Author : Elsayed Abdel-Aal
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Book Synopsis Specialty Grains for Food and Feed by : Elsayed Abdel-Aal
Download or read book Specialty Grains for Food and Feed written by Elsayed Abdel-Aal and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides details of the history, genetic background, agronomic needs, and advantages and disadvantages of specialty cereals. The cereals covered include Einkorn, Emmer Wheat, Spelt, Waxy Wheat, Hulless Barley, Hairless Canary Seed, Hulless Oats, Rye, Specialty Sorghums, Blue Grains, Purple Grains, Amranth, Buckwheat. The roles of the production of these grains in maintaining diversity and protecting the environment, and in contributing to food safety, nutrition, and health are discussed. One chapter specifically addresses the relationship between grain consumption, health, and health claims.