Bioprocesses and Biotechnology for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Fereidoon Shahidi · Jean-Richard Neeser · J. Bruce German

март 2004 г. · CRC Press

Об электронной книге

This reference compiles a broad spectrum of perspectives from specialists in academic, governmental, and industrial research settings to demonstrate the influence of biochemistry and biotechnological applications on functional food developments. Focusing on topics not covered in depth in other texts on the subject, the book analyzes the nutritional and physiological benefits of functional foods, the effect and development of active ingredients in functional foods, and consumer and regulatory issues that will influence biotechnological advancements in the food industry. It also Illustrates the expanding role of functional foods and nutraceuticals in the promotion of human health.

Об авторе

Shahidi, Fereidoon Memorial University of Newfoundland, St Johns, Canada; Neeser, Jean-Richard Nestle HQ, Vevy Switzerland; German, J. Bruce University of California, Davis, USA.