Food and beverage technology Books

Book SynopsisThe large quantity of waste generated from agricultural and food production remains a great challenge and an opportunity for the food industry. As there are numerous risks associated with waste for humans, animals and the environment, billions of dollars are spent on the treatment of agricultural and food waste. Therefore, the utilisation of bioactive compounds isolated from waste not only could reduce the risks and the costs for treatment of waste, but also could potentially add more value for agricultural and food production.This book provides comprehensive information related to extraction and isolation of bioactive compounds from agricultural and food production waste for utilisation in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The topics range from an overview on challenges and opportunities related to agricultural and food waste, the bioactive compounds in the waste, the techniques used to analyse, extract and isolate these compounds to several specific examplesTable of ContentsPreface. Bioactive Compounds in Agricultural and Food Production Waste. Phenolic compounds: Potential Health Benefits and Toxicity. Alkaloids: Potential Health Benefits and Toxicity. Analysis methods for Bioactive Compounds in Waste. Extraction and Utilization of Bioactive Compounds from Agricultural Wastes. Isolation, purification and encapsulation techniques for bioactive compounds from agricultural and food production waste. Extraction, Isolation and Utilization of Bioactive Compounds from Rice Wastes. Extraction, Characterization and Utilization of Bioactive Compounds from Wine Industry Waste. Extraction, Isolation and Utilization of Bioactive Compounds from Wastes Generated by Olive Oil Industry. Extraction, Isolation and Utilization of Bioactive Compounds from Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Waste. Extraction, Isolation and Utilization of Bioactive Compounds from Juice Industry Waste. Valorization of Waste and By-products from the Agrofood Industry using Fermentation Processes and Enzyme Treatments. Potential Use of Bioactive Compounds from Waste in the Food Industry. Potential Use of Bioactive Compounds from Agroindustrial Waste in the Cosmetic Industry. Potential Use of Bioactive Compounds from Waste in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe aim of food processing is to produce food that is palatable and tastes good, extend its shelf-life, increase the variety, and maintain the nutritional and healthcare quality of food. To achieve favorable processing conditions and for the safety of the food to be consumed, use of food grade microbial enzymes or microbes (being the natural biocatalysts) is imperative.This book discusses the uses of enzymes in conventional and non-conventional food and beverage processing as well as in dairy processing, brewing, bakery and wine making. Apart from conventional uses, the development of bioprocessing tools and techniques have significantly expanded the potential for extensive application of enzymes such as in production of bioactive peptides, oligosaccharides and lipids, flavor and colorants. Some of these developments include extended use of the biocatalysts (as immobilized/encapsulated enzymes), microbes (both natural and genetically modified) as sources for bulk enzymTable of Contents Microbial Enzymes in Food Applications: History of Progress. Insight of The Α-Amylase Family of Enzymes: Endo- and Exo-Acting Α, 1-4 Hydrolyses. Starch-active debranching and α-glucanotransferase enzymes. Glucose Isomerising Enzymes. Sucrose Transforming Enzymes: Hydrolysis & Isomerization. Sucrose Transforming Enzymes: Hydrolysis & Isomerization. β- Galactosidases for Lactose Hydrolysis and Galactooligosaccharide Synthesis. Pectinases and their Biotechnological Applications. Proteases. Microbial Transglutaminase and Applications in Food Industry. Microbial Milk Coagulants. Lipase: Properties, functions and food application. Catalases: Types, structure, applications and future outlook. Microbial Laccases as Potential Eco-friendly Biocatalysts for the Food Processing Industries. Role of intrinsic and supplemented enzymes in brewing and beer properties. Enzymes in Baking. Enzymes in Winemaking. Microbial Linamarase in Cassava Fermentation. Dairy Processing. Recombinant Enzymes in the Meat Industry and the Regulations of Recombinant Enzymes in Food Processing. Recombinant Enzymes Used in Fruit and Vegetable Juice Industry. Marine Microbial Enzymes in Food Application. Extremophiles as potential resource for food processing enzymes. Production of Microbial Enzymes by Solid-State Fermentation for Food Applications. Scaling-up and Modelling Applications of Solid State Fermentation and Demonstration in Microbial Enzyme Production Related to Food Industries: An Overview. Biotechnology of Microbial Xylanase: Overview. Encapsulation Technology of Enzymes and Applications in Food Processing.

