Herbs, Spices and Their Roles in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

Augustine Amalraj; Sasikumar Kuttappan; A. C. Karthik Varma; Avtar Matharu

doi:10.1016/C2020-0-04193-9

Herbs, Spices and Their Roles in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

Augustine Amalraj, Sasikumar Kuttappan, A. C. Karthik Varma, Avtar Matharu

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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. The numerous phytochemicals present in plant extracts have multiple pharmacological activities so there is extensive research into new bioactive compounds. The pharmacological activities of herbs and spices have been thoroughly investigated, and it is crucial that the latest research is organized into a comprehensive resource.

Original language	English
Publisher	Elsevier
Number of pages	391
ISBN (Electronic)	9780323907941
ISBN (Print)	9780323998147
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/C2020-0-04193-9
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2022

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