Understanding and Optimising the Nutraceutical Properties of Fruit and Vegetables
Understanding and Optimising the Nutraceutical Properties of Fruit and Vegetables

Author: Victor R. Preedy

Publisher:

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781786768513

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As populations in many developed countries age and the burden of chronic disease increases, there is an increasing focus on preventative measures. This has resulted in a wealth of ongoing research on optimising the nutraceutical properties of key foods such as fruit and vegetables. Understanding and optimising the nutraceutical properties of fruit and vegetables reviews the key research on phytochemicals, their health benefits and their role in the prevention of serious diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. The collection explores the nutraceutical properties of phytochemical compounds in fruit and vegetables, such as antioxidants, flavonoids and glucosinolates and how these can be optimised to enhance human health through improved nutrition.

Antioxidants in Vegetables and Nuts - Properties and Health Benefits
Antioxidants in Vegetables and Nuts - Properties and Health Benefits

Author: Gulzar Ahmad Nayik

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-12-01

Total Pages: 569

ISBN-13: 9811574707

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This book covers the nutritional and nutraceutical profiles of a wide range of popularly consumed vegetables and nuts. The first half of the book focuses on popular vegetables, and describes how higher vegetable consumption reduces the risk of diseases ranging from diabetes to osteoporosis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases and cancer. The book also includes an interesting section on the antioxidant potential of mushrooms. In turn, the second half discusses the nutritional value of various nuts. Nuts are nutrient-dense foods with complex matrices rich in unsaturated fats, high-quality protein, fiber, minerals, tocopherols, phytosterols and phenolics. The respective chapters illustrate how the consumption of nuts could ward off chronic diseases like hypertension, cancer, inflammation, oxidative stress, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease etc. In order to effectively promote vegetable and nut consumption, it is necessary to know and understand the nutritional and nutraceutical profiles of vegetables & nuts. Given its scope, the book will be of interest to students, researchers, food scientists, olericulturists, dietitians and agricultural scientists alike. Those working in the vegetable and nut processing industries, horticultural departments and other agricultural departments will also find the comprehensive information relevant to their work.

Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods :
Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods :

Author: G. K. Jayaprakasha

Publisher: EOLSS Publications

Published: 2015-12-30

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 178021037X

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Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods is a component of Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The present series on “Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods” focuses on the health-promoting properties of fruits and their active components involved in the prevention of chronic diseases. A world-class group of academic researchers and scientists wrote these chapters to provide state-of-the-art reviews. The nine chapters in this book provide an integrated picture of the health beneficial properties of functional foods. Chapters 1-3 address the health benefits of commonly consumed beverages such as tea, coffee, and fruit juices. Chapters 4-8 deal with the nutraceutical properties of major and highly consumed fruits, including pomegranates, citrus, grapes, kiwifruits, annona, and berries. In addition, these chapters discuss consumer interest in naturally colored foods with regard to absorption, metabolism, and antioxidant capacity, followed by the causes of inflammatory diseases and diabetes, as well as various biological activities that can overcome these health concerns. Chapter 9 presents the heart health benefits of plant sterols, these compounds found naturally in whole grains, nuts, oil seeds and legumes as well as fruits, and are structurally similar to cholesterol and can reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels in humans. Thus, this series comprehensively describes the basic information that will be useful for scientists, researchers, teachers, and consumers. This volume is aimed at the following major target audiences: University and College Students, Educators, Professional Practitioners, and Research Personnel.

Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance
Phytochemicals of Nutraceutical Importance

Author: Dhan Prakash

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2014-02-28

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1780643632

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Nutraceuticals are bioactive phytochemicals that protect or promote health and occur at the intersection of food and pharmaceutical industries. This book will cover a wider spectrum of human health and diseases including the role of phytonutrients in the prevention and treatment. The Book includes chapters dealing with biological and clinical effect, molecular level approach, quality assurance, bioavailability and metabolism of a number phytochemicals and their role to combat different diseases.

