Drying of Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants by Ching Lik Hi... - 9781032216164

Drying of Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal PlantsAuthor(s): Ching Lik Hii, Shivanand S. Shirkole\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781032216164, 978-1032216164\nSynopsis\nDrying is a key operation in processing of many plant-based foods and medicines for the purpose of preservation and retention of key attributes and active compounds. Therefore, it is essential to select suitable drying techniques to ensure a product is processed under optimal operating conditions. Drying of Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants presents processing aspects of these three major global agricultural commodities. It offers an insight into the drying and product quality of herbs, spices, and medicinal plants, such as drying characteristics, equipment selection, physiochemical analyses, quality improvement, product development, storage, and shelf life as well as future developments.\n\nOffers the latest information on drying and processing techn.