Spices are heterogeneous collections of a wide variety of volatile and non-vo la t i l e s t ap le d ie ta ry add i t ives . Ind ia wi th i t s wide c l ima t i c condit ions and topographical features natural ly possesses wide variety of medicinal flora. Spices have a diverse array of natural phytochemicals that have complementary and overlapping actions, including antioxidant effects, modula ...

Environmental stresses specially drought, play an important role in decreasing plant growth, particularly during germination in dry and semi dry area. To considering the effect of drought stress caused by polyethylene glycol on germination and characteristics of 2 spices of Sesamum indicum, we had done factorial and complete accidental plot with 4 treatments and 3 times repetition. Experimental...

Five local spices (Piper guineense, Allium sativum, Afromomum melequata, Xylopia aethiopica and Tetrapleura tetraptera) were evaluated in the laboratory for their ability to protect stored maize against infestation by S. zeamais. Ground products of the spices were applied as direct admixtures at two concentration levels of 1% and 5% to assess for mortality, progeny emergence, damage and repelle...

Abstract In West Sumatra, several spices are frequently used when making dry dendeng (beef jerky). Spices added to jerky impart flavor, color, and numerous bioactive chemicals that serve as antioxidants. This study intends examine the influence of various spice changes on fat oxidation occurs during preserving jerky. Jerky A (Salt 25 g), B (salt g, Garlic 50 Ginger Lime 2 ml), C Shallots D Cori...