Asian Functional Foods - Couverture rigide

Shi, John; Ho, Chi-Tang; Shahidi, Fereidoon

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0824758552 ISBN 13 : 9780824758554

Editeur : CRC Press Inc, 2005

Synopsis

The consumption of functional foods has emerged as a major consumer-driven trend, based on the needs of an ever-growing health conscious population that wants to exercise greater control over its health. Focusing on an important sector of this rapidly growing field, Asian Functional Foods discusses the theoretical and practical aspects of functional foods found in the traditional Asian diet, from fundamental concepts of biochemistry, nutrition, and physiology to food science and technology.

The book covers a wide range of topics, beginning with an introduction to the source, history, functionality, and chemical, physical, and physiological properties of traditional Asian functional foods, followed by the health benefits, mechanisms of antioxidant action, anticancer and antiaging properties, supported by clinical and epidemiological evidence. The chapter authors discuss processing technology and process systems, equipment, material preparation, food preparation, and quality control during processing. They explore stability, shelf life, and storage criteria for traditional functional food products, industrial production, home-made products, consumer and marketing issues, and social and economical impact.

As Asian functional foods continue to gain popularity worldwide, a solid understanding of these functional foods will help food scientists take advantage of them to better maintain and promote health. Examining the scientific and social issues impacting their development, this book provides that understanding.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

John Shi, Chi-Tang Ho, Fereidoon Shahidi

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CRC Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0824758552
• ISBN 13: 9780824758554
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 647
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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