Handbook of Food Bioactive Ingredients: Properties and Applications

Bioactive ingredients, such as compounds and live organisms, are found in natural sources like fruits and vegetables and have been linked to a reduced risk of chronic diseases. These ingredients, such as catechins, curcumin, resveratrol, and anthocyanins, have been studied for their potential effects on specific molecular pathways related to cancer. Consuming natural foods and products rich in bioactives can offer health benefits and protect against degenerative illnesses. Encapsulated bioactive materials in functional foods and medicinal supplements are emerging as the future of these industries. Handbook Of Bioactive Ingredients provides a comprehensive overview of different food bioactive ingredients, their chemistry, structure, functionality, safety, and applications.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1585 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Small amounts of bioactive components, which include both bioactive compounds and bioactive live organisms, can be found in natural sources like fruits and vegetables. These components have been the subject of extensive research over the past few decades, and epidemiological evidence suggests that consuming them is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of various disorders and chronic diseases. These natural ingredients, such as catechins, curcumin, resveratrol, oleuropein, quercetin, rutin, hesperidin, sulforaphane, ellagic acid, and anthocyanins, have been studied as potential factors that may directly or indirectly influence specific molecular pathways involved in the pathophysiology of chronic diseases like cancer. Given the importance of these bioactive compounds, natural foods and food-derived products containing high levels of bioactives have gained increasing attention in recent years. It has been reported that regularly consuming fruits, vegetables, and their associated natural products offers numerous health-promoting benefits that protect against degenerative illnesses such as heart disease, arthritis, cancer, immune system decline, brain dysfunction, inflammation, and cataracts. 

Functional foods and medicinal supplements that encapsulate bioactive materials are expected to be the future of new emerging products in the food and pharmaceutical industries. These products possess therapeutic and medicinal properties that can prevent and/or cure specific chronic diseases and disorders. Handbook of Bioactive Ingredients provides a comprehensive overview of various food bioactive ingredients, covering their chemistry, structure, functionality, safety/toxicity, oral delivery, and applications in functional foods. The book is divided into several detailed chapters, each focusing on a specific type of bioactive ingredient. For example, Chapter 1 discusses the chemistry and structure of bioactive compounds, including their synthesis, isolation, and characterization. Chapter 2 explores the functionality of bioactive components, including their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Chapter 3 discusses the safety and toxicity of bioactive ingredients, including their potential side effects and interactions with other medications. Chapter 4 discusses the oral delivery of bioactive ingredients, including their absorption, metabolism, and excretion in the body. Chapter 5 explores the applications of bioactive ingredients in functional foods, including their use as preservatives, colorants, and flavor enhancers. Chapter 6 discusses the potential of bioactive ingredients in medicinal supplements, including their use in the treatment of chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Overall, Handbook of Bioactive Ingredients is an essential resource for researchers, scientists, and professionals interested in the field of bioactive ingredients and their applications in food and medicine. The book provides a systematic and comprehensive overview of different bioactive ingredients, covering their chemistry, structure, functionality, safety, and potential applications. It is a valuable tool for those seeking to understand the health benefits of natural foods and food-derived products and for those developing new functional foods and medicinal supplements.

Weight: 3248g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031281082
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023