Épices et condiments

Mutagenic potential of the condiments, ginger and turmeric.

Since the early work of Kihlman and Levan (1949) which demonstrated that caffeine induces chromosomal alterations in plants, other reports are available to show that food additives, edible fats, insecticides etc. could be mutagenic (Sax and Sax 1968, Hollaender 1971, Kihlman et al. 1974). The present work was under taken to study the mutagenic effects, if any of ginger and turmeric which have b...

Pharmaceutical Perspectives of Spices and Condiments as Alternative Antimicrobial Remedy

Medicinal values of spices and condiments are being revived by biologists through in vitro and in vivo trials providing evidence for its antimicrobial activities. The essential oils and extracts of spices like black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg contain active compounds like piperine, eugenol, cinnamaldehyde, and lignans. Similarly, condiments like coriander, black cumin, turmeric, garli...

Leptospirose Ovine et Caprine

Antibacterial activities of some plants used as condiments and spices in Nigeria

The aim of this experiment was to determine the antibacterial actions of the extracts of garlic, ginger, onion, basil, sweet and hot peppers on some human pathogenic bacteria (Klebsiella pneumoniae, Streptococcus faecalis, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli). Crude and filtered extracts of the plants were prepared by using water and tested on the pathogenic...

Bioavailability of iron, vitamin A, zinc, and folic acid when added to condiments and seasonings

Seasonings and condiments can be candidate vehicles for micronutrient fortification if consumed consistently and if dietary practices ensure bioavailability of the nutrient. In this review, we identify factors that may affect the bioavailability of iron, vitamin A, zinc, and folic acid when added to seasonings and condiments and evaluate their effects on micronutrient status. We take into consi...