PARSLEY Chemische Eigenschaften,Einsatz,Produktion Methoden
Chemische Eigenschaften
Parsley is an annual or biennial herb that grows wild or is cultivated throughout the Mediterranean regions, Hungary,
Germany, France, Holland and the United States. The plant has spindle-shaped roots; ternately pinnate, decompound leaves with
toothed, ovate leaflets; yellowish-green flowers in umbellate clusters; ovoid fruits; and carpels marked with five prominent ribs. The
parts used are the leaves, flowering tops, ripe seeds and roots. Parsley has a warm, herbaceous, fresh odor and a warm, spicy aromatic,
bitter taste.
Occurrence
Parsley is found throughout the world.
Verwenden
Parsley is a spice made from the dried leaves of petroselinum hortense,
of bright green color. it has a high content of vitamins a and c and
also contains iron, iodine, copper, and manganese. it is used for
garnishing and seasoning, with application in sauces, salads, and
soups.
Essential oil composition
Parsely oil comprises approximately 0.1, 0.3 and 2 to 7% of the root, leaf and fruit, respectively. The essential oils of
leaves and root show approximately the same composition. Myristicin is the main component and terpenes are found in significant
amounts. In contrast, the essential oil from the fruits (3 to 6%) is either dominated by myristicin (60 to 80%; mostly var. tuberosum)
or apiol (70%; mostly var. foliosum). Another chemical reported present is allyl tetramethoxy benzene (55 to 75%).
PARSLEY Upstream-Materialien And Downstream Produkte
Upstream-Materialien
Downstream Produkte
