Functional Food Products and Sustainable Health 2020 Edition Contributor(s): Ahmad, Saghir (Editor), Al-Shabib, Nasser Abdulatif (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9811547157 ISBN-13: 9789811547157 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Allied Health Services - Medical Technology - Technology & Engineering | Food Science - Chemistry & Biotechnology - Medical | Nutrition |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.24 lbs) 263 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: There is a growing global awareness of the link between good diet and health. This fascinating book reviews various functional foods or nutraceuticals and the bio-active compounds they contain in order to identify the role of bioactive compounds such as nisin, micronutrients, and hydrocolloids in the diet in overall human health. It also provides up-to-date information on functional elements like antioxidants, dietary fibres, pre & probiotics, vitamins and mineral-enriched foods in the human diet. Consisting of fifteen chapters, the book offers a systematic review of the key factors in the preparation of functional foods from selected sources, and also describes the processing, preservation and packaging of a range of functional food products. This book is a valuable resource for students and researchers working in the field of food science, food technology, and nutrition, as well as for industry experts. |