Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)

Download or read book Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) written by Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized into four sections, Clove (Syzygium aromaticum): Chemistry, Functionality, and Applications addresses the cultivation, composition, and applications of clove, along with the chemistry, functionality, and applications of clove fixed oil, clove essential oil, and clove extracts and their role in food and medicine. Beginning with the introduction of clove, this book aims to establish a multidisciplinary discussion on the development of Syzygium aromaticum phytochemistry, technology, processing, agricultural practices, functional traits, health-enhancing potential, mechanism of action, and toxicity as well as food and nonfood uses. The studies reported in this book confirm the functional applications of Syzygium aromaticum as a medicinal plant, standing out for the significance of novel applications. This book delves into the functional, nutritional, and pharmacological traits of clove. Therefore, the book will serve as a valuable reference for food scientists, technologists, chemists, nutritionists, and pharmacists developing new pharmaceutical and food products. - Explores the chemistry and functionality of clove buds, clove oils and clove extracts - Discusses clove bioactive phytochemicals and their health-promoting potential - Presents the functional applications of clove buds, clove oils and clove extracts in food - Includes applications, literature reviews, and coverage of recent developments