
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
Chemistry, Functionality and Applications
- 1st Edition - July 12, 2022
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 1 7 7 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 5 5 1 - 5
Organized into four sections, Clove (Syzygium aromaticum): Chemistry, Functionality, and Applications addresses the cultivation, composition, and applications of clove, along wit… Read more
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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
Section 1. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum): Cultivation, Composition and Applications
2. Cultivation and agricultural practices of Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
3. Composition of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) buds
4. Composition of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) leaves
5. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) polysaccharides
6. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) oleoresin
7. Eugenol chemistry and functionality
8. Toxicity of eugenol nanoemulsions
9. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) volatiles
10. Secondary metabolites of clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
11. Health-promoting activities of clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
12. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) based nanocomposite
13. Food applications of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) buds
14. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) phenolics
15. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) in ruminant feed
16. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) in poultry feed
17. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) in fish feed
18. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) toxicity
19. Antiviral properties of clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
Section 2. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) fixed oil: Chemistry, Functionality and Applications
20. Composition and functionality of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) fixed oil
21. Food applications of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) fixed oil
22. Health-promoting activities of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) fixed oil
23. Clove oil as diesel-biodiesel fuel
Section 3. Clove essential oil: Chemistry, Functionality and Applications
24. Composition and functionality of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) essential oil
25. Effect of processing on the composition and quality of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) essential oil
26. Food applications clove (Syzygium aromaticum) essential oil
27. Health-promoting activities of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) essential oil
28. Encapsulation of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) essential oil
29. Cytotoxicity of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) essential oil
Section 4. Clove extracts: Chemistry, Functionality and Applications
30. Composition and functionality of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) extracts
31. Food applications of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) extracts
32. Health-promoting activities of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) extracts
33. Nanoparticles using clove (Syzygium aromaticum) extract
34. Toxicity of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) extract
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 12, 2022
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
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