{"id":76,"date":"2022-03-27T05:48:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-27T05:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/ftp07\/?post_type=chapter&p=76"},"modified":"2022-03-27T06:50:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-27T06:50:31","slug":"76","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/ftp07\/chapter\/76\/","title":{"rendered":"Nomenclature & classification of spices and condiments"},"content":{"raw":"
\"epgp<\/a>\r\n<\/span><\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n5.1.\u00a0 Nomenclature of spices and condiments:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n1.\u00a0 Cardamom (Small)<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Elettaria cardamomum <\/em>\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maton Zingiberaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0 Fruit, seed\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n2.\u00a0 Cardamom (Large)<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Amomum subulatum<\/em>\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Roxb. Zingiberaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0 Fruit, Seed\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n3.\u00a0 Pepper<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Piper nigrum\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 L.Piperaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0 Fruit\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n4.\u00a0 Chilli<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C<\/em>a<\/em>psicum annuum<\/em>\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 L. Solanaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice: Fruit\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n5.\u00a0 Ginger<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Zingiber officinale <\/em>Rosc\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Zingiberaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rhizome\r\n
\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n6.\u00a0 Turmeric<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C<\/em>urcuma longa <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Zingiberaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice: \u00a0 Rhizome\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n7.\u00a0 Coriander<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coriandrum sativum <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf & Fruit\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n8.\u00a0 Cumin<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cuminum cyminum <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0 Fruit\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n9.\u00a0 Fennel<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Foeniculum vulgare <\/em>Mill.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fruit\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n10.\u00a0 Fenugreek<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trigonella foenum-graecum <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fabaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seed\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n11.\u00a0 Cinnamon<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Cinnamomum zeylanicum<\/em>\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Breyn Lauraceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bark\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n12.\u00a0 Garlic<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Allium sativum <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alliaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bulb\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n13.\u00a0 Clove<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Syzygium aromaticum (L) <\/em>\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Merr. & Perry Myrtaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0 Unopened Flower bud\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n14.\u00a0 Tamarind<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tamarindus indica <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Caesalpiniaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fruit\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n15.\u00a0 Celery<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apium graveolens <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf, Fruit, Stem\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n16.\u00a0 Caraway<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Carum carvi <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fruit\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n17.\u00a0 Mint<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mentha piperita <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lamiaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n18.\u00a0 Mustard<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brassica juncea <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Czern Brassicaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seed\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n19.\u00a0 Saffron<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Crocus sativus <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Iridaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stigma\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n20.\u00a0 Mace<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Myristica fragrans <\/em>Houtt.\r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Myristicaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0 Aril\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n21.\u00a0 Basil<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ocimum basilicum <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lamiaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n22.\u00a0 Dill<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Anethum graveolens <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiacee\r\n\r\nPart used as spice: Fruit\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n23.\u00a0 Parsley<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Petroselinum crispum <\/em>Mill.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n24.\u00a0 Cassia<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cinnamomum cassia.<\/em>Blume\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lauraceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0 Bark\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n25.\u00a0 Aniseed<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pimpinella anisum <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fruit\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n26.\u00a0 Thyme<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thymus vulgaris <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lamiaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n27.\u00a0 Savory<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Satureja hortensis <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lamiaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n28.\u00a0 Sage<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Salvia officinalis <\/em>L.<\/em>\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lamiaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n29.\u00a0 Rosemary<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rosmarinus officinalis <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lamiaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n30.\u00a0 Allspice<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pimentadioica <\/em>(L) Merr.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Myrtaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0 Fruit & Leaf\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n31.\u00a0 Nutmeg<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Myristica fragrans <\/em>Houtt.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Myristicaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0 Seed\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n32.\u00a0 Bay Leaf<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Laurus nobilis <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lauraceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0 Leaf\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n33.\u00a0 Asafoetida<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ferula asafoetida <\/em>L\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0 Oleo gum resin from rhizome and thickened root\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n34.\u00a0 Horse Radish<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Armoraciarusticana <\/em>Gaertn.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brassicaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0 Root\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n35.\u00a0 Tejpat<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cinnamomum tamala (<\/em>Buch Ham)\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lauraceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0 Bark, Leaf\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n36.\u00a0 Capsicum<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBotanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Capsicum annuum <\/em>L.\r\n\r\nFamily name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Solanaceae\r\n\r\nPart used as spice:\u00a0 Fruit\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n5.2.\u00a0 Classification of Spices:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSpices can be classified or grouped according to different systems of classification such as:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n5.2.1.\u00a0 Classification based upon the plant organ from which they are obtained:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\n5.2.2.\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>C<\/em><\/strong>lassification of spices based on Botanical families:<\/em><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n5.2.3. <\/em>C<\/em>lassific<\/strong>ation based on duration of crop:<\/em><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\nAnnual\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 basil, coriander, dill\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBiennial\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 caraway, parsley, leek\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPerennial\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 curry leaf, mint, oregano, thyme\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n5.2.4.\u00a0 Classification based on growth habit:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHerbs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 caraway, coriander, mint,\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nShrubs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 rosemary, sage, thyme\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nTrees\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 curry leaf, laurel\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n5.2.5.\u00a0 Conventional classification of spices:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\n5.2.6. <\/em><\/strong>C<\/em><\/strong>lassification of condiments:<\/em><\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nSpices have substantial antioxidant activity due to phenolic compounds mostly flavonoids present in them. These antioxidants may also act as natural preservatives by preventing or slowing spoilage of foods.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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5.1.\u00a0 Nomenclature of spices and condiments:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0 Cardamom (Small)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Elettaria cardamomum <\/em><\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maton Zingiberaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0 Fruit, seed<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0 Cardamom (Large)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Amomum subulatum<\/em><\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Roxb. Zingiberaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0 Fruit, Seed<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0 Pepper<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Piper nigrum<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 L.Piperaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0 Fruit<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0 Chilli<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C<\/em>a<\/em>psicum annuum<\/em><\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 L. Solanaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice: Fruit<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0 Ginger<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Zingiber officinale <\/em>Rosc<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Zingiberaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rhizome<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0 Turmeric<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C<\/em>urcuma longa <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Zingiberaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice: \u00a0 Rhizome<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0 Coriander<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coriandrum sativum <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf & Fruit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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8.\u00a0 Cumin<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cuminum cyminum <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0 Fruit<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0 Fennel<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Foeniculum vulgare <\/em>Mill.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fruit<\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0 Fenugreek<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trigonella foenum-graecum <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fabaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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11.\u00a0 Cinnamon<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Cinnamomum zeylanicum<\/em><\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Breyn Lauraceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bark<\/p>\n

