Abstract
Background: Herbs are the most trending taste enhancers, carrying multiple benefits. Sprinkling them in minute amounts in pasta, salads, sautéed vegetables, curries, fried rice or adding them in dips and sauces can lead to enhanced flavours. The fresh and dried versions serve the same purpose, especially when the fresh ones are not available. Objective: The objective of this article is to explore and review trending flavouring herbs of the present era with reference to the knowledge available from previous texts. Materials and Methods: A literature review has been performed on various herbs such as dill, cilantro, parsley, chives, mint, oregano, etc, which can be used as healthy and taste enhancing sprinklers and garnishers for foods. Results: There are various herbs present in nature in many forms and patterns, some provide anti-inflammatory benefits, are anti-microbial and most of them are digestive in nature. Conclusion: These herbs are very rich in phytoconstituents, having multiple properties like anti-oxidant and carminative effects. They are superior as compared to artificial additives as well.
Highlights
Herbs and spices serve both for culinary and medicinal purposes for ages
These herbs are very rich in phytoconstituents, having multiple properties like anti-oxidant and carminative effects
There is a huge demand for new varieties, mainly in the health foods and beverages, a trend which is expected to continue in the future
Summary
Herbs and spices serve both for culinary and medicinal purposes for ages. They provide multiple uses in addition to enhancing the flavor of foods and desserts. The nutritional contribution of these dietary important herbs is negligible due to their small amounts consumed [1 - 4]. Herbs are mainly leafy and green belongings of the non-woody plants found in the temperate zone. Herbs have more aroma, but spices are mostly more useful in dried powder form. Sometimes both herbs and spices are obtained from the same plant. The seeds from the dill plant are used as spices, while the stalk of the plant is a herb [5 - 9].
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