Read more less

Book SynopsisGlobal oilseeds industry is expected to expand in the future but would also constitute a platform for a variety of other products from processing waste such as protein meals and aromatic compounds. Edible Oils: Extraction, Processing, and Applications intends to present up to date technologies that are currently used for the extraction and refining of Edible Oils while proposing potential applications for its derivatives. This contribution pushes to consider market transformation driven by environmental concerns and customer's envy to bring quality attributes, energy efficiency and waste disposal into the heart of innovation.This work is aimed at professionals and academics including researchers, engineers and managers engaged in food and green engineering disciplines and ambitions to stand as a reference for students and lecturers. The readers will find a wealth of knowledge about the fundamentals of unit operations such as extraction and separation whilTable of ContentsProduction of vegetable Oils from Fruits, Oilseeds and Beans: Conventional processing and industry techniques. Enzymatic pretreatment during processing. Green Solvents for edible oil processing. Supercritical Fluid Extraction for the recovery of edible oils: A case study. Conventional and Emerging Aromatisation Techniques for Edible Oils. Palm oil Processing and uses. High value compounds from olive oil processing waste. Edible oils as sources of biofuel precursors and chemical intermediates. Edible oils as green solvents. Edible Oils as a Functional Food. Life cycle assessment of edible oil production: A case study. Regulations on edible oils quality-lastest amendments. Factors influencing edible oil industry.

Read more less

Book SynopsisGenomics and related areas of research have contributed greatly to the understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying dietdisease relationships. In the past decade, the evidence has become stronger for a direct link between genome/epigenome damage and increased risk for adverse health outcomes. It is now exceedingly clear that micronutrients are critical as cofactors for many cellular functions, including DNA repair enzymes, methylation of CpG sequences, DNA oxidation, and/or uracil incorporation into DNA. Nutrigenomics and Nutraceuticals: Clinical Relevance and Disease Prevention brings new perspectives on disease prevention strategy based on the genomic knowledge and nutraceuticals of an individual and the diet he or she receives. This book discusses the integration and application of genetic and genomics technology into nutrition research and paves the way for the development of nutrition research programs that are aimed at the prevention and contTable of ContentsChapter Application of Nutrigenomics for disease prevention and better healthcare Omics driven new technologies in food and nutrition Nutrigenomics: the cutting edge and Asian perspectives Novel approaches in food functions based on Nutrigenomics Research Recent Trends in -Omics based methods and techniques for Lung Diseases prevention Proteomics as a comprehensive molecular mean to understand Dietary health effects Application of Nutritional Metabolomics for Better Health and Healthcare Facts and controversies based on diet, genomics and cancer Chronic Degenerative Diseases in Adults and their Correlation with Childhood Feeding and Genomic Composition Systems biology and Optimal health Nutrigenovitamins The Role of Pro-Inflammatory Factors and Metabolic Stress in Disease The influence of dietary components on gene expression Nutrigenomics aspects of trace elements Prenatal nutrition exposure leading to adult obesity, diabetes and hypertension Microbiome, diet and health Genetic susceptibility to common diseases and diet intake Nutrition and healthy aging The role of nutritional factors in pathogenesis of diseases Gene based dietary advice and eating behavior Dietary fats and cancer

Read more less

Book SynopsisAmerica's food system is broken, harming family farmers, workers, the environment, and our health. But it doesn't have to be this way. Here, brilliant innovators, scientists, journalists and activists explain how we can create a hopeful new future for food, if we have the courage to seize the moment.In 2008, the award-winning documentary Food, Inc. shook up our perceptions of what we ate. Now, the movie's timely sequel and this new companion book will address the remarkable developments in the world of food-from lab-grown meat to the burgeoning food sovereignty movement-that have unfolded since then.Featuring thought-provoking original essays from:Michael Pollan Eric Schlosser David E. Kelley and Andrew Zimmern Senator Cory Booker Sarah E. Lloyd Carlos A. Monteiro and Geoffrey Cannon Lisa Elaine Held Larissa Zimberoff Saru Jayaraman Christiana Musk Nancy Easton Leah Penniman David LeZaks and Lauren Manning The Coalition of Immokalee Workers Michiel Bakker Danielle NierenbergThis book is the perfect roadmap to understanding not only our current dysfunctional food system, but also what each of us can do to help reform it.

