Sunday, June 8, 2008

Handbook of Herbs and Spices


Handbook of Herbs and Spices: Volume 1
K V Peter India Institute of Spices Research, India

# Pays particular attention to description, production, main uses, health, quality, and regulatory issues associated with each herb and spice.
# Provides general information about the spices trade
# Includes quality specifications from the American Spice Trade Association and the European Spice Association

Covering thirty major herbs and spices, Handbook of Herbs and Spices is a comprehensive handbook for food processors. The first section of the book provides general information about the spices trade and also discusses quality and safety issues regarding herbs and spices in food processing. The second part addresses individual herbs and spices and pays particular attention to description, production, main uses, health, quality, and regulatory issues associated with each herb and spice.




Handbook of Herbs and Spices: Volume 2
K V Peter India Institute of Spices Research, India

# Covers key issues from definition and classification to chemical structure
# Features a distinguished international team of contributors
# Discusses general issues including the functional role of herbal spices, antimicrobials form herbs and spices and screening for the health effects of herbs

Publisher: CRC Press
Format: PDF
Size: 2.9 MB (each)