Herbs
and spices have been used for centuries to add aroma
and flavour to food.
14.2 Effects of herbs
and spices
Enhancing
the flavour of food
~
makes it taste better
~
may stimulate certain responses in the body.
One
study in older adults found that enhancing the flavour
of foods was associated with favourable changes in immune
function compared with a group of adults eating the
same food but without the flavour being enhanced.