Read more less

Book SynopsisImprove yield and quality to give consumers the best blueberries on the market! Proceedings of the 9th North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference presents the current status of the blueberry industry and recent developments in the biology, breeding, and production of blueberries throughout all of North America. In this extensive transcript of the conventionwhich occurred in Halifax, Nova Scotia, during the summer of 2002experts have contributed the most cutting-edge research on the commercial production of the blueberry, specifically focusing on increasing crop yield and fruit quality through various techniques and strategies. With original studies and experimental trials in such important issues as soil amendment, fertilizer, and weed control, this book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the industry. With this book, you’ll learn a variety of ways to influence: the mineral nutrition of blueberries blueberry diseases and pathology insect control blueberry flower bud development the length of time between harvest and the storage, processing, and marketing of blueberries Specifically, these proceedings introduce such recent and ongoing research on blueberries as: a possible sexual function specialization in the lowbush blueberry chilling requirement studies effects of sunlight or shade on maturity and optical density screenhouse evaluations of the Mason Bee Osmia ribifloris as a pollinator in the Southeastern United States efficient mowing for pruning wild blueberry fields and much more! With over 35 different studies on blueberries from planting to postharvesting, you’ll gain an extraordinary amount of knowledge and methodology to expand upon in your own work. The text comes complete with tables, graphs, figures, and photos, providing you with valuable visual aids. Whether you are a producer, marketer, or researcher, this book will be an asset to your professional knowledge.Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference (Charles F. Forney and Leonard J. Eaton),, Application of Paper Mill Biosolids, Wood Ash and Ground Bark on Wild Lowbush Blueberry Production (J. Lafond),, The Wild Blueberry IndustryPast (George W. Wood),, Soil and Plant Response to MSW Compost Applications on Lowbush Blueberry Fields in 2000 and 2001 (P. R. Warman, C. J. Murphy, J. C. Burnham, and L. J. Eaton),, Factors Contributing to the Increase in Productivity in the Wild Blueberry Industry (David E. Yarborough),, Lowbush Blueberry ( Vaccinium angustifolium ) with Irrigated and Rain-Fed Conditions (R. M. Seymour, Gordon Starr, and David E. Yarborough),, GypsumAn Alternative to Chemical Fertilizers in Lowbush Blueberry Production (Kevin R. Sanderson and Leonard J. Eaton),, The Economics of Supplemental Irrigation on Wild Blueberries: A Stochastic Cost Assessment (Timothy J. Dalton and David E. Yarborough),, Diammonium Phosphate Application Date Affects Vaccinium angustifolium Ait. Nutrient Uptake and Yield (John M. Smagula, W. Litten, and K. Loennecker),, Effects of Salt Deposition from Salt Water Spray on Lowbush Blueberry Shoots (Leonard J. Eaton, Kevin R. Sanderson, and Jeff Hoyle),, Main and Interactive Effects of Vegetative-Year Applications of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Fertilizers on the Wild Blueberry (David Percival and Kevin Sanderson),, Efficient Mowing for Pruning Wild Blueberry Fields (Leonard J. Eaton, Robbie W. Glen, and J. Doug Wyllie),, Effect of Soil Calcium Applications on Blueberry Yield and Quality (Eric J. Hanson and Steven F. Berkheimer),, Effect of In-Row Spacing and Early Cropping on Yield and Dry Weight Partitioning of Three Highbush Blueberry Cultivars the First Two

Read more less

Book SynopsisFind out more about convenient immunoassays you can implement in your own research! From the Foreword, by M. S. Swaminathan, Chairman of the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation: The book provides remedies to the common maladies relating to quality and safety of dietary material. Professor Narayanasamy has compiled and presented with great clarity the latest information on all aspects relating to immunology in plant health and food safety. We owe Professor Narayanasamy a deep debt of gratitude for this labor of love in the cause of improving food and feed quality and safety.Immunology in Plant Health and Its Impact on Food Safety suggests cost-effective, simple, and sensitive immunological techniques to assess plant health and food safety for the production of desirable foods, feeds, and timbers. This book explores the structure and biochemical constituents of healthy plants and the abiotic and biotic stresses that can cause a marked reduction in quantity and quality of agricultural produce. Researchers, faculty members, and graduate scholars in plant pathology, microbiology, biochemistry, environmental sciences, and food technology will find this text useful for producing healthy plants while maintaining a pollution-free environment. In Immunology in Plant Health and Its Impact on Food Safety, methods to develop stress-resistant cultivars are discussed to enable you to select the most suitable strategies for maintaining production and quality without the use of chemicals. This valuable resource provides detailed instructions for employing immunoassays that are rapid, reproducible, and amenable for large-scale application in place of cumbersome and expensive methods currently in use. With this important tool, you will be able to plan and develop programs to obtain agricultural produce of high quality acceptable for human and animal consumption. With Immunology in Plant Health and Its Impact on Food Safety, you’ll learn more about: agrosystems immunological reactions preparations of antisera immunodetection techniques plant-stress interactions genetic manipulations disease resistance and the production of disease-free plants mycotoxins chemical residues This essential guide provides you with access to a wide spectrum of information never before encompassed in a single book, saving you time and energy. Figures, photographs, and tables with appropriate data supply visual and factual support for the points discussed in the text. Immunology in Plant Health and Its Impact on Food Safety includes a large number of citations (over 1000) for further research and development in your chosen field of study.Table of ContentsForeword (M. S. Swaminathan),, Preface,, Acknowledgments,, List of Abbreviations,, PART I: PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES,, Chapter 1. Introduction,, Agroecosystems and Microbes,, Plant Health Management,, Applications of Immunology,, Summary,, Chapter 2. Principles of Immunological Reactions,, Antigens,, Antibodies,, Summary,, Chapter 3. Preparation of Antisera,, Polyclonal Antisera,, Monoclonal Antisera,, Phage-Displayed Recombinant Antibodies,, Purification of Immunoglobulins and Antibody Fragments,, Summary,, Chapter 4. Basic Immunodetection Techniques ,, Precipitation and Agglutination Reactions,, Immunodiffusion Tests,, Immunoelectrophoresis,, Labeled Antibody Techniques,, Immunoelectron Microscopy,, Immunocapture-Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (IC-RT-PCR) Technique,, Immunocapillary Zone Electrophoresis (I-CZE),, Summary ,, PART II: STRUCTURE AND CONSTITUENTS OF HEALTHY PLANTS,, Chapter 5. Structure and Functions of Plant Components,, Components of Plant Cells,, Organization of Tissues of the Plant Body,, Summary,, Chapter 6. Biochemical Constituents of Plants,, Carbohydrates,, Proteins,, Nucleic Acids,, Summary,, Appendix: Assay of Polygalacturonase-Inhibiting Protein (PGIP) by Immunoblotting Technique,, PART III: PLANT-STRESS INTERACTIONS,, Chapter 7. Plant-Abiotic Stress Interactions,, Salt Stress,, Water Stress,, Temperature Stress,, Summary,, Chap

