Adulteration in food has been a concern since the beginning of civilization, as it not only
decreases the quality of food products but also results in a number of ill effects on health …

Food authenticity is presently a subject of great concern to food authorities, as the incorrect
labelling of foodstuffs can represent a commercial fraud. The implication of misleading …

For the last 6000 years turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to alleviate pain,
balance digestion, purify body and mind, clear skin diseases, expel phlegm, and invigorate …

The genus Curcuma (family Zingiberaceae) comprising over 80 species of rhizomatous
herbs, is endowed with widespread adaptation from sea level to altitude as high as 2000 m …

Food is any substance composed of carbohydrates, water, fats and proteins, which can be
eaten or drunk by humans or animals for nutrition or very important aspect for life. Food …

Summarizing landmark research, Volume 2 of this essential series furnishes information on
the availability of germplasm resources that breeders can exploit for producing high-yielding …

Turmeric powder (Curcuma longa L.) is valued both for its medicinal properties and for its
popular culinary use, such as being a component in curry powder. Due to its high demand in …

A 3-wk feeding study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of turmeric (Curcuma longa)
powder (TMP), containing a known level of curcumin, and a hydrated sodium calcium …

Background: Spices and aromatic herbs have long been used by people to impart sensory
appetizing elements, including aroma, flavor, and color, to foods and beverages in an effort …

The objective of the present work is to evaluate the efficacy of a DNA barcoding approach as
a tool for the recognition of commercial kitchen spices belonging to the Lamiaceae family …