Pulse Foods
Pulse Foods

Author: Brijesh K. Tiwari

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2020-11-18

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 0128181850

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Pulse Foods: Processing, Quality and Nutraceutical Applications, Second Edition, provides up-to-date information on emerging technologies for the processing of whole pulses, techniques for fractionating pulses into ingredients, their functional and nutritional properties, as well as their potential applications, so that the food industry can incorporate pulses into new food products. Since the first edition, significant developments have occurred in various aspects of pulse, pulse chemistry, processing and applications. This second edition provides thorough and authoritative coverage of pulse quality, technology and nutraceutical applications. Pulse Foods: Processing, Quality and Nutraceutical Applications, Second Edition, will continue to be an important resource for academics, students, researchers and industry professionals in providing essential details on various aspects of pulse foods. - Fully revised and updated with new chapters on nutritional and health properties, storage and pre-processing, extraction technologies and sustainability topics - Addresses processing challenges relevant to legume and pulse grain processors - Delivers insights into the current state-of-art and emerging processing technologies - In depth coverage of developments in nutraceutical applications of pulse protein and carbohydrate based foods

Nutraceutical and Functional Food Components
Nutraceutical and Functional Food Components

Author: Charis M. Galanakis

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-10-24

Total Pages: 633

ISBN-13: 0323850537

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Nutraceutical and Functional Food Components: Effects of Innovative Processing Techniques, Second Edition highlights the impact of recent food industry advances on the nutritional value, functional properties, applications, bioavailability, and bioaccessibility of food components. This second edition also assesses shelf-life, sensory characteristics, and the profile of food products. Covering the most important groups of food components, including lipids, proteins, peptides and amino acids, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, polyphenols, carotenoids, vitamins, aromatic compounds, minerals, glucosinolates, enzymes, this book addresses processing methods for each. Food scientists, technologists, researchers, nutritionists, engineers and chemists, agricultural scientists, other professionals working in the food industry, as well as students studying related fields, will benefit from this updated reference. - Focuses on nutritional value, functional properties, applications, bioavailability and bioaccessibility of food components - Covers food components by describing the effects of thermal and non-thermal technologies - Addresses shelf-life, sensory characteristics and health claims

Fruit and Vegetable Waste Utilization and Sustainability
Fruit and Vegetable Waste Utilization and Sustainability

Author: Sachin A. Mandavgane

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2023-03-20

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 0323972500

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Fruit and Vegetable Waste Utilization and Sustainability presents strategies to address the fruit and vegetable waste generated from agriculture and industrial processing. Beginning with the introduction of waste management, this book is divided into three sections. Section one addresses the valorization of fruit and vegetable waste for high-value products. Section two focuses on the techno-economic and environmental impact assessment of fruit and vegetable waste biorefinery through real-life examples of the life cycle assessment. Section three presents integrated biorefineries, policies, and case studies. This book is a valuable resource for food scientists, nutrition researchers, food industry professionals, academicians, and students in related fields. - Lists extensive definitions, case studies, and applications - Includes information on the integration of processes and technologies for biorefinery conceptualization - Addresses both agricultural and industrial fruit and vegetable waste

Current Advances for Development of Functional Foods Modulating Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
Current Advances for Development of Functional Foods Modulating Inflammation and Oxidative Stress

Author: Blanca Hernandez-Ledesma

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-12-03

Total Pages: 676

ISBN-13: 012822584X

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Current Advances for Development of Functional Foods Modulating Inflammation and Oxidative Stress presents the nutritional and technological aspects related to the development of functional foods with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Specifically, analytical approaches for the characterization of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of healthy foods and functional constituents, as well as technological strategies for the extraction of compounds and fractions from raw materials to produce anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients are addressed. In addition, the molecular mechanisms by which foods and their components can modulate inflammation and their oxidative stress effects on disease prevention are explored. Finally, clinical research addressing nutritional needs in pathological subjects with inflammatory diseases are considered. - Covers methods of analysis and extraction of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds - Offers an overview of the main anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds in foods - Provides a guide on the mechanisms of action and health benefits of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant dietary bioactives

Food Processing: Strategies for Quality Assessment
Food Processing: Strategies for Quality Assessment

Author: Abdul Malik

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-11-05

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13: 1493913786

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The aim of the food processing is to ensure microbiological and chemical safety of foods, adequate nutrient content and bioavailability and acceptability to the consumer with regard to sensory properties and ease of preparation. Processing may have either beneficial or harmful effects on these properties, so each of these factors must be taken into account in the design and preparation of foods. This book offers a unique dealing with the subject and provides not only an update of state-of-the art techniques in many critical areas of food processing and quality assessment, but also the development of value added products from food waste, safety and nanotechnology in the food and agriculture industry and looks into the future by defining current obstacles and future research goals. This book is not intended to serve as an encyclopedic review of the subject. However, the various chapters incorporate both theoretical and practical aspects and may serve as baseline information for future research through which significant development is possible.