Spices could help reduce CO2 emissions

Published: 9:29AM Friday July 23, 2010 Source: ONE News

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Scientists say spices could hold the key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

New research has found that coriander and turmeric, spices traditionally used to flavour Indian curries, could reduce the amount of methane produced by bacteria in a sheep's stomach by up to 40%.

Methane is a major contributor to global warming.
        
The Newcastle University scientists expect the results to be mirrored in other ruminants such as cows and goats.

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