Pays particular attention to description, production, main uses, health, quality, and regulatory issues associated with each herb and spice.Provides general information about the spices tradeIncludes quality specifications from the American Spice Trade Association and the European Spice Association Covering thirty major herbs and spices, Handbook of Herbs and Spices is a comprehensive handbook for food processors. The first section of the book provides general information about the spices trade and also discusses quality and safety issues regarding herbs and spices in food processing. The second part addresses individual herbs and spices and pays particular attention to description, production, main uses, health, quality, and regulatory issues associated with each herb and spice.