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Bioactive Molecules in Food

Author : Jean-Michel Mérillon
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783319780290
Total Pages : 2370 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Book Synopsis Bioactive Molecules in Food by : Jean-Michel Mérillon

Download or read book Bioactive Molecules in Food written by Jean-Michel Mérillon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 2370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference work provides comprehensive information about the bioactive molecules presented in our daily food and their effect on the physical and mental state of our body. Although the concept of functional food is new, the consumption of selected food to attain a specific effect existed already in ancient civilizations, namely of China and India. Consumers are now more attentive to food quality, safety and health benefits, and the food industry is led to develop processed- and packaged-food, particularly in terms of calories, quality, nutritional value and bioactive molecules. This book covers the entire range of bioactive molecules presented in daily food, such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, isoflavonoids, carotenoids, vitamin C, polyphenols, bioactive molecules presented in wine, beer and cider. Concepts like French paradox, Mediterranean diet, healthy diet of eating fruits and vegetables, vegan and vegetarian diet, functional foods are described with suitable case studies. Readers will also discover a very timely compilation of methods for bioactive molecules analysis. Written by highly renowned scientists of the field, this reference work appeals to a wide readership, from graduate students, scholars, researchers in the field of botany, agriculture, pharmacy, biotechnology and food industry to those involved in manufacturing, processing and marketing of value-added food products.

Bioactive Food Components Activity in Mechanistic Approach

Author : Cinthia Bau Betim Cazarin
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128235691
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Book Synopsis Bioactive Food Components Activity in Mechanistic Approach by : Cinthia Bau Betim Cazarin

Download or read book Bioactive Food Components Activity in Mechanistic Approach written by Cinthia Bau Betim Cazarin and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-11-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bioactive Food Components Activity in Mechanistic Approach presents the role of functional foods and bioactive compounds in inflammation. This book focuses on bioactive compounds, including phenolics, prebiotics, carotenoids, tocopherols, bioactive peptides, probiotics, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, and describes their actions in several diseases, mainly obesity and co-morbidities, inflammatory bowel disease, cognitive decline and cancer, and aging. Intended for food, nutrition, and nutraceutical researchers, as well as those studying related fields, the book offers a mechanistic approach that is currently lacking in the market. Explores the mechanistic approach of functional foods in health and disease Contains definitions, case studies, applications, literature reviews, recent developments and text boxes Provides coverage of phenolic compounds, prebiotics and probiotics, carotenoids, tocopherols, bioactive peptides, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, and sulfur compounds

Bioactive Compounds in Nutraceutical and Functional Food for Good Human Health

Author : Kavita Sharma
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1838808876
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (388 download)

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Book Synopsis Bioactive Compounds in Nutraceutical and Functional Food for Good Human Health by : Kavita Sharma

Download or read book Bioactive Compounds in Nutraceutical and Functional Food for Good Human Health written by Kavita Sharma and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-04-07 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bioactive compounds are abundant in nature, particularly in plants, which have the capacity to synthesize phenolics, flavonoids, caffeine, carotenoids, and much more. Different bioactive compounds can change or alter the life process due to their different biological activities. This book examines bioactive compounds and their sources, structures, and potential uses in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, medicine, cosmetics, and food processing.

Biotechnological Production of Bioactive Compounds

Author : Madan L. Verma
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0444643249
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (446 download)

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Book Synopsis Biotechnological Production of Bioactive Compounds by : Madan L. Verma

Download or read book Biotechnological Production of Bioactive Compounds written by Madan L. Verma and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-07-20 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biotechnological Production of Bioactive Compounds provides insights on the most recent innovations, trends, concerns, solutions and practical challenges encountered in the fields of enzyme technology and nanobiotechnology for the production of bioactive materials with extra health benefits. As nanobiotechnology has improved the bioactive extraction process significantly, many bioactives, including bioflavonoids, omega-3 fatty acids, biopigments and low calorie sugar substitutes are a pivotal part of the food industry. The book highlights the production of extra health benefits “bioactives’’ from plants and microbes and explains how the extraction efficiency of bioactives molecules improves significantly with the recent advances in nanobiotechnology. Researchers in the fields of biochemical engineering, biotechnology, bioremediation, environmental sustainability and those in pharma industries will find the information in this book very helpful and illuminating. Outlines technological advances in bioactives extraction Covers bioflavonoids, biopigments, omega-3-fatty acids and low sugar substitutes Explains the mechanisms of Green cargo (biogenic nanoparticles) for the delivery of bioactive molecules