Read more less

Book SynopsisWith global fish production falling behind demand, the aquaculture of selected species has become an effective method to augment fish availability. Unlike natural species, however, cultured fish have limited consumer appeal. Value addition techniques can not only help satisfy the rising consumer demand for processed fishery products but also enhance the acceptability of aquacultured fishery products and help many countries develop their international seafood trade.Seafood Processing: Adding Value Through Quick Freezing, Retortable Packaging, Cook-Chilling and Other Methods focuses on novel and emerging technologies leveraged for the value addition of fish and fishery products from marine, freshwater, and aquacultured sources. The book begins with discussions on the current global status of seafood and the special problems faced by the commodity, namely high perishability and environmental hazards, which need to be addressed prior to process development. It also details the bulk handling and chilling of fishery products, devotes chapters to each of the different technologies used to enhance the value addition, describes the nutritional value of fishery products, and provides an appendix that offers specialized information with respect to the industry. Concentrating on the most modern and efficient techniques available for value addition, Seafood Processing: Adding Value Through Quick Freezing, Retortable Packaging, Cook-Chilling and Other Methods is a comprehensive and informative book that presents both the merits and limitations of these techniques, giving future direction in process developments for seafood processing. Trade Review“The author reveals novel and emerging technologies that offer the prospect of economically viable opportunities for “value-added” fish and fishery products from marine, freshwater, and aquacultured sources…an extremely practical and informative guide for professionals operating in the commercial seafood arena that presents the merits and limitations and promise value added techniques applied to all aspects of seafood harvesting and processing.” —Keith W. Gates, Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, Vol. 15, No. 4, 2006 “This publication focuses on novel and emerging technologies leveraged for value addition of fish and fishery products from marine, fresh-water and aqua-culture sources. … In this book, attempt has also been made to focus on the upcoming technologies for value addition of marine and aquaculture fishery products. An appendix of specialized information and contact details with respect to the industry is also provided.” — In Infofish International, No. 3, May/June 2006 “Dr. Venugopal has done a fine job of assembling this information in a well-documented and very readable form. This book presents current information on such processing topics as modified-atmosphere packaging, retort pouch packaging, mince-based products, radiation processing and high pressure processing, against a solid background of basic chemistry, microbiology, and nutrition. Gel formation, the use of enzymes and value addition are explained thoroughly. This book is both a source of modern state-of-the-art technology for those working with this commodity and a good text for food processors in general.” —Trends in Food Science & Technology, Volume 18, Issue 6, June 2007Table of ContentsAvailability, Consumption Pattern, Trade, and Need for Value Addition. Postharvest Quality Changes and Safety Hazards. Bulk Handling and Chilling. Quick Freezing and Individually Quick Frozen Products. Cook-Chill Processing. Modified-Atmosphere Packaging. Retort Pouch Packaging. Mince and Mince-Based Products. Coated Products. Radiation Processing. High Pressure Processing. Value Addition of Freshwater and Aquacultured Fishery Products. Gel Formation of Fish Structural Proteins by pH Changes and Its Applications. Applications of Enzymes in Fish Processing and Quality Control. Nutritional Value and Processing Effects. Appendix. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhile minimally processed foods satisfy the increasing market demands for foods with fewer preservatives, higher nutritive value, and fresh sensory attributes, there is a greater risk of diseases if they are improperly handled. Microbial Safety of Minimally Processed Foods explores innovative preventative solutions to food-borne diseases from the perspectives of the producer, the handler, the consumer, the food preparer, as well as the food inspector, and researcher.This book provides you with the latest research and insight into assuring the microbial safety of red meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits, and bakery products that receive less than stringent sterilizing preparation. It explores and describes the methods used for pathogen detection along with strategies for preventing future pathogen occurrences in the minimally processed foods. The book also provides in-depth evaluations of HACCP regulations and risk assessments of those minimally processed foods. Designed to stimulate the development of increasingly safer foods, Microbial Safety of Minimally Processed Foods details state-of-the-art technologies that have the potential to enhance microbiological safety of minimally processed foods without sacrificing their natural, untreated visual appearance and sensory properties.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION. VARIABLE FOOD ENVIRONMENTS. Microbial Safety of Bakery Products. Concerns with Minimal Processing in Apple, Citrus, and Vegetable Products. The Microbial Safety of Minimally Processed Seafood with Respect to Listeria monocytogenes. Fate of Clostridium perfringens in Cook-Chill Foods. Sous-Vide Processed Foods: Safety Hazards and Control of Microbial Risks. PATHOGEN DETECTION AND ASSESSMENT. HACCP and Regulations Applied to Minimally Processed Foods. Rapid Methods for Microbial Detection in Minimally Processed Foods. Quantitative Risk Assessment of Minimally Processed Food. CURRENT AND FUTURE INNOVATIONS. Microbial Safety During Non-Thermal Preservation of Foods. Modified Atmosphere Packaging for Shelf-Life Extension. Washing and Sanitizing Raw Materials for Minimally Processed Fruit and Vegetable Products. The Microbial Safety, Quality, Extended Shelf-Life, and Sensory Aspects of Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables. Irradiation of Fresh and Minimally Processed Fruits, Vegetables, and Juices. Irradiation of Minimally Processed Meats. Biological Control on Minimally Processed Fruits and Vegetables.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis volume in the Food Preservation Technology Series presents the latest developments in the application of two solid-liquid operations, Osmotic Dehydration (OD) and Vacuum Impregnation (VI), to the food industry. An international group of experts report on the improvement of osmotic processes at atmospheric pressure for fruits and vegetables, current applications of vacuum impregnation and osmotic dehydration processes and their industrial significance for fruits and vegetables, and applications of atmospheric and vacuum salting treatments for cheese, fish, and meat processes.Table of ContentsOsmotic Processes in Fruit and Vegetables at Atmospheric Pressure. Vacuum Impregnation & Osmotic Processes in Fruit and Vegetables. Salting Processes at Atmospheric Pressure. Vacuum Salting Processes. Vacuum Impregnation, Osmotic Treatments & Microwave Combined Processes.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis complete guide to North America’s oldest beverage celebrates hard cider’s rich history and its modern makers, as well as its deliciously diverse possibilities. Flavor profiles and tasting guidelines highlight 100 selections of cider — including single varietal, dessert, hopped, and barrel-aged — plus perry, cider’s pear-based cousin. A perfect addition to any meal, cider pairings are featured in 30 food recipes, from Brussels sprouts salad to salmon chowder, brined quail, and poached pear frangipane. An additional 30 cocktail recipes include creative combinations such as Maple Basil Ciderita and Pear-fect Rye Fizz.

