Herbal and Acidulant Tree Spices: Their Global Commercial Potential

Nair, Kodoth Prabhakaran

This book discusses leafy spices or herbs known as “aromatic herbs”, which, apart from being used in culinary art for flavoring of foods and beverages, are also known to possess antiseptic, anti-oxidant and other medicinal properties, in addition to many nutraceutical and cosmetic properties.

Of the numerous herbs twelve of the commercially important herbs are imported into 4 major European markets, namely, France, Germany, United Kingdom and The Netherlands to the tune of 12000 to 13000 tonnes per annum. This book discusses these leafy herbs and their tremendous commercial potential in international trade. The book offers a comprehensive insight into  commercial herbs, with an objective of enhancing their yield, and provides a platform for further research into the global trade potential.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2023-05-11

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783031043628

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-04360-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 141