Bioactive Compounds from Marine Foods

Author : Blanca Hernández-Ledesma
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118412877
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (184 download)

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Book Synopsis Bioactive Compounds from Marine Foods by : Blanca Hernández-Ledesma

Download or read book Bioactive Compounds from Marine Foods written by Blanca Hernández-Ledesma and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the IFT Press series, this book reviews the myriadpublished information on bioactive components derived from marinefoods, enabling researchers and product developers to selectappropriate functional ingredients for new products. Chapters cover foods and food ingredients from both animal andplant marine sources, focusing on those which demonstratebiological properties and whose constituent compounds have beenisolated and identified as potentially active. This book furtheraddresses the biological activities of PUFAs (Polyunsaturated fattyacids), oils, phospholipids, proteins and peptides, fibres,carbohydrates, chitosans, vitamins and minerals, fucoxantin,polyphenols, phytosterols, taurine, amongst others. Thesecomponents, found in a variety of marine-derived foods, have beendemonstrated to have preventative properties with regard tohypertension, oxidative stress, inflammation, cardiovasculardiseases, cancer and other human diseases. Extraction methods and analysis techniques are also addressed.Intended for food scientists, food technologists and food engineersin academia, industry and government, this book reviews thesubstantial quantity of current research in this fast-moving andcommercially valuable sector of food and nutrition science.

Plant Bioactive Molecules

Author : Massimo Maffei
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1527526372
Total Pages : 445 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (275 download)

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Book Synopsis Plant Bioactive Molecules by : Massimo Maffei

Download or read book Plant Bioactive Molecules written by Massimo Maffei and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-18 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plants have always been a source of nourishment and healing for living things. Their dual task of producing nutrients and medicines has played a key role in the evolution of herbivore and omnivore organisms. The so-called secondary metabolites are molecules with well-defined functional roles. These compounds are produced to defend plants from abiotic and biotic stresses. The complexity of the molecular structures produced by plants is only equal to their versatility and chemical diversity, while the harmonic intertwining of biosynthetic and metabolic pathways offers a perfect picture of the adaptive plasticity of plants to changing environmental conditions. This book is divided into three parts designed to provide the reader with a general overview, a biochemical and a biotechnological approach to plant bioactive molecules. The first part analyses the concepts of chemical diversity, sustainability and functional role of bioactive molecules, by exploring the sites of synthesis and accumulation, the plant defence strategies and the use of bioactive molecules as food supplements and as a source for natural products to fight diseases. The first part ends with the study of chemotaxonomy. The second part is dedicated to plant biochemistry, with the detailed description of the main biosynthetic pathways leading to the synthesis of phenols and flavonoids, terpenes, oxylipins and nitrogen-containing substances. The third and final part describes plant biotechnology and production of bioactive molecules with industrial processes, both in vivo and in vitro. Special attention is paid to cell and tissue cultures, roots and shoots cultures, technological aspects describing bioreactors, biofermenters and photobioreactors. The book concludes with a chapter describing the genetic engineering strategies for the production of plant bioactive molecules, facing with ethical problems, risks and benefits of using recombinant DNA in genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the use of molecular pharming, with a general discussion on food safety.

