Handbook Of Spices In India 75 Years Of Research And Development

Author : P N Ravindran,K Sivaraman,S Devasahayam,K Nirmal Babu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9811937273

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Handbook of Spices in India: 75 Years of Research and Development by P N Ravindran,K Sivaraman,S Devasahayam,K Nirmal Babu Pdf

This compendium presents comprehensive information on more than 25 important spice crops commercially grown in India and traded globally. In 50 chapters the book covers the achievements in research and development made in India for the past 75 years in various organizations including research institutes, agricultural universities and private sector laboratories. Spices are natural products of plant origin, used primarily for flavouring, seasoning or for adding pungency and flavour to foods and beverages. The flavour and fragrance of Indian spices had a magic spell on human culture since very ancient days. The importance of spices in Indian life and its contribution to the economy are substantial. India, as the world’s leading producer of spices is also a significant stakeholder in spices export trade globally. Indian spices being sources of many high value compounds, are also gaining much importance for other diversified uses especially for their pharmaceutical and nutraceutical properties. A wide variety of 52 spices are grown in India including black pepper, chillies, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, turmeric, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, saffron and vanilla. This book complies a comprehensive, holistic review on the subject, written by the best experts in the field in India representing diverse agencies. This book is a single point reference book for all those involved in the research, study, teaching and use of spices in India and abroad.

Author : NIIR Board
Publisher : ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-02-06
Category : Spices
ISBN : 9788178330945

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Handbook On Spices by NIIR Board Pdf

Ever since the commencement of civilization India has been the world's most preferred destination of spices. The variety and nature of spices available in India makes the country to stand out of the crowd in the international arena. Undoubtedly the country is one of the leading producers and exporters of spices in the world. Getting proper information on this sector of the economy is sure to benefit many budding entrepreneurs. Featured as one of the best sellers the Handbook on Spices is a book for all those thinking of penetrating into the sector and will act as an additional sources of information that are in this line of trade. The book has covered more than 55 spices produced in the country some of which are Black Pepper, Cardamoms, Ginger, Turmeric, Chillies, Vanilla, Tamarind, Coriander, Cumin seeds, Fenugreek, Dill, Garlic, and Onion etc. Along with the list of spices it also provides information on climatic conditions and soil type required for these spices, the planting requirements, the storage condition, composition, uses, the botanical aspect and the varieties of the product available. The chapter on spices will also provide you information about the Diseases and Pests from which the spices have to be protected, wherever required the basis of grading of the spice is also mentioned. The chapters also deal in the quality improvement in Spices by the Solar Drying, Quality Standards for Ajowan Seed and its Powder, Value added Exportable Products from Spice. The spices demand have increased a lot in the world on account of fact that there has been increasing inhabitation of Indian community in developed countries and recently developed taste for Indian delicacies in the international forum. With different climates in different parts of country, India has the potential to produce a variety of spices. Thus the spice market is having a lot of future prospects. This book inculcates the wide-range of information on cultivation and processing of main spices and condiments of India which have been playing imperative role in the development and growth of national economies of several spices producing, importing and exporting countries. This book will be helpful for new entrepreneurs, spice growers, technologists and those who are already in the spice production and are looking to expand further in the present line

Author : Susheela Raghavan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2000-06-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1566769310

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Handbook of Spices, Seasonings and Flavorings by Susheela Raghavan Pdf

