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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Herbs for Food Borne Pathogens

Many food borne pathogens are contaminating our food supply. Even though most of us try to eat healthy, organic foods, these pathogens can come from many sources. Spices and herbs have been used since the beginning of time to keep us safe from these pathogens. Most traditional spice blends used today are known for their country of origin: Five-Spice, Mexican Salsa spice, Indian Curry Blend, Chili Powder. Here are some powerful blends of herbs and spices that you can create to keep you and your family safe.

Chili Powder
capsicums, onion, paprika, garlic, cumin, oregano

Five-spice Powder
white or black pepper, cinnamon, anise, fennel, cloves

Salsa
capsicums, onion, garlic, tomatoes, lime

Curry Powder
tumeric, curry leaves, cumin, cardamom, ginger, mustard, coriander


Effectiveness of Antibacterial Spices:
100% effective: garlic, onion, allspice, oregano

75-90%  thyme, cinnamon, tarragon, cumin, cloves, lemongrass, bay leaf, capsicums, rosemary, marjoram, mustard

50-75%  caraway, mint, sage, fennel, coriander, dill, nutmeg, basil, parsley

25-48%  cardamom, pepper, ginger, anise seed, celery seed, lemon or lime juice

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