Water Chestnut: A good Source of Starch: Water Chestnut starch and its application in yogurt as a stabilizer - Couverture souple

Malik, Ahmed Haseeb; Sameen, Aysha; Sohaib, Muhammad

 
9783848422890: Water Chestnut: A good Source of Starch: Water Chestnut starch and its application in yogurt as a stabilizer
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ISBN 10 : 3848422891 ISBN 13 : 9783848422890
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Water chestnut plant is free-floating which is grown in ponds, marshy lands or shallow water fields in tropical and sub-tropical countries. Water chestnuts are known to possess a remarkable nutritional composition, which makes them an excellent food source that can be a dietary staple. For this reason, they are set apart from all the other nuts. The best part is that they are free of any cholesterol and are almost fat-free. They are also gluten-free. They have a white and crispy flesh and small, rounded corms that can also be eaten raw. Water chestnuts are a popular ingredient in the Chinese cuisine. Water chestnuts are just the perfect food for those who want to lead a healthy life. They are almost fatless and are therefore, a healthy food option. Half a cup of water chestnuts contains only 0.1 g fat. Water chestnuts are an excellent source of potassium, which is a very important mineral for human health. Half a cup of water chestnuts contains 350 to 360 mg of potassium. Water chestnuts are also known to contain detoxifying properties and are considered to be good for people suffering from jaundice.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Water chestnut plant is free-floating which is grown in ponds, marshy lands or shallow water fields in tropical and sub-tropical countries. Water chestnuts are known to possess a remarkable nutritional composition, which makes them an excellent food source that can be a dietary staple. For this reason, they are set apart from all the other nuts. The best part is that they are free of any cholesterol and are almost fat-free. They are also gluten-free. They have a white and crispy flesh and small, rounded corms that can also be eaten raw. Water chestnuts are a popular ingredient in the Chinese cuisine. Water chestnuts are just the perfect food for those who want to lead a healthy life. They are almost fatless and are therefore, a healthy food option. Half a cup of water chestnuts contains only 0.1 g fat. Water chestnuts are an excellent source of potassium, which is a very important mineral for human health. Half a cup of water chestnuts contains 350 to 360 mg of potassium. Water chestnuts are also known to contain detoxifying properties and are considered to be good for people suffering from jaundice.

Biographie de l'auteur

Ahmed Haseeb Malik. M.Sc(Hons)Food Technology,National Institute of Food Science and Technology(NIFSAT,University of Agriculture,Faisalabad,Pakistan.Dr Aysha Sameen. Assistant Professor,NIFSAT,University of Agriculture,Faisalabad,Pakistan.Muhammad Sohaib.Ph.D Scholar,NIFSAT,University of Agriculture,Faisalabad,Pakistan

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3848422891
ISBN 13 
9783848422890
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
92
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