Read more less

Book SynopsisLearn to make frozen yogurt at home that’s just as light, smooth, and delightful as what you buy. You’ll use Greek yogurt as a base and a basic ice cream machine to make these 56 flavor recipes that range from traditional to artisanal, including black cherry vanilla, toasted coconut, peach Melba, chai spice, watermelon, maple bacon, chocolate malted, pistachio, and browned butter pecan. An additional 50 recipes for treats like blueberry sugar cookie sandwiches, brownie baked Alaska, Neapolitan semifreddo, cinnamon bun pops, and salted caramel swirl bonbons ensure this is the sweetest guide ever to making and enjoying frozen yogurt.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book presents several pre- and postharvest strategies that have been developed to modify these physiological activities, resulting in increased shelf life. The book also discusses the best technologies that positively influence quality attributes of the produce, including senescenal changes and, afterwards, the consumers’ decision to purchase the product in the marketplace. With contributions from experts with experience in both developed and developing regions, the book includes chapters covering thorough discussions on postharvest management strategies of fresh horticultural commodities.Table of ContentsRecent Advances in Postharvest Cooling of Horticultural Produce. Posthavest Handling and Storage of Root and Tubers. Postharvest Management of Commercial Flowers. Postharvest Management and Processing Technology of Mushrooms. Gibberellins: The Roles in Pre- and Postharvest Quality of Horticultural Produce. Advances in Packaging of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Fresh-Cut Produce: Advances in Preserving Quality and Ensuring Safety. Postharvest Pathology, Deterioration and Spoilage of Horticultural Produce. Natural Antimicrobials in Postharvest Storage and Minimal Processing of Fruits and Vegetables. ENHANCE: Breakthrough Technology to Preserve and Enhance Food. Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis is the second of a five-volume set. This series of volumes on the ethnobotany of different regions of India melds important knowledge in one place. India is one of the most important regions of the old world and has culturally rich and diverse knowledge systems. The expert authors have been selected to summarize information on the various aspects of ethnobotany of India, such as ethnoecology, traditional agriculture, cognitive ethnobotany, material sources, traditional pharmacognosy, ethnoconservation strategies, bioprospection of ethnodirected knowledge, and protection of ethnobotanical knowledge.Trade Review"This volume will serve as a pragmatic and authoritative reference for conservationists and pharmacologists working in India. . . . Readers will also find it credible as a de facto gap and trend analysis for ethnobotanical studies in the Western Ghats. . . . Over the past two decades, there has been an exponential increase in ethnobotanical studies throughout South Asia. Often published in local journals or by independent presses, however, their findings rarely receive the attention needed to drive both innovation and policy. The five-volume Ethnobotany of India series addresses this by extensively reviewing plant resources from the subcontinent. Volume 2 focuses on ethnobotanical knowledge from the Western Ghats and West Coast of Peninsular India, providing not only historical context but also ethnographic insight into the region. The Western Ghats are one of Earth’s most breathtaking biocultural hotspots. Extending south from the humid metropolis of Mumbai through the western tip of Peninsular India, their rolling hills house diverse communities that have (re)shaped each other through time. Volume 2 presents these dynamics in 13 curated chapters structured around standard ethnobotanical tables. However, it is unique in that it supplements them with additional information on global processes, including historical trade in the Arabian Sea. Other chapters shed light on the value of place when assessing plant use and management. Of note, a section on sacred forests highlights mores that may promote community-based conservation of medicinal plants. . . . "—Economic Botany, reviewed by Alexander R. O’Neill, Duke University, Durham, NC, USATable of ContentsIntroduction. Ethnic Diversity. The Influence of Trade, Religion, and Policy on Ethnic Diversity and Ethnobotany of the Western Peninsular India. European Contributions to the Ethnobotany of Western Peninsular India during 16th to 18th Centuries. Listening to a Fairy Tale on a Moonlit Night….: Some Reflections on the Human Affinities with Plants in the Worldviews of Indigenous Communities along the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Ethnobotanicals of Western Ghats. Contemporary Relevance of Ethno-Veterinary Practices and a Review of Ethnoveterinary Medicinal Plants of Western Ghats. Medicinal Flora and Related Traditional Knowledge of Western Ghats: A Potential Source for Community-Based Malaria Management through Endogenous Approach. Plant-Based Ethnic Knowledge of Food and Nutrition in the Western Ghats. Useful Plants of Western Ghats. Ethnobotany of Mangroves with Particular Reference to West Coast of Peninsular India. Sacred Groves of Western Ghats: An Ethnobased Biodiversity Conservation Strategy. Ethnobryology of India.