Clove (Syzygium aromaticum): Chemistry, Functionality and Applications

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. Specifically, the book delves into the functional, nutritional and pharmacological traits of clove by demonstrating the phytochemical profile, biological activities, and food and non-food applications of clove buds, clove oils, clove bioactive compounds, and clove extracts. This reference will be of use to food scientists, technologists, and chemists, nutritionists and pharmacists developing new pharmaceuticals and food products.