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Traditional Uses of Spices: An Overview

    https://doi.org/10.1142/9789812837912_0001Cited by:25 (Source: Crossref)
    Abstract:

    From ancient times, spices have played a major role in the lifestyle of people from certain parts of the world. They have served numerous roles through history, including as coloring agents, flavoring agents, preservatives, food additives and medicine. The active phytochemicals derived from these spices have provided the molecular basis for these actions. This chapter reviews the traditional uses of selected spices.