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Book Synopsis Treasure of Spices by : Dr. Kunwar Avinash Pratap Singh
Download or read book Treasure of Spices written by Dr. Kunwar Avinash Pratap Singh and published by Sankalp Publication. This book was released on with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India is often referred as “Home of spices”. This is because many of the 70 spices grown in the world, are native to India. Further, since antiquity, India pioneered in growing spices and exported. India has enjoyed virtual monopoly in the International Spice trade since ancient times. Out of the 70 spices, several of them can be grown in India, whereas in other countries a few spices are only grown. This book focuses on practices for growing spices and obtaining a reasonably steady yield. It provides practical information on small-scale cultivation, genetics, breeding, harvesting, storing, processing and marketing of spices. We hope this information will be helpful to vegetable growers, whether beginners or more experienced farmers, extension workers and agricultural teachers.
Author :NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers Publisher :ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc. ISBN 13 :8178330385 Total Pages :880 pages Book Rating :4.1/5 (783 download)
Book Synopsis The Complete Book on Spices & Condiments (with Cultivation, Processing & Uses) 2nd Revised Edition by : NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers
Download or read book The Complete Book on Spices & Condiments (with Cultivation, Processing & Uses) 2nd Revised Edition written by NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers and published by ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term spices and condiments applies to such natural plant or vegetable products and mixtures thereof, used in whole or ground form, mainly for imparting flavor, aroma and piquancy to foods and also for seasoning of foods beverages like soups. The great mystery and beauty of spices is their use, blending and ability to change and enhance the character of food. Spices and condiments have a special significance in various ways in human life because of its specific flavours, taste, and aroma. Spices and condiments play an important role in the national economies of several spice producing, importing and exporting countries. India is one of the major spice producing and exporting countries. Most of the spices and herbs have active principles in them and development of these through pharmacological and preclinical and clinical screening would mean expansion of considerable opportunities for successful commercialization of the product. Spices can be used to create these health promoting products. The active components in the spices phthalides, polyacetylenes, phenolic acids, flavanoids, coumarines, triterpenoids, serols and monoterpenes are powerful tools for promoting physical and emotional wellness. India has been playing a major role in producing and exporting various perennial spices like cardamoms, pepper, vanilla, clove, nutmeg and cinnamon over a wide range of suitable climatic situations. To produce good quality spice products, attention is required not only during cultivation but also at the time of harvesting, processing and storing. Not as large as in the days when, next to gold, spices were considered most worth the risk of life and money. The trade is still extensive and the oriental demand is as large as ever. Some of the fundamentals of the book are definition of spices and condiments nomenclature or classification of spices and condiments, Indian central spices and cashew nut committee, origin, properties and uses of spices, forms, functions and applications of spices, trends in the world of spices, yield and nutrient uptake by some spice crops grown in sodic soil, tissue culture and in vitro conservation of spices, in vitro responses of piper species on activated charcoal supplemented media, soil agro climatic planning for sustainable spices production, potentials of biotechnology in the improvement of spice crops, medicinal applications of spices and herbs, medicinal properties and uses of seed spices, effect of soil solarization on chillies, spice oil and oleoresin from fresh/dry spices etc. The present book contains cultivation, processing and uses of various spices and condiments, which are well known for their multiple uses in every house all over world. The book is an invaluable resource for new entrepreneurs, agriculturists, agriculture universities and technocrats.
Book Synopsis Handbook of Herbs and Spices by : K. V. Peter
Download or read book Handbook of Herbs and Spices written by K. V. Peter and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2004-03-23 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive handbook for food processors covering over 30 major herbs and spices. It is introduced with general information about the spices trade, and quality and safety issues, followed by details on individual herbs and spices.
