The most valuable spice, derived from an evergreen tree that can reach 15 m in height, is known as the clove tree ( Syzygium aromaticum Shan et al., 2005 ). Historically, cloves were mainly cultivated in Indonesia, but are now cultivated in other parts of the world, including Brazil. It has a higher percentage of antioxidant and antimicrobial activity compared to several other fruits, vegetables, and spices, and should deserve special attention ( Fig. 1 Cort�©s-Rojas et al., 2014 ). Cloves have been used worldwide for centuries to preserve food and make medicines. The buds are produced by the tree, which are used whole, or ground as a spice. The main phenolic components of cloves are eugenol , terpenoids , tannins , and gallic acid , which have great potential for pharmaceutical, food, and agricultural applications ( ). Dengue fever, a serious health problem common in Brazil and other tropical countries, is combated by cloves, due to their larvicidal activity ( ). Organic acids, diterpenes, flavonoids, and volatile acids are the main phenolic compounds in spices and herbs. Among spices, cloves are one of the richest sources of natural antioxidants.
Nutmeg ( Melissa fragrans ) has historically been used in desserts. Nutmeg seeds have been widely used, especially in the culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic sectors. Nutmeg is used as a flavoring agent in a variety of baked goods, confectionery, meats, sausages, puddings, vegetables, and beverages. Nutmeg is used as a component of curry powder, tea, and soft drinks, and is added to milk and alcohol.
There are two types of pepper, black pepper and white pepper.
Although the two types of pepper have very striking differences in appearance, black
pepper and white pepper come from the same plant, the scientific name is Piper
nigrum, or people called, black pepper. In their country of origin, namely tropical
countries such as Indonesia and countries in Southeast Asia, they are cultivated for
their fruit, and are better known as pepper. The fruit is then dried before processing,
into granules, or powder. Pepper is one of the most valuable spices from various traded
spices. This is because pepper plays a role in the culinary world as well as in the world
of herbal medicine.
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