Used to cure constipation, acts as galactogogue, uterine and nerve stimulant. . Aniseed Sombu Seed of ajwain family Helps in relieving flatulence, induce perspiration, used in asthma medicine. .
Mustard Kadugu Seeds of mustard plant Anti inflammatory cures skin disease, thermogenic. . Pepper Milagu Dried fruit Used to cure fever, asthma, cough, arthritis helps in digestion and flatulence. .
Poppy seeds Kasakasa Seed Acts as skin moisturizer, used in internal haemorrhages, diarrhoea and dysentery. - - Spices, food additives and food adulteration . Star anise Annasi mogu Seed Used as Anti-influenza drug, deodorant, helps in digestion. .
Turmeric Manjal Stem Anti septic, appetizer cures skin diseases, asthma, cough, bronchitis, inflammations, ulcers, intestinal worms and skin discolouration. . Tamarind Puli Fruit pulp from tamarind tree Used as flavouring and souring agent. Used as laxative, helps in gastropathy.
. Saffron Kunguma poo Stigma the plant Used as colouring agent. acts as stimulant, helps in curring bronchitis, fever, epilepsy, skin diseases. .
Ajwain Omum Fruit Helps in digestion and has anti flatulence properties. . Nutmeg Jathikai Seed Used as flavouring agent. has anti-bacterial, antiseptic and anti microbial properties.
. Mace Jathi pathri Dried aril of nutmeg( outer covering of nutmeg) Used as flavouring agent. Has anti microbial property. .
Dill Sadakuppi Seeds and leaves are used Used as flavouring and curing agent. Has anti pyretic property. - - Spices, food additives and food adulteration . .
Need for food additives It provides protection against food spoilage during storage, transportation, distribution and processing. Ø It is included in the preparation of convenience foods like jams and jellies. To fortify or enrich the foods. Ø It is used to add colour, flavour, firmness and retards or hastens chemical reaction in food.
To maintain nutritional quality of food. Used as a preservative and colouring agent. . .
Classification of food additives The food additives can be classified as following: Preservatives Colouring agents Anti oxidants Artificial sweeteners . Fennel Sombu Bulb, foliage and seeds of anise were used Used as flavouring agent. Similar to anise. Prevents cardiac problems.
. Vanilla Vanilla beans