Book ID: 94280
Parthasarathy, V. A., B. Chempakam and T. J. Zachariah (eds.)
Chemistry of spices.2008. X, 445 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.
Spices coveredinclude Black pepper, Cardamom, Ginger, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Vanilla,Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek, Celery, Ajowan, Star Anise,Aniseed, Parsley, Paprika, Clove, Nutmeg and Mace, Garcinia and Tamarind.- Covers extensively the three broad categories of plant-derived natural products: the terpenoids, the alkaloids and thephenyl propanoids and allied phenolic compounds. Spice crops are coveredwith information on botany, composition, uses, chemistry, internationalspecifications and the properties of a broad range of common and uncommon spices.