Biotechnology of Bioactive Compounds

Author : Vijai Kumar Gupta
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118733495
Total Pages : 742 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)

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Book Synopsis Biotechnology of Bioactive Compounds by : Vijai Kumar Gupta

Download or read book Biotechnology of Bioactive Compounds written by Vijai Kumar Gupta and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-04-20 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bioactive compounds play a central role in high-value product development in the chemical industry. Bioactive compounds have been identified from diverse sources and their therapeutic benefits, nutritional value and protective effects in human and animal healthcare have underpinned their application as pharmaceuticals and functional food ingredients. The orderly study of biologically active products and the exploration of potential biological activities of these secondary metabolites, including their clinical applications, standardization, quality control, mode of action and potential biomolecular interactions, has emerged as one of the most exciting developments in modern natural medicine. Biotechnology of Bioactive Compounds describes the current stage of knowledge on the production of bioactive compounds from microbial, algal and vegetable sources. In addition, the molecular approach for screening bioactive compounds is also discussed, as well as examples of applications of these compounds on human health. The first half of the book comprises information on diverse sources of bioactive compounds, ranging from microorganisms and algae to plants and dietary foods. The second half of the book reviews synthetic approaches, as well as selected bioactivities and biotechnological and biomedical potential. The bioactive compounds profiled include compounds such as C-phycocyanins, glycosides, phytosterols and natural steroids. An overview of the usage of bioactive compounds as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, anti-allergic compounds and in stem cell research is also presented, along with an overview of the medicinal applications of plant-derived compounds. Biotechnology of Bioactive Compounds will be an informative text for undergraduate and graduate students of bio-medicinal chemistry who are keen to explore the potential of bioactive natural products. It also provides useful information for scientists working in various research fields where natural products have a primary role.

Bioactive Compounds in Fermented Foods

Author : Amit Kumar Rai
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 042964857X
Total Pages : 511 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book Bioactive Compounds in Fermented Foods written by Amit Kumar Rai and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-11-29 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume reviews different types of bioactive components associated with food fermentation and their impact on human health. The diversity of microorganism responsible for the production of different types of fermented foods and beverages includes bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. Biotransformation of food constituent by microorganisms occurs during fermentation processes for the production of fermented food and in the gastrointestinal tract by gut microorganisms. This biotransformation results in production of specific bioactive compounds that are responsible for a wide range of health benefits. The bioactive compounds discussed in this book includes polyphenols, bioactive peptides, fibrinolytic enzymes, gama-amino butyric acids (GABA) exopolysaccharides, probiotic, prebiotic, symbiotic and antinutritional factors. These bioactive compounds are responsible for health benefits such as antioxidant, antihypertension, antimicrobial, cholesterol lowering, anticancer, obesity and antithrombotic properties. Advanced research in the field of food fermentation and their health benefits have resulted in commercialization of some of the fermented foods as functional foods. The traditional fermented foods consumed in different parts of the world and their health benefits are discussed in detail and the book concludes with recent advances in microbial transformation during gut fermentation and their impact on human health. There has been increasing interest among researchers on the proposed title in the last decade and the book brings updated information on research and advances in different types of health benefits exhibited by bioactive compounds in a wide range of fermented foods.

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

Author : Blanca Hernandez-Ledesma
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 012822584X
Total Pages : 676 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Book Synopsis Current Advances for Development of Functional Foods Modulating Inflammation and Oxidative Stress by : Blanca Hernandez-Ledesma

Download or read book Current Advances for Development of Functional Foods Modulating Inflammation and Oxidative Stress written by Blanca Hernandez-Ledesma and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Superfood and Functional Food

Author : Naofumi Shiomi
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535129414
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (351 download)

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Book Synopsis Superfood and Functional Food by : Naofumi Shiomi

Download or read book Superfood and Functional Food written by Naofumi Shiomi and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2017-02-22 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superfoods and functional foods are receiving increasing attention because of their important roles in health. This book focuses on the production of superfoods and functional foods and their role as medicine. In the early chapters, prominent researchers introduce the roles and production of microalgae and functional fruits through metabolic engineering, the use of food waste, and effective cooking procedures. In the latter chapters, other prominent researchers introduce the medical effects of polyphenols, glutamine, and unsaturated fatty acids, which are contained in superfoods and functional foods. They suggest the importance of superfoods and functional foods in the treatment and prevention of many diseases. It is also recommended for readers to take a look at a related book, Superfood and Functional Food: An Overview of Their Processing and Utilization.

