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Spices exhibit numerous health benefits in preventing and treating a wide variety of diseases such as cancer, aging, metabolic, neurological, cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases. The abundance of phytochemicals in spices is responsible for their preservative nature in foods. They are rich sources of antioxidants and therefore have been used as emulsion, extract, ground or whole spices in foods. Condiments are also seen as a spice, sauce mixture that is mainly added to different food dishes to contribute a specific flavour, improve its flavour or to supplement the dish.This study was conducted in four local government areas out of the twenty-three local government areas in Rivers State, Nigeria. In each local government, three markets were surveyed, making a total of twelve markets. The demographic results of the respondents show an interesting contrast between the southern and northern parts of Nigeria.Spices and condiments are one of the most significant category of plant species in Rivers State markets.