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12.\u00a0 Garlic<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Allium sativum <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alliaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bulb<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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13.\u00a0 Clove<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Syzygium aromaticum (L) <\/em><\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Merr. & Perry Myrtaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0 Unopened Flower bud<\/p>\n

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14.\u00a0 Tamarind<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tamarindus indica <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Caesalpiniaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fruit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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15.\u00a0 Celery<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apium graveolens <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf, Fruit, Stem<\/p>\n

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16.\u00a0 Caraway<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Carum carvi <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fruit<\/p>\n

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17.\u00a0 Mint<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mentha piperita <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lamiaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf<\/p>\n

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18.\u00a0 Mustard<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brassica juncea <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Czern Brassicaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seed<\/p>\n

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19.\u00a0 Saffron<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Crocus sativus <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Iridaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stigma<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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20.\u00a0 Mace<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Myristica fragrans <\/em>Houtt.<\/p>\n

Botanical name:\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Myristicaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0 Aril<\/p>\n

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21.\u00a0 Basil<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ocimum basilicum <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lamiaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf<\/p>\n

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22.\u00a0 Dill<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Anethum graveolens <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiacee<\/p>\n

Part used as spice: Fruit<\/p>\n

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23.\u00a0 Parsley<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Petroselinum crispum <\/em>Mill.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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24.\u00a0 Cassia<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cinnamomum cassia.<\/em>Blume<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lauraceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0 Bark<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

25.\u00a0 Aniseed<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pimpinella anisum <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fruit<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

26.\u00a0 Thyme<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thymus vulgaris <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lamiaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

27.\u00a0 Savory<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Satureja hortensis <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lamiaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

28.\u00a0 Sage<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Salvia officinalis <\/em>L.<\/em><\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lamiaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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29.\u00a0 Rosemary<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rosmarinus officinalis <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lamiaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0\u00a0 Leaf<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

30.\u00a0 Allspice<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pimentadioica <\/em>(L) Merr.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Myrtaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0 Fruit & Leaf<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

31.\u00a0 Nutmeg<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Myristica fragrans <\/em>Houtt.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Myristicaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0 Seed<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

32.\u00a0 Bay Leaf<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Laurus nobilis <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lauraceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0 Leaf<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

33.\u00a0 Asafoetida<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ferula asafoetida <\/em>L<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apiaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0 Oleo gum resin from rhizome and thickened root<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

34.\u00a0 Horse Radish<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Armoraciarusticana <\/em>Gaertn.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brassicaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0 Root<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

35.\u00a0 Tejpat<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cinnamomum tamala (<\/em>Buch Ham)<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lauraceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0 Bark, Leaf<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

36.\u00a0 Capsicum<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Botanical name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Capsicum annuum <\/em>L.<\/p>\n

Family name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Solanaceae<\/p>\n

Part used as spice:\u00a0 Fruit<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

5.2.\u00a0 Classification of Spices:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Spices can be classified or grouped according to different systems of classification such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

5.2.1.\u00a0 Classification based upon the plant organ from which they are obtained:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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5.2.2.\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>C<\/em><\/strong>lassification of spices based on Botanical families:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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5.2.3. <\/em>C<\/em>lassific<\/strong>ation based on duration of crop:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Annual\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 basil, coriander, dill<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Biennial\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 caraway, parsley, leek<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Perennial\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 curry leaf, mint, oregano, thyme<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

5.2.4.\u00a0 Classification based on growth habit:<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Herbs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 caraway, coriander, mint,<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Shrubs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 rosemary, sage, thyme<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Trees\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 curry leaf, laurel<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

5.2.5.\u00a0 Conventional classification of spices:<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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5.2.6. <\/em><\/strong>C<\/em><\/strong>lassification of condiments:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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