Cinnamon and Cassia: The Genus Cinnamomum (English)

by P.N. Ravindran , K. Nirmal-Babu

Format Hardcover

Condition Brand New

Language English

Cinnamon and Cassia, the "Spices of Life," together constitute one of the most widely used group of spices. A comprehensive volume, Cinnamon and Cassia: Genus Cinnamomum explores in detail Srilankan cinnamon, Chinese cassia, Indonesian cassia, Indian cassia, camphor, and also the important related and useful spices of Cinnamomum. The introductory chapter depicts the history of these spices, followed by a detailed analysis of botany and crop improvement that examines taxonomy, morphology, embryology, reproduction, and propagation. A chapter on chemistry details the unique composition of cinnamon and cassia; it precedes an explanation of crop management, harvesting, and processing of Srilankan cinnamon. This book points out that Vietnamese and Chinese cassia are the same, with differences only in harvesting and processing. It also includes chapters on Indian and Indonesian varieties of cassia, along with overviews of the camphor tree, and coverage of cinnamon and cassia pharmacology, toxicology, end uses, economics, and marketing. The volume concludes with an informative chapter on other economically useful species of Cinnamomum. Written by a panel of experts from throughout Asia, this volume is the only comprehensive monograph on these spices, benefiting those engaged in study, cultivation, marketing, processing, and product development.

Publisher Description

Cinnamon and Cassia, the "Spices of Life", together constitute one of the most widely used group of spices. A comprehensive volume, Cinnamon and Cassia: Genus Cinnamomum explores in detail Srilankan cinnamon, Chinese cassia, Indonesian cassia, Indian cassia, camphor, and also the important related and useful spices of Cinnamomum.The introductory chapter depicts the history of these spices, followed by a detailed analysis of botany and crop improvement that examines taxonomy, morphology, embryology, reproduction, and propagation. A chapter on chemistry details the unique composition of cinnamon and cassia; it precedes an explanation of crop management, harvesting, and processing of Srilankan cinnamon.This book points out that Vietnamese and Chinese cassia are the same, with differences only in harvesting and processing. It also includes chapters on Indian and Indonesian varieties of cassia, along with overviews of the camphor tree, and coverage of cinnamon and cassia pharmacology, toxicology, end uses, economics, and marketing. The volume concludes with an informative chapter on other economically useful species of Cinnamomum.
Written by a panel of experts from throughout Asia, this volume is the only comprehensive monograph on these spices, benefiting those engaged in study, cultivation, marketing, processing, and product development.

Table of Contents

Introduction P.N. Ravindran and K. Nirmal Babu Botany and Crop Improvement of Cinnamon and Cassia P.N. Ravindran, M. Shylaja, K. Nirmal Babu and B. Krishnamoorthy Chemistry of Cinnamon and Cassia U.M. Senanayake and R.O.B. Wijesekera Cultivation and Management of Cinnamon J. Ranatunga, U.M. Senanayake and R.O.B. Wijesekera Harvesting, Processing, Products and Quality Assessment of Cinnamon K.R. Dayananda, U.M. Senanayake and R.O.B. Wijesekera Chinese Cassia Nguyen Kim Dao Indonesian Cassia (Indonesian Cinnamon) M. Hasanah, Y. Nuryani, A. Djisbar, E. Mulyono, E. Wikardi and A. Asman Indian Cassia Akhil Baruah and Subhash C. Nath Camphor Tree Cinnamomum camphora K. Nirmal Babu, P.N. Ravindran and M. Shylaja Pests and Diseases of Cinnamon and Cassia M. Anandaraj and S. Devasahayam Pharmacology and Toxicology of Cinnamon and Cassia K.K. Vijayan and R.V. Ajithan Thampuran Economics and Marketing of Cinnamon and Cassia-A Global View M.S. Madan and S. Kannan End Uses of Cinnamon B. Krishnamoorthy and J. Rema Cinnamon and Cassia, the Future Vision U.M. Senanayake and R.O.B. Wijesekera Other Useful Species of Cinnamomum M. Shylaja, P.N. Ravindran and K. Nirmal Babu

Details

  • ISBN041531755X
  • Title Cinnamon and Cassia: The Genus Cinnamomum
  • Author K. Nirmal-Babu
  • Short Title CINNAMON & CASSIA
  • Pages 384
  • Publisher CRC Press
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10 041531755X
  • ISBN-13 9780415317559
  • Media Book
  • Format Hardcover
  • DEWEY 633.83
  • Series Number 36
  • Illustrations Yes
  • Year 2003
  • Publication Date 2003-12-31
  • Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Subtitle The Genus Cinnamomum
  • Place of Publication London
  • Country of Publication United Kingdom
  • Edited by M. Shylaja
  • Series Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Industrial Profiles
  • Birth 1942
  • Dimensions184mm x 26mm x 263mm

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