [Paperback]

1.Introduction to Spices and their Bioactive Compounds 2.Spices and their Uses in Foods 3.Bioactive Compounds in Garlic 4.Bioactive Compounds in Cinnamon 5.Bioactive Compounds in Turmeric 6.Bioactive Compounds in Ginger 7.Bioactive Compounds in Black Pepper 8.Bioactive Compounds in Clove 9.Bioactive Compounds in Cumin 10. Bioactive Compounds in Nigella Seeds 11.Bioactive Compounds in Saffron 12.Bioactive Compounds in Mint 13.Bioactive Compounds in Fenugreek 14.Bioactive Compounds in Cardamom 15.Bioactive Compounds in Fennel Seeds 16.Bioactive Compounds in Coriander

This book presents all necessary features related to spices and their properties. Exploring recent research related to the extraction, isolation, encapsulation, identification, and characterization of bioactive compounds present in spices, it covers the health element of spices and its utilization as a treatment for various disorders.

Nature offers us spices, which are a significant part of healthy and nutritious foods. The presence of abundant bioactive compounds in these spices makes them interesting from a scientific and health perspective. Extracts obtained from spice materials possess many health benefits and are rich sources of antioxidants, which suppress reactive oxygen species.

Spice Bioactive Compounds: Properties, Applications, and Health Benefits collects such information together in one book, presenting all necessary features related to spices and their properties. Exploring the most recent research related to the extraction, isolation, encapsulation, identification, and characterization of bioactive compounds present in spices, this book also covers the health element of spices and its utilization as a treatment for various disorders.

Key Features:

• Discusses about 14 different spices and their salient features
• Presents the novlS