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Culinary Herbs and Spices : A Global Guide by Opara, Elizabeth I, Chohan, Magali is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Culinary Herbs and Spices : A Global Guide about?

Culinary herbs and spices have been recognised globally for their dietary and medicinal uses for centuries. A growing body of research is acknowledging their health-promoting properties as well as their therapeutic potential with reference to a number of chronic non-communicable diseases including cancer and type 2 diabetes. The aim of this book is to bring together current knowledge of thirty of the most commonly used culinary herbs and spices globally in an accessible dictionary format. <BR>For each culinary herb or spice the following is covered: origin and history of use, including their use in food preservation and for medicinal purposes; nutritional composition; chemistry; sensory properties; adulteration; current and emerging research concerning their bioactive properties and their health promoting and therapeutic potential; safety; and adverse effects. The book is a central source of information for those who have a general interest in these foods, are studying plant and food science and nutrition, and who practice or have an interest in the culinary arts.

Who reads Culinary Herbs and Spices : A Global Guide?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Opara, Elizabeth I, Chohan, Magali
Publisher
Royal Society Of Chemistry, The
Published
2021
Language
EN
ISBN
9781839163258
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Cooking, Health & Fitness, Science

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