There is a growing global awareness of the link between good diet and
health. This fascinating book reviews various functional foods or
nutraceuticals and the bio-active compounds they contain in order to
identify the role of bioactive compounds such as nisin, micronutrients,
and hydrocolloids in the diet in overall human health. It also provides
up-to-date information on functional elements like antioxidants, dietary
fibres, pre & probiotics, vitamins and mineral-enriched foods in the
human diet. Consisting of fifteen chapters, the book offers a systematic
review of the key factors in the preparation of functional foods from
selected sources, and also describes the processing, preservation and
packaging of a range of functional food products.
This book is a valuable resource for students and researchers working in
the field of food science, food technology, and nutrition, as well as
for industry experts.