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This new compendium volume looks the sustainable food and beverage industry from a variety of perspectives. The chapters included are broken into seven sections, which describe the following topics: an overview of food production and supply chains; the dairy industry; the meat industry; the coffee and tea industries; food and beverage waste products; food processing and packaging; concluding implications. The contributors present case studies and research from around the world, offering a truly global and international perspective on this topic.Table of ContentsOverview of Food Production and Supply Chains. Current Trends in Green Technologies in Food Production and Processing. Design of Sustainable Supply Chains for the Agrifood Sector: A Holistic Research Framework. Dairy Industry. An Appraisal of Carbon Footprint of Milk from Commercial Grass-Based Dairy Farms in Ireland According to a Certified Life Cycle Assessment Methodology. Evaluation of Industrial Dairy Waste (Milk Dust Powder) for Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol Production by Solventogenic Clostridium Species. Life Cycle Assessment of Cheese and Whey Production in the USA. Meat Industry. A Comparison of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Sheep Industry with Beef Production in Canada. Coffee and Tea Industries. Tensions between Firm Size and Sustainability Goals: Fair Trade Coffee in the United States. Conventional to Ecological: Tea Plantation Soil Management in Panchagarh District of Bangladesh. Food and Beverage Waste Products. Energetic Analysis of Meat Processing Industry Waste. Lab Scale Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor for Treatment of Stillage from Fruit Distillation. Food Processing and Packaging. Integrated Production and Treatment Biotech-Process for Sustainable Management of Food Processing Waste Streams. Concluding Implications. Are the Dietary Guidelines for Meat, Fat, Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Appropriate for Environmental Sustainability? A Review of the Literature.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis new volume, the 7th in the Innovations in Agricultural & Biological Engineering book series, focuses on emerging trends, applications and challenges in food science and technology. While food science and technology is not a new field, it is constantly changing due to new technology, new science, and new demands. This multidisciplinary book not only considers food processing, preservation, and distribution, but it also taken into account the consumer’s wants and needs. Included is a report of the status of agricultural production and food processing industries in India with a national and international perspective. The book then goes on to explore new and emerging trends in the science and technology in the field, including• applications of nuclear magnetic resonance in food processing and packaging management• ultrasound processing• application of biocomposite polymers in food packaging• bioprocessing and biorefinery approaches for sustainable fisheries• adding value to food from food waste through biotechnological intervention• functional foods and the fortification of foodsCovering a broad selection of topics in the field, the volume will be of interest to food scientists and technologists, food process engineers, researchers, faculty and students, and many others the food science and technology industry. Trade Review"This book encompasses versatile aspects of emerging scientific technologies associated with food industry, such as applications of nuclear magnetic resonance and ultrasound processing to food processing. It addresses niche topics like value-added product recovery from food wastes and cereal fortification with ease and emphasis. The food industry will find this book to be an intellectually enriched handbook incorporating various aspects of food processing in a concise and unembellished manner. This book will prove to be a holy grail of pertinent food technology database for students aspiring to be associated with food processing industry."—Harita R. Desai, PhD, Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly UDCT), Mumbai, India"The book is an authoritative, comprehensive, conceptually sound, and highly informative compilation of recent advances in various important emerging areas of food technology. It contains outstanding chapters written by scientists working in this field for a good number of years. The in-depth literature review and state-of-the-art treatment of the scientific and technological information means that the book can serve as an essential reference source to students and researchers in universities and research institutions as well act as a guideline for the food processors. "—J. Chitra, PhD, IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur, IndiaTable of ContentsPart I: Food Science and Technologies: Status, Emerging Applications and Challenges. Status of Agricultural Production and Food Processing Industries in India with National and International Perspective. Challenges in Lipase Mediated Synthesis of Food Flavor Ester Compounds. Part II: Food Science and Technologies: Emerging Trends and Advances. Role of Hydration in Grain Processing: A Review. Applications of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Food Processing and Packaging Management. A Review on Principles and Applications of Ultrasound Processing. Minimal Processing of Fruits and Vegetables. Part III: Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology: Applications and Products. Application of Biocomposite Polymers in Food Packaging: Review. Value-Added Product Recovery from Fruit and Vegetable Waste through Biotechnological Intervention. An Overview of Bioprocessing and Biorefinery Approach for Sustainable Fisheries. Part IV: Foods for Better Human Health. Fortification of Paddy and Rice Cereals. Functional Foods from Indian Subcontinent. Phytochemistry and Anti-Oxidative Effects of Aspalathus linearis Herbal Tea: A Review. Appendix A: Food Processing Equipment and Their Applications.