
Spice Crops
Edward Weiss(Author)
CABI Publishing
Published on 24. May 2002
Book
Hardback
432 pages
978-0-85199-605-9 (ISBN)
Description
The first authentic record of spice and herb usage is on clay tablets form the Sumarian Kingdom about 3,000 BC and many spices were used or imported into Egypt for embalming, as incense, ointments, perfumes, poison antidotes, cosmetics and medicines. Plants that are the source of spices became important cash crops over the centuries, and since their introduction, their uses have multiplied. This has resulted in a rise in consumer demand following the popularity for natural flavourings, which has in turn increased interest in their production in temperate and tropical countries. This book is concerned with the profitable production of spice crops at all levels of management, more efficient processing and greater utilization.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Wallingford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 172 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-85199-605-9 (9780851996059)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
1: World production and trade 2: Cruciferae - Mustards 3: Lauraceae - Cassia, Cinnamon, Laurel 4: Leguminosae - Fenugreek 5: Myristicaceae - Nutmeg, Mace 6: Myrtaceae - Clove, Pimento, Myrtle 7: Orchidaceae - Vanilla 8: Piperaceae - Black pepper, Cubeb pepper, Indian long pepper, Java long pepper, Betel pepper, Melegueta pepper 9: Solanaceae - Capsicum and Chilli 10: Umbelliferae - Anise, Star anise, Caraway, Coriander, Cumin, Dill, Fennel 11: Zingiberaceae - Cardamom, Ginger, Turmeric 12: Minor crops - Capers, Nigella, Saffron