Effectiveness of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) or bay leaf (Laurus nobilis L.) powder in improving the quality of Labneh.

Background: Herbs and spices are natural ingredients that have been widely used not just as food flavouring but also for their health attributes. The antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer components present in them enhance the health and medical status of human beings. The present study aims to produce Labneh fortified with cardamom and bay leaf powder to enhance the quality and shelf life.