Medicinal or herbal spices are grown in tropical moist evergreen forestland, surrounding
most of the tropical and subtropical regions of Eastern Himalayas in India (Sikkim …

Herbal drinks are generally produced from the natural ingredients of different morphological
plant parts, namely leaves, stems, roots, fruits, buds, and flowers which have long been …

Historically, humans are aware of the positive potential of different herbs and spices to
prevent pathogenic and spoilage microflora. Herbal foods are valued for their antimicrobial …

BACKGROUND Knowledge on food neophobia among African consumers is scarce. Yet a
good understanding in this area is essential to support the acceptance of new foods, for …

Abstract Introduction Ayurveda, a traditional Indian medicinal system, possesses extensive
knowledge regarding the therapeutic attributes of herbs and their synergistic interactions …

Natural antioxidants have positive effects on human well-being and various conditions of
disease, such as cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes and …

In the food sector, oxidative reactions seriously threaten the shelf life of both fresh and
processed foods. Several diseases are thought to be caused by the generation of free …

Today's eating patterns and types of food cultivation and consumption have an impact on
our health, the environment and society. As a result, more people are consuming foods that …

Complexing curcumin with β-cyclodextrin increases water solubility and thus functional
activity of curcumin. However, application of this complex in traditional fermented products …

Spices and herbs are well known for their health promoting properties for ages. Ginger
(Zingiber officinale) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) are among the most commonly used …