Book Synopsis Grow Your Own Spices by : Tasha Greer
Download or read book Grow Your Own Spices written by Tasha Greer and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Grow Your Own Spices, author and spice-growing gardener Tasha Greer hands you everything you need to know to grow a thriving spice garden, with practical tips and in-depth advice on cultivating over 30 different spices. Unlike herbs, which consist of the green leaves of certain plants, spices come from the seeds, roots, bark, or berries of plants, which means growing, harvesting, and preparing spices is a lot more nuanced than growing leafy herbs. Start with easy-to-grow seed spices first, such as sesame seeds, fennel, and cumin, then graduate to more challenging spice varieties, such as star anise, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spices not only offer culinary flare, there’s also increasing evidence of their ability to fight inflammation and reduce various health risks. Medical usage tips from expert herbalist Lindsey Feldpausch are found throughout the book and offer well-researched advice on how to use homegrown spices to improve your well-being. Regardless of whether you’re using spices as a health-boosting supplement or simply to power-up the flavor of your meals, purchasing spices is an expensive proposition. Why pay all that money when you can grow your own organic spices with the easy-to-follow advice found here? In the pages of Grow Your Own Spices, you’ll learn: How to cultivate your own saffron, the world’s most expensive spice The best way to tend tropical spices, like ginger, turmeric, and cardamom, even if you live in a cold climate Easy-to-grow spices that are perfect for beginners The unique way certain spices, such as wasabi, cloves, and cinnamon, are grown and harvested How to cultivate root spices, including horseradish and chicory Tips for harvesting your own capers, mustard, sesame seeds, and even paprika Let Grow Your Own Spices show you how to spice up your garden, your plate, and your health, with your own fresh, homegrown spices!
Download or read book Seed Spices written by Gopal Lal and published by Daya Publishing House. This book was released on 2020 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of "Seed Spices" is the concise compilation of scientific information in a bridged form on seed spices production technologies. The book has been divided in to fourteen chapters covering all the cultivation aspects of major and minor seed spices. The efforts have been made to incorporate latest production, protection and postharvest technologies of seed spices developed and generated at ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer and other research and development organization working under the umbrella of AICRP on spices. It is hoped that the book will be of interest and benefit the researchers, students, development workers, teachers, policy makers, and all interested in seed spices.
Book Synopsis Organic Spices by : Parthasarathy, V.A
Download or read book Organic Spices written by Parthasarathy, V.A and published by New India Publishing. This book was released on 2008-01-05 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The global changes warranted fastness in food production system and fast foods. In tune with demand, crop production also oriented accordingly. However, the proverb 'Health is a Wealth' is reminded us to keep vigil on system and method of food production and food safety. The ill-effect of conventional chemical based farming well documented and public realized the importance organically produced food and efforts are being made to popularize the organic production. India is a "Land of Spices", each state or union territory in India cultivates one or other spice. Since spices form a part of many medicines the demand for organically produced spices is increasing considerably. Assuming a market growth of 10% in Europe, USA and Japan for organic spice products the world demand for organic spices may grow to 57000 tonnes in the next 10 yeaLarge scale use of high analysis fertilizers and pesticides result environmental hazards and imbalances in soil nutrients. Since spices are high valued and export oriented in nature it is imperative to keep the levels of pesticide residues below tolerance limits in view of the standards set by the importing countries. Hence the book on "Organic Spices" is timely and covers all aspects of organic spice production. The topic includes historical spice trade and importance of spices in food chain. Brief account on organic agriculture movement in the world and its present status and opportunity for organic spices in the world market are given. The chemistry and different methods of composting are included in the organic manures chapter will be informative. Microbes play a greater role in agriculture, a separate chapter devoted on microbes and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria would definitely enrich the readeNot only that, the topics on biological control of insect pests, nematodes, fungus and bacteria of spices highlighted in separate chapters would be of interest in organic production system. The importance, composition, uses, botany and varieties, organic way of production of spices like black pepper, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, chillies and paprika, nutmeg, vanilla, seed spices like cumin, fennel, fenugreek, coriander and their harvest and post harvest processing are enumerated. The chapters on good agricultural practices (GAP) and organic certification procedures outlined for adoption. This would serve as a reference book for researchers, teachers and students besides farmers, traders and consumers.
