Effects Of Food Processing On Bioactive Compounds

(Size: 22.5x14.5cms.), figs., tabls., ind., Bioactive compounds are extranutritional constituents that typically occur in small quantities in foods. Many thousands of these bioactive compounds have been identified in commonly eaten foods and there has been a lot of research interest into their putative health benefits. This book examines the effects of food processing on bioactive compounds by covering a wide range of products and examining the response to many different processing operations in regard to positive or negative effects on health. The book is intended for scientists, nutritionists and health practitioners. ISBN:9788189729128 vii+260 Yr. of Pub.2010 Hard Bound