Research Article

Anatomic, morphological and organoleptic investigatıons on some spices that assist weight loss

Volume: 18 Number: 2 August 15, 2025
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Anatomic, morphological and organoleptic investigatıons on some spices that assist weight loss

Abstract

Abstract Spices have been used throughout history for different purposes. Studies have shown that black cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper, black pepper, coriander, turmeric, rosemary, cardamom and cumin help in weight loss. As a result of the consumption of these spices, it has been observed that they prevent obesity and obesity by reducing the body mass index. In this study, anatomical, morphological and organoleptic properties of these 10 different spices purchased from 5 herbalists were examined. Among the organoleptic properties, taste, smell and color were used as determinants. The morphological characteristics of the spices and the impurities in the spices were determined and photographed using a stereo microscope. Sartur and Chloralhydrate reagents were used to examine anatomical features and anatomical studies were photographed with the help of light microscope. Anatomical, morphological and organoleptic characteristics of black cumin, cinnamon, ginger, red pepper, black pepper, coriander, turmeric, rosemary, cardamom and cumin were compared with scientific descriptions. As a result of the study, the anatomical characteristics conform to scientific definitions, but the organoleptic and morphological characteristics of the spices vary and some of them do not conform to the definitions. In addition, a large amount of foreign matter was found in the spices. For this reason, it is thought that the spices were not stored properly and inspections were incomplete in the places where the samples were purchased. Some of the spices examined do not carry the appropriate qualifications due to the foreign substances in their content, which may create results that may endanger public health. As a result, the reliability of spices obtained from unreliable areas with incomplete control mechanisms is a matter of debate and our study sheds light on this. Keywords: anatomical, spice, morphological, organoleptic, slimming

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Pharmaceutical Botany

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 21, 2025

Publication Date

August 15, 2025

Submission Date

August 2, 2024

Acceptance Date

January 6, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 18 Number: 2

APA
Usul, M., & Kızılarslan Hançer, Ç. (2025). Anatomic, morphological and organoleptic investigatıons on some spices that assist weight loss. Biological Diversity and Conservation, 18(2), 206-223. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1527285
AMA
1.Usul M, Kızılarslan Hançer Ç. Anatomic, morphological and organoleptic investigatıons on some spices that assist weight loss. BioDiCon. 2025;18(2):206-223. doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1527285
Chicago
Usul, Melisa, and Çağla Kızılarslan Hançer. 2025. “Anatomic, Morphological and Organoleptic Investigatıons on Some Spices That Assist Weight Loss”. Biological Diversity and Conservation 18 (2): 206-23. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1527285.
EndNote
Usul M, Kızılarslan Hançer Ç (August 1, 2025) Anatomic, morphological and organoleptic investigatıons on some spices that assist weight loss. Biological Diversity and Conservation 18 2 206–223.
IEEE
[1]M. Usul and Ç. Kızılarslan Hançer, “Anatomic, morphological and organoleptic investigatıons on some spices that assist weight loss”, BioDiCon, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 206–223, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.46309/biodicon.2025.1527285.
ISNAD
Usul, Melisa - Kızılarslan Hançer, Çağla. “Anatomic, Morphological and Organoleptic Investigatıons on Some Spices That Assist Weight Loss”. Biological Diversity and Conservation 18/2 (August 1, 2025): 206-223. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1527285.
JAMA
1.Usul M, Kızılarslan Hançer Ç. Anatomic, morphological and organoleptic investigatıons on some spices that assist weight loss. BioDiCon. 2025;18:206–223.
MLA
Usul, Melisa, and Çağla Kızılarslan Hançer. “Anatomic, Morphological and Organoleptic Investigatıons on Some Spices That Assist Weight Loss”. Biological Diversity and Conservation, vol. 18, no. 2, Aug. 2025, pp. 206-23, doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1527285.
Vancouver
1.Melisa Usul, Çağla Kızılarslan Hançer. Anatomic, morphological and organoleptic investigatıons on some spices that assist weight loss. BioDiCon. 2025 Aug. 1;18(2):206-23. doi:10.46309/biodicon.2025.1527285

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