![]() ![]() ![]() Major spice-producing countries have also started setting up facilities for radiation processing of spices. This method is most commonly used in North America and Europe for imported spices. Radiation processing is used to improve the shelf life of spices and also improve their quality and microbiological safety without altering their inherent flavor characteristics. Over the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in research into their health benefits, protect the spice crop, and ways to use them in the diet, as many herbs and spices have possessed properties associated with reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Furthermore, spices and herbs are excellent sources of phenolic and polyphenolic compounds with bioactive functions and phytochemicals. Most commonly spices and herbs are used in the preparation of different processing products like pickles, flavor sauces, salad dressings, bakery products, vinegar, beverages, meat products, and sausages. It provides a delectable, distinctive aroma, and taste to food products. Moreover, spices and herbs are playing a significant role in the preparation of new food products. Spices are obtained from the dry part of the plant, such as creeping rootstalk, twigs and leaves, fruits, vegetables, nuts, flower buds, whole and ground seeds, and outermost layers of stems and roots, while herbs are always derived from the leaves. Spices and herbs are obtained from non-woody and flowering plants. Most of the known herbs and spices originate from Europe, Africa, and Asian countries. For this purpose, agrochemicals are used to improve the quality and production of spices. ![]() Therefore, the quality of spices is very low. Spice crop is being affected by insect pests, fungal, and nonpathogenic diseases causing production constraints. Herbs and spices have been an essential part in human life for thousands of years that is used at a domestic and industrial level as flavoring, preservation, and coloring agent in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics products. *Address all correspondence to: Introduction Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Food Science, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. ![]()
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