Herbs, Spices and Their Roles in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

• Other Authors: Amalraj, Augustine (Editor), Kuttappan, Sasikumar (Editor), Varma AC, Karthik (Editor), Matharu, Avtar
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: United Kingdom Elsevier 2023
• Subjects: Herbal Medicine; Beverages; Phytotherapy; Plants, Medicinal > Chemistry; Quality Control
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• Physical Description: xx, 391 pages colour illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9780323907941; 0323907946

Herbs, Spices and Their Roles in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods gives an overview of the many pharmacological activities associated with herbs and spices, including detailed coverage on their mechanisms and formulations for the food industry. Chapters focus on key ingredients such as Curcuma longa, Piper Nigrum and Trigonella foenum-graecum, with contributors across the globe providing the latest research and advances for each. This is an essential read for scientists who want to understand the fundamental mechanisms behind the bioactive compounds within herbs and spices.