The first modern, global handbook on spices, seasonings, and flavorings for today's food product developer, research chef, culinary educator and seasonings professional! This new title includes traditionally popular ingredients and the increasingly important ethnic spices, seasonings and flavorings crucial for creating ethnic, fusion and regional American food products, and focuses on current and emerging trends in the marketplace. Topics also presented are technical data on properties and preparation, and a functional approach to creating flavors and seasonings for foods and beverages. The Handbook contains a wealth of technical information. It presents detailed descriptions of individual spices and seasonings, arranged alphabetically, which include: different forms, how they are sold by suppliers and how these forms affect processing and product flavor. It also presents physical and sensory properties, major chemical components, how they are prepared, and traditional folk or therapeutic uses. With detailed technical and application information on emerging flavor contributors, including roots and rhizomes, flowers, wrappers, seafood flavorings, fruits and vegetables, nuts and legumes, the Handbook provides valuable information on the emerging spice blends and seasonings of many cultures and geographic regions, including the regional cuisines of Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, the Mediterranean and North America. Handbook of Spices, Seasonings, and Flavorings will interest food technologists, product developers, and flavorists, as well as people in marketing, sales, and consumer relations in food and beverage industries. Recipe development personnel, spice and seasoning suppliers and manufacturers, chefs, culinary and food service professionals, and dieticians in education, food service, and hospitality will also find it a valuable addition to their libraries, as will food writers and journalists. Detailed descriptions of over 200 individual spices, seasonings and seasoning blends plus other flavoring ingredients o Different forms (seed, leaf, bud, stem, fruit) 1. How sold (fresh, dry, ground, paste, extract, oleoresins, aquaresins, essential oils) 2. How form affects processing and product flavor o Physical and sensory properties o Major chemical components o Preparation o Tradition folk or therapeutic uses o Detailed technical and application information

Author : Azamal Husen
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781040005262

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Medicinal Spice and Condiment Crops by Azamal Husen Pdf

Spices are used in small quantities to add flavor, aroma, color, and texture in food preparation. However, spices and condiments have also been recognized as having medicinal value. They have been used traditionally as curative and preventive agents, the bioactive compounds obtained from these plants are used in herbal drug formulations in modern times. Medicinal Spice and Condiment Crops provides a comprehensive overview on the medicinal properties of spices and condiments with focus on various phytochemicals derived from them. KEY FEATURES: • Examines spices and condiments with respect to their biology, diversity, distribution, and pharmacological values. • Explores the scientific validations of the therapeutic potentials of spice and condiment plant species. • Discusses the bioactive agents involved in alleviating symptoms of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, ulcers, skin disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. • Explains specific medicinal features of spice and condiment-producing plant species inspiring research, discovery, and safe herbal drug formulation. A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book is useful for plant scientists, economic botanists, those who work with herbal and complementary medicine, as well as people working in the pharmaceutical industry.

Author : K. V. Peter
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781855738355

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Handbook of Herbs and Spices by K. V. Peter Pdf

Together with its companion volume, Handbook of herbs and spices: Volume 2 provides a comprehensive and authoritative coverage of key herbs and spices. Chapters on individual plants cover such issues as description and classification, production, chemical structure and properties, potential health benefits, uses in food processing and quality issues. Authoritative coverage of more than 50 major herbs and spices Provides detailed information on chemical structure, cultivation and definition Incorporates safety issues, production, main uses, health issues and regulations

Author : K. V. Peter
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780857095671

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Handbook of Herbs and Spices by K. V. Peter Pdf

Herbs and spices are among the most versatile ingredients in food processing, and alongside their sustained popularity as flavourants and colourants they are increasingly being used for their natural preservative and potential health-promoting properties. An authoritative new edition in two volumes, Handbook of herbs and spices provides a comprehensive guide to the properties, production and application of a wide variety of commercially-significant herbs and spices. Volume 1 begins with an introduction to herbs and spices, discussing their definition, trade and applications. Both the quality specifications for herbs and spices and the quality indices for spice essential oils are reviewed in detail, before the book goes on to look in depth at individual herbs and spices, ranging from basil to vanilla. Each chapter provides detailed coverage of a single herb or spice and begins by considering origins, chemical composition and classification. The cultivation, production and processing of the specific herb or spice is then discussed in detail, followed by analysis of the main uses, functional properties and toxicity. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, the two volumes of the new edition of Handbook of herbs and spices are an essential reference for manufacturers using herbs and spices in their products. They also provide valuable information for nutritionists and academic researchers. Provides a comprehensive guide to the properties, production and application of a wide variety of commercially-significant herbs and spices Begins with a discussion of the definition, trade and applications of herbs and spices Reviews the quality specifications for herbs and spices and examines the quality indices for spice essential oils

