Peter Handbook of Herbs and Spices

Volume 3
1. Auflage 2006
ISBN: 978-1-84569-171-4
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 568 Seiten

Reihe: Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition

Woodhead Publishing in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition'... a good reference book for food processors and packers of herbs and spices.'Food Technology (of Volume 1)'... a standard reference for manufacturers who use herbs and spices in their products.'Food Trade Review (of Volume 2)The final volume of this three-volume sequence completes the coverage of the main herbs and spices used in food processing. The first part of the book reviews ways of improving the safety of herbs and spices. There are chapters on detecting and controlling mycotoxin contamination, controlling pesticide and other residues, the use of irradiation and other techniques to decontaminate herbs and spices, packaging and storage, QA and HACCP systems. Part two reviews the potential health benefits of herbs and spices with chapters discussing their role in preventing chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease and promoting gut health. The final part of the book comprises chapters on twenty individual herbs and spices, covering such topics as chemical composition, cultivation and quality issues, processing, functional benefits and uses in food. Herbs and spices reviewed range from asafoetida, capers and carambola to perilla, potato onion and spearmint.The final volume will consolidate the reputation of this three-volume series, providing a standard reference for R&D and QA staff using herbs and spices in their food products. - The final volume of this three-volume sequence completes the coverage of the main herbs and spices used in food processing - Incorporates safety issues, production, main uses and regulations - Reviews the potential health benefits of herbs and spices

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Peter, K. V.

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Contributor contact details
(* = main point of contact) Editor Professor K.V. Peter, [e-mail]     Kerala Agricultural University, KAU-PO, Vellanikkara, Thrissur – 680656, Kerala State, India Chapter 1 Dr D. Heperkan, [e-mail]     Department of Food Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 34469 Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey Chapter 2 Dr K.J. Venugopal, [e-mail]     G – 339, ‘Aparna’, Panampilly Nagar, Kochi 682 036, Ernakulam District, Kerala, India Chapter 3 Dr A. Sharma, [e-mail]     Food Technology Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai – 400 085, India Chapters 4 and 12 Dr C.K. George, [e-mail]     7520 Weymouth Hill Road, Clifton, VA 20124, USA Chapter 5 M.K. King, [e-mail]     Gourmet Garden, PO Box 128, Palmwoods, Queensland, Australia 4555 Chapter 6 M.C. Kehler, [e-mail]     Canadian Herb, Spice and Natural Health. Product Coalition, Saskstchewan Herb and Spice Association, Box 60 Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan S0G 0G0, Canada Jan Schooley, [e-mail]     Box 587 Simcoe, Ontario, Canada N37 4NS Chapter 7 Dr T.S.C. Li, [e-mail]     Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, PARC Summerland, 4200 Hwy 97, Box 5000, Summerland BC, Canada V0H 1Z0 Chapter 8 Dr H.A. Collin, [e-mail]     11 Johnsons Close, Westminister Park, Chester CH4 7RB, UK Chapter 9 Dr Satyabrata Maiti*, [e-mail]; Dr K.A. Geetha, [e-mail]     National Research Centre for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Boriavi 387 310, Anand, Gujarat, India Chapter 10 Dr C.C. Tassou, [e-mail]     National Agricultural Research Foundation, Institute of Technology of Agricultural, Products, S Venizelou 1, Lycovrissi 14123, Greece Chapter 11 Dr T.J. Zachariah*, [e-mail]; Dr N.K. Leela     Indian Institute of Spices Research, Marikunnu (PO), Calicut-673 012, Kerala, India Chapter 13 Dr Gabrie.O. Sozzi*, [e-mail]     Cátedra de Fruticultura, Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de Buenos Aires and CONICET, Avda. San Martín 4453, C 1417 DSE – Buenos Aires, Argentina Dr Arie R. Vicente     Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en, Criotecnología de Alimentos CONICET–UNLP 47 and 116, B 1900 AJJ – La Plata, Argentina Chapter 14 Dr K. Nirmal Babu*; Dr M. Divakaran, [e-mail]     Indian Institute of Spices Research, Marikunnu (PO), Calicut – 673 012, Kerala, India Dr K.V. Tushar; Dr P.N. Ravindran, [e-mail]     Centre for Medicinal Plants Research, PS Warriers Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, Kerala, India Chapters 15 and 18 Dr S.K. Malhotra, [e-mail]     National Research Centre for Seed Spices, Ajmer – 305 206, Rajasthan, India Chapter 16 Dr S. Kumar*; Dr R. Kumar; Dr J. Singh, [e-mail]     Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Post Box 5002, Varanasi, India Chapter 17 Dr A.A. Farooqi*, [e-mail]; K.N. Srinivasappa     Division of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, India Chapter 19 Dr H. Chen, [e-mail]006D     Beijing Vegetable Research Centre (BVRC), Banjing West Suburb, P. O. Box 2443, Beijing 100089, China Chapter 20 Dr P.N. Ravindran*, [e-mail]; Dr G.S. Pillai, [e-mail]     Centre for Medicinal Plants Research, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal – 676 503, Kerala, India Chapter 21 Dr P.N. Ravindran*, [e-mail]; Dr I. Balachandran, [e-mail]     Centre for Medicinal Plants Research, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal – 676 503, Kerala, India Chapter 22 Dr K.R.M. Swamy*, [e-mail]; Dr R. Veere Gowda     Indian Institute of Horticultural, Research Hessaraghatta Lake Post, Bangalore 560 089, India Chapter 23 Dr H. Turhan, [e-mail]     Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Terzioglu Campus 17020, Canakkale, Turkey Chapter 24 Dr Baby P. Skaria*; Dr P.P. Joy; Dr S. Mathew; Dr G. Mathew, [e-mail]     Aromatic and Medicinal Plants Research, Station Odakkali, Asamannor PO, Ernakalam-683 549, India Chapter 25 Dr K. Nirmal Babu*; Dr M. Divakaran, [e-mail]     Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut – 673 012, Kerala, India Dr P.N. Ravindran, [e-mail]; Professor K.V. Peter, [e-mail]     Centre for Medicinal Plants Research, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal – 676 503, Kerala, India Chapter 26 Dr M.H. Mirjalili*, [e-mail]     Medicinal Plants and Drug Research, Institute Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran Dr J. Javanmardi, [e-mail]     Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran Chapter 27 Dr S. Wongpornchai, [e-mail]     Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, 239 Huay Kaew Road, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand Chapter 28 Dr P. Pushpangadan*, [e-mail]     Amity Institute for Herbal and Biotech, Products Development, c/o Ranjeev Gandhi Center for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, India Dr S.K. Tewari     National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow – 226 001, India Chapter 29 Dr P.N. Ravindran*, [e-mail], [e-mail]     Centre for Medicinal Plants Research, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal – 676 503, Kerala, India Dr M. Shylaja     Providence Women’s College, Calicut – 673 009, Kerala, India Chapter 30 Dr U.B. Pandey, [e-mail]     Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, Agri Park, Jain Hill, Shirsoli Road, Jalgaon 425 001, India Chapter 31 Dr N.K. Patra, [e-mail];...