Rice By-products: Phytochemicals and Food Products Application

Rice is a staple food for half of the world's population, and its by-products have beneficial effects against oxidative stress and metabolic disorders. This literature provides full coverage of issues pertaining to rice by-products, including rice demands and production, phytonutrients and antioxidant properties, potential health benefits, application in food products, and future prospects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 129 pages
Publication date: 19 June 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Rice, a staple food that sustains nearly half of the world's population, holds immense significance as the global population continues to grow. The demand for rice is projected to remain robust, ensuring the sustainability of the rice industry for an extended period. Furthermore, the production of rice by-products, including rice husk, straw, broken rice, germ, bran, and brewers rice, is expected to remain high due to their potential health benefits. Substantial evidence suggests that these by-products contain phytochemicals such as vitamin E, dietary fiber, γ-oryzanol, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and phytosterols, which possess beneficial effects against oxidative stress and metabolic disorders.

However, despite the mounting evidence supporting the health benefits of rice by-products, the literature on this topic has not been thoroughly compiled. To address this gap, Rice By-products: Phytochemicals and Food Products Application offers comprehensive coverage of various aspects related to rice by-products. It delves into rice demands and production, explores the phytonutrient and antioxidant properties of these by-products, examines their potential health benefits, discusses their application in food products, and provides insights into future prospects.

By summarizing the extensive information in a clear and concise manner, the authors aim to provide a cohesive representation of the literature on the molecular mechanisms involved in the pharmacological effects of the bioactive components present in rice by-products. Additionally, they offer plausible strategies for preventing metabolic disorders, making this book valuable for readers and stakeholders in the field.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030461553
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020