Author : Hari Dev Sharma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015041751952

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Handbook of Indian Research Journals by Hari Dev Sharma Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1348 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Universities and colleges
ISBN : UOM:39015057977830

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Universities Handbook by Anonim Pdf

Author : Leo M.L. Nollet,Hamir Singh Rathore
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781498759397

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Green Pesticides Handbook by Leo M.L. Nollet,Hamir Singh Rathore Pdf

Green pesticides, also called ecological pesticides, are pesticides derived from organic sources which are considered environmentally friendly and are causing less harm to human and animal health and to habitats and the ecosystem. Essential oils based insecticides started have amazing features. This book gives a full spectrum of the whole range of essential oil based pesticides that may be used in pest control. It discusses the uses and limitations, including the recent advances in this area. It describes the metabolism and mode of action, and provides the present status of essential oil based pesticide residues in foodstuffs, soil and water.

Author : Min Zhang,Bhesh Bhandari,Zhongxiang Fang
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781498753876

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Handbook of Drying of Vegetables and Vegetable Products by Min Zhang,Bhesh Bhandari,Zhongxiang Fang Pdf

This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the processes and technologies in drying of vegetables and vegetable products. The Handbook of Drying of Vegetables and Vegetable Products discusses various technologies such as hot airflow drying, freeze drying, solar drying, microwave drying, radio frequency drying, infrared radiation drying, ultrasound assisted drying, and smart drying. The book’s chapters are clustered around major themes including drying processes and technologies, drying of specific vegetable products, properties during vegetable drying, and modeling, measurements, packaging & safety. Specifically, the book covers drying of different parts and types of vegetables such as mushrooms and herbs; changes to the properties of pigments, nutrients, and texture during drying process; dried products storage; nondestructive measurement and monitoring of moisture and morphological changes during vegetable drying; novel packaging; and computational fluid dynamics.

Author : Ram J. Singh
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1102 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420073843

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Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement by Ram J. Singh Pdf

Medicinal Plants, Volume 6 of the Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement series summarizes landmark research and describes medicinal plants as nature’s pharmacy. Highlights Examines the use of molecular technology for maintaining authenticity and quality of plant-based products Details reports on individual medicinal plants including their history, origin, genetic resources, cytogenetics, and varietal improvement through conventional and modern methods, and their use in pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, nutrition, and food industries Explains how to protect plants with medicinal properties from deforestation, urbanization, overgrazing, pollution, overharvesting, and biopiracy Brings together information on germplasm resources of medicinal plants, their history, taxonomy and biogeography, ecology and biodiversity, genetics and breeding, exploitation, and utilization in the medicine and food industries Written by leading international experts and an innovative panel of scientists, Medicinal Plants offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on medicinal plant genetic resources and their increasing importance in pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical industries, medicine, and nutrition around the world. Includes eight-page color insert more than 25 full color figures

Author : Chhabra, Susheel
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781522541981

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Handbook of Research on Civic Engagement and Social Change in Contemporary Society by Chhabra, Susheel Pdf

Outreach and engagement initiatives are crucial in promoting community development and social change. This can be achieved through a number of methods including public policy and urban development. The Handbook of Research on Civic Engagement and Social Change in Contemporary Society is a critical scholarly resource that examines the unexplored field of applying social change to civic engagement in an effort to enlarge public welfare activities. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as civic education, sustainable development, and child labor, this publication is geared towards academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on civic engagement and public welfare.

Author : Disha Experts
Publisher : Disha Publications
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789389986389

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CDS 14 Years Mathematics, English & General Knowledge Topic-wise Solved Papers (2007 - 2020) - 4th Edition by Disha Experts Pdf

Author : George V Thomas
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819700929

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Soil Health Management for Plantation Crops by George V Thomas Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : UOM:39015081476619

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The Hindu Survey of Indian Agriculture by Anonim Pdf