Wednesday, 7 July 2010

Windaloo - Spices 'may reduce gas emissions'

Curry spices could hold the key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, scientists have claimed.

Research has found that coriander and turmeric - spices traditionally used to flavour curries - can reduce the amount of methane produced by sheep by up to 40%.

Working a bit like an antibiotic, the spices were found to kill the methane-producing "bad" bacteria in the animal's gut while allowing the "good" bacteria to flourish.

Source: The Press Association


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