Plant-Based Bioactive Compounds and Food Ingredients: Encapsulation, Functional, and Safety Aspects

This book explores plant-derived bioactive compounds, their sources, biological effects, health benefits, and potential applications in preventing and treating multifactorial diseases. It also discusses encapsulation methods and plant-based materials, functional aspects of plant-based foods, and food safety and quality monitoring techniques.

Format: Hardback
Length: 374 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2023
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

This comprehensive new book delves into the realm of plant-derived bioactive compounds, exploring their origins, biological activities, health benefits, and potential applications in the prevention and treatment of multifactorial diseases. It begins by providing a detailed account of encapsulation methods and plant-based materials, showcasing their diverse uses in encapsulating bioactives derived from cereals, spices, and coffee. The volume also examines the functional aspects of plant-based foods and nutraceutical-based functional food design, shedding light on their potential health advantages. Furthermore, it addresses the crucial role of functional foods in ensuring food safety and tackling industrial food safety issues. The book also delves into techniques for monitoring food quality and safety, ensuring the reliability and integrity of the food supply chain. By encompassing a wide range of topics, this authoritative text serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders in the fields of nutrition, food science, and medicine.
This comprehensive new book delves into the realm of plant-derived bioactive compounds, exploring their origins, biological activities, health benefits, and potential applications in the prevention and treatment of multifactorial diseases. It begins by providing a detailed account of encapsulation methods and plant-based materials, showcasing their diverse uses in encapsulating bioactives derived from cereals, spices, and coffee. The volume also examines the functional aspects of plant-based foods and nutraceutical-based functional food design, shedding light on their potential health advantages. Furthermore, it addresses the crucial role of functional foods in ensuring food safety and tackling industrial food safety issues. The book also delves into techniques for monitoring food quality and safety, ensuring the reliability and integrity of the food supply chain. By encompassing a wide range of topics, this authoritative text serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders in the fields of nutrition, food science, and medicine.

This comprehensive new book delves into the realm of plant-derived bioactive compounds, exploring their origins, biological activities, health benefits, and potential applications in the prevention and treatment of multifactorial diseases. It begins by providing a detailed account of encapsulation methods and plant-based materials, showcasing their diverse uses in encapsulating bioactives derived from cereals, spices, and coffee. The volume also examines the functional aspects of plant-based foods and nutraceutical-based functional food design, shedding light on their potential health advantages. Furthermore, it addresses the crucial role of functional foods in ensuring food safety and tackling industrial food safety issues. The book also delves into techniques for monitoring food quality and safety, ensuring the reliability and integrity of the food supply chain. By encompassing a wide range of topics, this authoritative text serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders in the fields of nutrition, food science, and medicine.

Weight: 910g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774912911