Innovative Processing Technologies for Foods with Bioactive Compounds

Author : Jorge J. Moreno
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1498714854
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (987 download)

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Book Synopsis Innovative Processing Technologies for Foods with Bioactive Compounds by : Jorge J. Moreno

Download or read book Innovative Processing Technologies for Foods with Bioactive Compounds written by Jorge J. Moreno and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural foods, like fruits and vegetables, represent the simplest form of functional foods and provide excellent sources of functional compounds. Maximizing opportunities to make use of and incorporate these compounds requires special processing. Fortunately, technologies available to produce food with enhanced active compounds have advanced significantly over the last few years. This book covers the fundamentals as well as the innovations made during the last few years on the emerging technologies used in the development of food with bioactive compounds.

Bioactive Compounds from Multifarious Natural Foods for Human Health

Author : Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000410110
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Bioactive Compounds from Multifarious Natural Foods for Human Health by : Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria

Download or read book Bioactive Compounds from Multifarious Natural Foods for Human Health written by Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divided into two sections, the volume first examines health claims of food-based bioactive compounds, which are extra-nutritional constituents that typically occur in small quantities in foods. This section lays out the concepts of extraction of food-based bioactive molecules, along with both conventional and modernized extraction techniques. The book goes to present new research on health claims of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants, their importance, and health perspectives. Both sections cover the various pharmacological and therapeutic aspects of bioactive compounds, along with their methods of extraction, their phytochemistry, their pharmacological and biological activities, their medicinal properties, and their applications for disease management and prevention. This volume sheds new light on the potential of natural and plant-based foods for human health from different technological aspects, contributing to the ocean of knowledge on food science and technology.

Bioactive Compounds and Their Importance

Author : Gulcin Yildiz
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781685073978
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (739 download)

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Download or read book Bioactive Compounds and Their Importance written by Gulcin Yildiz and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2021-11-29 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bioactive compounds are found in the natural environment and in food, and can act in the body to promote good health. As such, research on these compounds is valuable for optimizing human well-being. This book includes eleven chapters that explore various aspects of bioactive compounds. Chapter One provides an overview of recent findings on the effects of different drying techniques on major bioactive compounds of fruits and vegetables. Chapter Two evaluates the effects of different drying temperatures and cutting types on the total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of red capia pepper during storage. Chapter Three gives an overview on the principal applications related to encapsulation of bioactive compounds from herbal extracts with special attention on the choice of encapsulation agent on the quality of final dry extract. Chapter Four focuses on the role of bioactive compounds present in agro-industrial byproducts, innovative feeds and biotechnologically processed derivatives on animal performance, the quality of the derived animal products, the livestock health status, and the associated environmental benefits. Chapter Five disseminates knowledge of traditional flora using discrete formulations treated for wound healing. Chapter Six highlights the biodiversity of plant sesquiterpenoids as well as their health effects, focusing mainly on modern health problems. Chapter Seven links the importance of phytochemicals in plants to bioactive compounds in the human diet. Chapter Eight describes the most relevant information on bioactive polysacchardies reported in tropical fruits and their relationship with potential beneficial health effects. Chapter Nine collects the significance of marine organisms in natural product research and the application of emerging drugs to this field. Chapter Ten examines the enrichment of eggs and meat with bioactive compounds. Finally, Chapter Eleven reviews the role of lycopene in improving health and highlights the most valuable natural sources of this molecule"--

Bioactive Components in Fermented Foods and Food By-Products

Author : Vito Verardo
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3039288512
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (392 download)

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Book Synopsis Bioactive Components in Fermented Foods and Food By-Products by : Vito Verardo