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis new book, Food Process Engineering and Quality Assurance, provides an abundance of valuable new research and studies in novel technologies used in food processing and quality assurance issues of food. The 750-page book gives a detailed technical and scientific background of various food processing technologies that are relevant to the industry.The food process related application of engineering technology involves interdisciplinary teamwork, which, in addition to the expertise of interdisciplinary engineers, draws on that of food technologists, microbiologists, chemists, mechanical engineers, biochemists, geneticists, and others. The processes and methods described in the book are applicable to many areas of the food industry, including drying, milling, extrusion, refrigeration, heat and mass transfer, membrane-based separation, concentration, centrifugation, fluid flow and blending, powder and bulk-solids mixing, pneumatic conveying, and process modeling, monitoring, and control. Food process engineering know-how can be credited with improving the conversion of raw foodstuffs into safe consumer products of the highest possible quality. This book looks at advanced materials and techniques used for, among other things, chemical and heat sterilization, advanced packaging, and monitoring and control, which are essential to the highly automated facilities for the high-throughput production of safe food products.With contributions from prominent scientists from around the world, this volume provides an abundance of valuable new research and studies on novel technologies used in food processing and quality assurance issues. It gives a detailed technical and scientific background of various food processing technologies that are relevant to the industry. Special emphasis is given to the processing of fish, candelilla, dairy, and bakery products. Rapid detection of pathogens and toxins and application of nanotechnology in ensuring food safety are also emphasized.Key features:• Presents recent research development with applications• Discusses new technology and processes in food process engineering• Provides several chapters on candelilla (which is frequently used as a food additive but can also be used in cosmetics, drugs, etc.), covering its characteristics, common uses, geographical distribution, and moreTable of ContentsCovalent Cross-Linking Content, Rheological and Structural Characteristics of Wheat Water-Extractable and Water-Unextractable Ferulated Arabinoxylan Gels. A Comparison between Part-Baking Bread and Frozen Dough Processes. Production of Xylo-Oligosaccharides (AXOS) from Biomass Waste by Hydrothermal Treatment: An Overview of Prebiotic Advances. Ferulated Arabinoxylans and Beta-Glucans as Fat Replacers in Yoghurt and Their Effects on Sensorial Properties. Laccase Production by Trametes versicolor and Armillaria mellea Using Maize Bran as Support-Substrate and Its Dye Decolorization Potential as Affected by Ph. The Freezing Process of Dough and Its Effect on Structure, Viscoelasticity and Breadmaking. Advances in Refrigeration and Freezing Technologies. Simple and Multiple Emulsions Emphasizing on Industrial Applications and Stability Assessment. Rapid Detection of Pathogens and Toxins. Food Irradiation Technology: A Novel Aspect for the Future. Prospects of Antarctic Krill Utilization by India. Processing and Packaging of Dairy-Based Products. Principles of Kinetic Modeling of Safety and Quality Attributes of Foods. Value Addition and Preservation of Fishery Products. Candelilla Plant (Euphorbia antisiphylitica Zucc.) Approach and Market: An Overview. Candelilla (Euphorbia antisiphylitica Zucc.): Geographical Distribution Climate and Edaphology. Morphoanatomic, Taxonomic and Physiological Aspects of Euphorbia antisiphylitica Zucc. Extraction Methods and Common Uses of Candelilla Wax. Characteristics and New Applications of the Candelilla Wax. Extraction of Bioactive Compounds, Characterization and Its Use. Regulation and Socioeconomic Impact of Exploitation of Candelilla Plant. National and International Candelilla Wax Market. Determination of Physical and Chemical Properties of Natural Waxes. Scanning Electron Microscopy of Variable Pressure for Euphorbia antisiphylitica (Candelilla). Risks and Challenges of Candelilla Industry.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWith contributions from a broad range of leading professors and scientists, this volume focuses on new areas of processing technologies in foods and plants to help meet the increasing food demand of the rapidly growing populations of the world. The first section of the book is devoted to emerging entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for rural peoples in food and agricultural processing, specifically beekeeping technology and honey processing; herbal formulations for treatment of dental diseases; and engineering interventions for the extraction of essential oils from plants. Part 2 contains three chapters that discuss technological interventions in foods and plants for human health benefits, looking particularly at coffee, tea, and green leaf vegetable processing technology. The volume goes to look at several management strategies in agricultural engineering, with a chapter on production technology of ethanol from various sources and its potential applications in various industries, including chemical, food, pharmaceutical as well as biofuel. Food grain storage structures are addressed as well, focusing on minimizing losses from microbial pests as well as insect pests during grain storage by utilizing different efficient storage structures The volume provides a valuable resource for students, instructors, and researchers of foods and plants processing technology. In addition, food and plant science professionals who are seeking recent advanced and innovative knowledge in processing will find this book helpful. Table of ContentsBeekeeping Technology and Honey Processing: Emerging Entrepreneurship for Rural Areas. Herbal Formulations for Treatment of Dental Diseases: Perspectives, Potential, and Applications. Engineering Interventions for Extraction of Essential Oils from Plants. Processing Technology and Potential Health Benefits of Coffee. Biochemical Composition, Processing Technology, and Health Benefits of Green Tea: A Review. Effects of Thermal Processing on Nutritional Composition of Green Leafy Vegetables: A Review. Ethanol Production from Different Substrates: Effects on Environmental Factors and Potential Applications. Food Grain Storage Structures: Introduction and Applications.

