Harnessing the health perks of underrated spices in bakery products- A review

The trend for eating foods which confer health benefits is increasing day by day. Spices are widely used in the world for adding flavor or aroma to different food products. Besides adding unique flavor and aroma to products several spices have been documented to possess functional and therapeutic abilities. Regular eating of these spices reduces the incidence of many diseases. Bakery products are consumed throughout the world and constitute one of the biggest food industries. Some spices that are not a part of our daily diet, have been incorporated into bakery products to enhance the nutritive and functional potential of the products as consumer demand is higher for more nutritious and health beneficial foods. The population is rising and the incidence of diseases is also increasing, so it has become necessary to add components like these spices for health benefits and to prevent the occurrence of many diseases. This review summarizes the functional and therapeutic potential of some underrated spices including rosemary, thyme, fenugreek, clove, cinnamon, oregano, and their incorporation to formulate the valuable bakery products.