CONTENTS

Introduction,[5, 6]

CHAPTER I.

Early History of Spices,[7-9]

CHAPTER II.

Adulteration of Spices[10-14]

CHAPTER III.

How to Detect Adulterations in Spices—their Formation and Analysis,[15-34]
Potato Starch,[21]
Maranta Starch,[22]
Circuma,[22]
Leguminous Starches,[23]
Nutmeg Starch,[23]
Capsicum Starch,[23]
Pepper Starch,[23]
Cinnamon Starch,[24]
Buckwheat Starch,[24]
Maize or Corn Starch,[24]
Rice Starch,[24]
Wheat Starch,[24]
Barley Starch,[25]
Rye Starch,[25]
Oat Starch,[25]
Reagents and Apparatus,[30]
The Determination,[32]

CHAPTER IV.

Black Pepper,[35-58]

CHAPTER V.

White Pepper,[59-61]

CHAPTER VI.

Long Pepper,[62-65]

CHAPTER VII.

Capsicum, or Cayenne,[66-74]

CHAPTER VIII.

Pimento, or Allspice,[75-80]

CHAPTER IX.

Cinnamon and Cassia,[81-107]
Chemical Composition of Cassia and Cinnamon,[107]

CHAPTER X.

Cloves,[108-121]

CHAPTER XI.

Ginger,[122-135]

CHAPTER XII.

Nutmegs,[136-151]

CHAPTER XIII.

Mace,[152-156]
The Chemical Composition of Mace[155]

CHAPTER XIV.

Mustard,[157-168]
Wet Mustard or French Mustard[161]

CHAPTER XV.

Herbs,[169-179]
Sage,[169]
Marjoram,[171]
Parsley,[172]
Savory,[173]
Thyme,[174]
Seed,[176]
Caraway,[176]
Coriander,[177]
Cardamom,[178]