Nanoparticles have emerged as one of the most sought-after materials finding application in
various sectors. Synthesis of green nanoparticles have attracted extensive interest …

This review presents the application of spectroscopic methods combined with chemometric
techniques for the detection of adulterant in herbs and spices. As spectroscopic methods are …

Kimchi, a traditional food in the Korean culture, is made from vegetables by fermentation. In
this study, metagenomic approaches were used to monitor changes in bacterial populations …

Introduction Herbal medicines (HM) and their preparations have been widely used for
hundreds of years all over the world. However, they have not been officially recognised due …

Covering: January 2000 to September 2010 Ginseng occupies a prominent position in the
list of best-selling natural products in the world. Because of its complex constituents …

Kimchi fermentation usually relies upon the growth of naturally-occurring various
heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria (LAB). This sometimes makes it difficult to produce …

Herbal medicines are important options for the treatment of several illnesses. Although their
therapeutic applicability has been demonstrated throughout history, several concerns about …

Herbal extracts and essential oils have been used over the centuries for their dietary,
cosmetic and therapeutic properties. Quality control is needed to guarantee the safety and …

The geographical origin of beef is of increasing interest to consumers and producers due to
“mad cow” disease and the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). In this study …

Dongchimi, one of the most common types of watery kimchi in Korea, was prepared using
radish and its pH values, microbial cell numbers, bacterial communities, and metabolites …