The Multifaceted Value of Herbs and Spices: Enhancing Health, Food Quality, and Economic Viability
Herbs and spices have long been valued for their culinary and medicinal properties, transitioning from humble, low-cost plant parts to highly prized commodities such as gold and jewels. This paper varied the roles of herbs and spices in various application. A systematic approach was adopted for this...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galati University Press
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development Studies |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jards.ugal.ro/images/jards/journal/2025_1/Tawakalitu_et_al.pdf |
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| Summary: | Herbs and spices have long been valued for their culinary and medicinal properties, transitioning from humble, low-cost plant parts to highly prized commodities such as gold and jewels. This paper varied the roles of herbs and spices in various application. A systematic approach was adopted for this review paper. The herbs and spices play a crucial role in enhancing the sensory attributes of food, prolonging the shelf life of food, and offering health benefits through their bio-active compounds, which can help reduce the risk of degenerative diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, and cardiovascular conditions. In Nigeria's biodiversity-rich context, herbs and spices are essential both as food enhancers, raw materials for the pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industry with value-added products ensuring year-round availability and economic viability. Additionally, the residual matter of spices, rich in dietary fibers and nutrients, offers further industrial applications, highlighting the necessity for sustainable practices to fully unlock their potential. This study emphasizes the importance of herbs and spices in promoting health, improving food quality, and supporting economic development. |
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| ISSN: | 3061-2756 |