Spices & Seasonings - A Food Technology Handbook

The first book of its kind in over a decade, this authorative guide sets a new standard for accessible, up-to-date information on spices and seasonings. It provides a comprehensive, highly practical account of all aspects of the spice and seasoning trade, ranging from importing and processing spices to realistic, easy-to-follow specifications for developing and duplicating a wide variety of seasoning blends. Covering thoroughly the 30 most commonly-used spices, the authors also provide unique, how-to guidance for duplicating developing seasoning blends, complete with tips, tricks, and detailed accounts of seasoning formulation. Separate chapters are provided for simple seasoning blends, used on meats, and ethnic foods. Also included is unique coverage of research in the spice and extractives area, featuring antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of spices. Literature from the past decade is included, as is an appendix of American Spice Trade Association members. Audience: Spices and Seasonings is an indispensable reference for spice processors, purchasing agents for raw or processed spices, quality- assurance and spice-formulating food technologists, product development professionals in spice and seasoning companies, and food processing industry professionals who use spice in their products.