Chemistry, Technology, and Nutraceutical Functions of Cumin (cuminum cyminum L): An Overview

Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

Volumn 53, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 1-10

  Sowbhagya, H B ^a  

^a CENTRAL FOOD TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (India)

Author keywords

antioxidant; biological activity; Cumin; flavorant; oil; oleoresin; processing

Indexed keywords

ANTIOXIDANT; CUMIN; FLAVORANT; OIL; OLEORESIN; ACTIVE PRINCIPLES; CUMINUM CYMINUM L; HEALTH BENEFITS; PLATELET AGGREGATION; VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS;

FOOD PRODUCTS; OILS AND FATS; PROCESSING; RESINS; VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; ANTIOXIDANTS;

BIOACTIVITY;

APIACEAE; CUMINUM CYMINUM;

PLANT EXTRACT;

CHEMISTRY; CUMINUM; DIET SUPPLEMENTATION; PLANT SEED; REVIEW;

CUMINUM; DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS; PLANT EXTRACTS; SEEDS;

EID: 84871184438     PISSN: 10408398     EISSN: 15497852     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2010.500223     Document Type: Article

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