Video: Clove is recognized as the healthiest spice
2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00
A popular condiment like clove is recognized as the healthiest spice. According to Spanish scientists from the University of Miguel Hernandez, it is in the clove that contains the largest amount of antioxidants.
When testing the antioxidant properties of the essential oils of clove, oregano, thyme, rosemary and sage, the former was found to have the highest levels of phenolic compounds. They provide the spice with an excellent ability to release hydrogen and reduce lipid peroxidation, that is, lipid degradation due to free radicals.
Clove is one of the spices used in Chinese and Indian folk medicine for warming. The classic use of this spice is to relieve toothache and disinfect the gums. Clove also has a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive system, protects against intestinal parasites and helps with colds and allergies. It is believed that cloves have antifungal properties, although scientific evidence does not support this.
Since antioxidants play a critical role in keeping food fresh, this discovery could have widespread applications in the food industry, the Telegraph notes. It is likely that cloves will be able to replace synthetic antioxidants, which are now actively used to extend the shelf life of foods.
It is also widely believed that antioxidants protect the human body from disease by preventing free radicals from damaging cells - harmful molecules that attack cells, so that cloves, in principle, can be called the most useful spice.
However, the researchers note that antioxidants are still chemical compounds. This means that they can potentially have side effects and severe toxicity.
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