Download or read book Bioactive Components in Fermented Foods and Food By-Products written by Vito Verardo and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-05-22 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food fermentation is one of the most ancient processes of food production that has historically been used to extend food shelf life and to enhance its organoleptic properties. However, several studies have demonstrated that fermentation is also able to increase the nutritional value and/or digestibility of food. Firstly, microorganisms are able to produce huge amounts of secondary metabolites with excellent health benefits and preservative properties (i.e., antimicrobial activity). Secondarily, fermented foods contain living organisms that contribute to the modulation of the host physiological balance, which constitutes an opportunity to enrich the diet with new bioactive molecules. Indeed, some microorganisms can increase the levels of numerous bioactive compounds (e.g., vitamins, antioxidant compounds, peptides, etc.). Moreover, recent advances in fermentation have focused on food by-products; in fact, they are a source of potentially bioactive compounds that, after fermentation, could be used as ingredients for nutraceuticals and functional food formulations. Because of that, understanding the benefits of food fermentation is a growing field of research in nutrition and food science. This book aims to present the current knowledge and research trends concerning the use of fermentation technologies as sustainable and GRAS processes for food and nutraceutical production.

Bioactive Compounds in Foods

Author : John Gilbert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444302299
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Bioactive Compounds in Foods written by John Gilbert and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inherent toxicants and processing contaminants are bothnon-essential, bioactive substances whose levels in foods can bedifficult to control. This volume covers both types of compound forthe first time, examining their beneficial as well as theirundesirable effects in the human diet. Chapters have been writtenas individually comprehensive reviews, and topics have beenselected to illustrate recent scientific advances in understandingof the occurrence and mechanism of formation, exposure/riskassessment and developments in the underpinning analyticalmethodology. A wide range of contaminants are examined in detail,including pyrrolizidine alkaloids, glucosinolates, phycotoxins, andmycotoxins. Several process contaminants (eg acrylamide and furan),which are relatively new but which have a rapidly growingliterature, are also covered. The book provides a practical reference for a wide range ofexperts: specialist toxicologists (chemists and food chemists),hygienists, government officials and anyone who needs to be awareof the main issues concerning toxicants and process contaminants infood. It will also be a valuable introduction to the subject forpost-graduate students.

Extracting Bioactive Compounds for Food Products

Author : M. Angela A. Meireles
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420062395
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis Extracting Bioactive Compounds for Food Products by : M. Angela A. Meireles

Download or read book Extracting Bioactive Compounds for Food Products written by M. Angela A. Meireles and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-12-16 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The demand for functional foods and neutraceuticals is on the rise, leaving product development companies racing to improve bioactive compound extraction methods - a key component of functional foods and neutraceuticals development. From established processes such as steam distillation to emerging techniques like supercritical fluid technology, Ext

Bioactive Food Proteins and Peptides

Author : Navam S. Hettiarachchy
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420093142
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis Bioactive Food Proteins and Peptides by : Navam S. Hettiarachchy

Download or read book Bioactive Food Proteins and Peptides written by Navam S. Hettiarachchy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-12-02 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many naturally occurring compounds from foods such as rice, vegetables, fruits, and animal products possess properties that help to slow disease progression, inhibit pathophysiological mechanisms, or suppress activities of pathogenic molecules. Proteins and peptides play significant roles in such activities and are gaining importance as nutraceuticals that benefit numerous aspects of health and nutrition. Bioactive Food Proteins and Peptides: Applications in Human Health provides a human health perspective on food-derived proteins and peptides. It describes the potential for large-scale production with advances in technology and proposes challenges and opportunities for the future of health, nutrition, medicine, and the biosciences. The book begins by addressing properties related to chemistry and bioactivity. It examines proteins and peptides as allergens, antihypertensive agents, antimicrobials, antioxidants, and anticancer agents. It also discusses findings on the bioavailability and toxicity of food-derived peptides and intestinal functions. Next, the contributors present information on therapeutic peptides. They discuss recent developments in proteomics, bioavailability, and opportunities for designing future peptide-based foods. Providing a comprehensive review of bioactive proteins and peptides obtained from food sources, the book brings together the most up-to-date and essential information from eminent researchers from all over the world. Academics, food scientists and technologists, nutritionists, biochemists, persons in industry, and government researchers and regulators will find this book to be an essential resource for new data and developments.