Vitis Products: Composition, Health Benefits and Economic Valorization

Grapes and their clusters contain bioactive components, mainly polyphenols, that have protective potential against chronic diseases. Grape Vitis by-products are being re-utilized and transformed into high-value products for the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. The book discusses the diversity and potential of these products, including their composition, varietal differences, and industrial process.

Format: Hardback
Length: 422 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2021
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc

Grapevines and their clusters are a treasure trove of diverse and fascinating healthy components, extending to grape derivatives like must, wines, and various other products (extracts, flour, leaves, seeds, pomace, etc.). These bioactive constituents, primarily polyphenols, are gaining significant attention from consumers seeking polyphenol-rich foods due to mounting epidemiological evidence highlighting the protective role of polyphenols against chronic diseases linked to oxidative damage, including Alzheimer's, cancers, diabetes, and hypertension, among others.

Beyond the traditional offerings of grapes, such as wine and juice, grape Vitis by-products are increasingly being re-utilized and transformed into high-value products for the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. In this context, the book aims to delve deeply into various aspects of these products derived from grapevines, encompassing their diversity and potential economic opportunities. It will explore factors influencing their composition, examine varietal differences, and showcase the industrial processes involved, presenting a wide range of possibilities.

Weight: 716g
ISBN-13: 9781536199826