Book Synopsis Indian Spices by : Amit Baran Sharangi
Download or read book Indian Spices written by Amit Baran Sharangi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work comprehensively covers the production, processing and post harvest technology of Indian spices with an added focus on the history and uniqueness of this legendary regional product. Individual chapters describe the unique aspects of these spices and their production, post harvest technology and value addition, molecular breeding, organic farming aspects, climate change effects and bioactive compounds. Seasonal, preparatory, and storage conditions resulting in composition variations are explored. Indian Spices: The Legacy, Production and Processing of India’s Treasured Export begins by outlining the historical legacy of Indian spices and describing the many aspects that make this product so unique and highly valued. The abundance and variety of these spices are also delineated. Further chapters focus on current research involving the production technology involved in production, management, harvesting and processing of Indian spices along with post harvest processes, storage and transportation. Important and effective trends such as molecular breeding for spice crop improvement, tissue culture, climate change impacts, organic spices, extension strategies and secondary metabolites receive dedicated chapters. A valuable aspect of this work is the presentation of value chains for these spices, with extensive research presented on the marketing and export of the product. With the shift from localized distribution networks to a fully globalized industry, this book comes at an important time of growth for Indian spices and will be of major value to any researcher with interest in the past, present and future of this product.
Download or read book Spices written by E. V. Nybe and published by New India Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book "Spices" comprehends and provides latest information on economic importance, botany, chemical composition, crop improvement, agro-technology, post harvest technology and end uses of 52 spices identified by the spices board. The book is organized into 6 chapteThe authors with their vast experience in tropical spices have brought their scientific as well as practical experience in collecting and presenting the information concisely. Although the book is a sublimate of the Indian expertise in spices, the contents are very useful and relevant internationally. the book is targeted to the students and researchers in the area of horticulture, agriculture, industry people, exporters processors and end users.
Book Synopsis Handbook on Spices and Condiments (Cultivation, Processing and Extraction) by : H. Panda
Download or read book Handbook on Spices and Condiments (Cultivation, Processing and Extraction) written by H. Panda and published by ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term Spice and Condiments applies to natural plant or vegetable products or mixtures in whole or ground form, which are used for imparting flavour, aroma and piquancy to the food items. Spices and condiments are a major commercial crop in India, and earn a major part of foreign exchange annually. They have been the backbone of agricultural industry. The importance of spices and condiment in dietary, medicinal and other uses, and their commercial importance are immense. India is known the world over as the home of spices. Thus spices are an important group of agricultural goods, which are virtually indispensable in the culinary art. Spice processing includes different steps: spice cleaning, spice reconditioning and spice grinding. Some spices were also used for preserving food like meat for a year or more without refrigeration. In the 16th century cloves for instance were among the spices used to preserve food without refrigeration. Cloves contain a chemical called eugenol that inhibits the growth of bacteria. It is a natural antibiotic. It is still used to preserve food like Virginia Ham. Likewise later mustard and ground mustard were also found to have preservative qualities. India alone contributes 25 30 % of the total world trade in spices. It may be interesting to note that nine spices namely pepper ginger clove cinnamon cassia mace nutmeg pimento (allspice) and cardamom alone contributed as much as 90% of the total world trade. Pepper is the most important spice in the world and so also of India. This book basically deals with brief history of spices, uses of spices, world trade in spices area & production of spices in India, area and production of spices in India, major and minor spices of India, spice processing, quality issues with spices, bird chillies and Tabasco chillies, basil or sweet basil, seasoning blend duplication and tricks, sauces and gravies, snack seasonings, quality issues with spices, etc. This book is a single compendium which deals with all aspects and facts of spices and condiments which may meet the requirements of all those handling them at various stages, from harvesting to their end use. This book contains post harvest management, the potentials of genetic engineering, high production technology in spices with plantation and processing of various spices and condiments such as vanilla, turmeric, tamarind, saffron, black pepper, onion, mint, ginger, garlic, curry leaf, coriander etc.
