Composition of volatiles obtained from spices by microdistillation

Abstract

Organic volatiles obtained by microdistillation from five common spices (Coriandrum sativum L., Foeniculum vulgare Miller, Piper nigrum L., Anethum graveolens L., Pimpinella anisum L.) using an Eppendorf Micro-Distiller were analyzed by GC/MS. The results are presented in a comparative manner with conventional water distillation.