The spice cardamom, also known historically as the “queen of spices,” is produced from the
seeds of the plant Elettaria cardamomum, which is cultivated commercially on plantations in …

Sesame (Sesamum indicum) seeds are highly valued for their culinary applications and for
producing a premium-quality oil. This study investigated the polyphenol content and fatty …

Food fortification is a strategic approach to enhance the nutritional quality of food by
incorporating bioactive compounds derived from food by-products. The objective of this …

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an annual plant whose seeds are purported to be one of
the oldest oilseeds used by humans. Although originating in Africa and India, this plant …

Tahini is an oily paste made from mechanically hulled, roasted and ground sesame, which is
used as an ingredient in many traditional Middle Eastern recipes. It is rich in MUFAs, PUFAs …

The traditional Middle Eastern diet has been typically described as a nutritionally balanced
diet, given its abundance in fresh fruits, vegetables and unprocessed grains. It was also …