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices by : P N Ravindran
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices written by P N Ravindran and published by CABI. This book was released on 2017-12-28 with total page 1176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Spices provides comprehensive coverage of the taxonomy, botany, chemistry, functional properties, medicinal uses, culinary uses and safety issues relating to over 250 species of herbs and spices. These herbs and spices constitute an important agricultural commodity; many are traded globally and are indispensable for pharmaceuticals, flavouring foods and beverages, and in the perfumery and cosmetic industries. More recently, they are increasingly being identified as having high nutraceutical potential and important value in human healthcare. This encyclopedia is an excellent resource for researchers, students, growers and manufacturers, in the fields of horticulture, agriculture, botany, crop sciences, food science and pharmacognosy.
Book Synopsis Chemistry of Spices by : V. A. Parthasarathy
Download or read book Chemistry of Spices written by V. A. Parthasarathy and published by CABI. This book was released on 2008 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spices are high value, export-oriented crops used extensively in food and beverage flavourings, medicines, cosmetics and perfumes. Interest is growing however in the theoretical and practical aspects of the biosynthetic mechanisms of active components in spices as well as the relationship between the biological activity and chemical structure of these secondary metabolites. A wide variety of phenolic substances and amides derived from spices have been found to possess potent chemopreventive, anti-mutagenic, anti-oxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties. Representing the first discussion of the chemical properties of a wide cross section of important spices, this book covers extensively the three broad categories of plant-derived natural products: the terpenoids, the alkaloids and the phenyl propanoids and allied phenolic compounds. Spice crops such as black pepper, ginger, turmeric and coriander are covered with information on botany, composition, uses, chemistry, international specifications and the properties of a broad range of common and uncommon spices.
Book Synopsis The Everything Guide to Spices for Health by : Michelle Robson-Garth
Download or read book The Everything Guide to Spices for Health written by Michelle Robson-Garth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-01-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A recipe and guide book for cooking with healthy spices"--
Download or read book Seed Spices written by Sanjeev Agrawal and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emphasis Has Been Given To The Chemistry, Quality Aspects, Value Addition, Extraction Of Spices Extract At Industrial Level, Production Strategies, Export,Post-Harvest Management And The Application Of Biotechnology To Enhance The Productivity And Quality. The Importance Of Seed Spices In Ayurveda Is Also Covered. The Book Will Be Useful To Plant Scientists, Biotechnologists, Industrialists And All Those Interest In Seed Spices Cultivation And Export.
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Book Synopsis Herb and Spice Seeds by : Terry A. Woodger
Download or read book Herb and Spice Seeds written by Terry A. Woodger and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This full-color, user-friendly field guide covers the basics involved in the collection, cleaning, and storage of herb and spice seeds. Learn from an expert how to overcome pests when storing seeds, and handle environmental factors that may threaten the integrity of your seeds. An introduction to identifying different varieties of seeds will make collecting easy for beginner and experienced collectors alike. Over 100 close-up color photographs of seeds gathered from herbs and spices are included in this encyclopedia-style guide. Each entry identifies the seed's family, common name, species, genera, and origin, and includes collection methods, a description of the number and color of seeds, useful hints for collection, and notes on growing the source plant. Gardeners around the world will appreciate this useful field guide when harvesting nature's bounty and preserving its genetic material for years and gardens to come.
Download or read book Spices written by Joseph K. Jank and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis 5 Spices, 50 Dishes by : Ruta Kahate
Download or read book 5 Spices, 50 Dishes written by Ruta Kahate and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2007-05-31 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The premise is simple: with five common spices and a few basic ingredients, home cooks can create fifty mouthwatering Indian dishes, as diverse as they are delicious. Cooking teacher Ruta Kahate has chosen easy-to-find spicescoriander, cumin, mustard, cayenne pepper, and turmericto create authentic, accessible Indian dishes everyone will love. Roasted Lamb with Burnt Onions uses just two spices and three steps resulting in a meltingly tender roast. Steamed Cauliflower with a Spicy TomatoSauce and Curried Mushrooms and Peas share the same three spices, but each tastes completely different. Suggested menus offer inspiration for entire Indian dinners. For quick and easy Indian meals, keep it simple with 5 Spices, 50 Dishes.