Read more less

Book SynopsisEthnobotany of India, Volume 5: The Indo-Gangetic Region and Central India is the fifth of a five-volume set on the ethnobotany of India. Bringing together in one place information on the ethnobotany of the Indo-Gangetic Region and Central India, this volume presents the valuable details of the ethnobotanical aspects of many plants of the region. Competent authors have been selected to summarize information on the various aspects of ethnobotany of India, such as ethnoecology, traditional agriculture, cognitive ethnobotany, material sources, traditional pharmacognosy, ethnoconservation strategies, bioprospection of ethno-directed knowledge, and documentation and protection of ethnobotanical knowledge.With chapters written by experts in the field, the book provides comprehensive information on the tribals (the indigenous populations of the region) and knowledge on plants that grow around them. The volume looks at ethnic diversity of people of the region ethnic food plants and food preparation ethnomedical aspects of plants of the region, including hepatoprotective properties, uses to alleviate skin diseases, contraceptive uses, the trade in Indian medicinal plants mulitidisciplinary approaches for herbal medicine exploration The volume includes the details of the plants studies, their medicinal uses, their scientific names, the specific parts used, and how the plants are used, providing the what, how, and why of plant usage. The book is well illustrated with 23 color and 6 b/w illustrations.Together, the five volumes in the Ethnobotany of India series presents the available ethnobotanical knowledge of India in one place. India’s ancient and culturally rich and diverse information and use of ethnobotany will be valuable to those in the fields of botany and plant sciences, pharmacognosy and pharmacology, nutraceuticals, and others. The books also consider the threat to plant biodiversity imposed by environmental degradation, which impacts cultural diversity. Table of ContentsIntroduction. Ethnic Diversity of the Indo-Gangetic Region and Central India. Ethnobotany of Indus Valley Civilization. Ethnic Food Plants of the Indo-Gangetic Plain and Central India. Ethnomedicinal Plants of the Indo-Gangetic Region and Central India. An Overview of Ethnoveterinary Medicines of the Indo-Gangetic Region. Trade in Indian Medicinal Plants. Ethnobotany of Useful Plants in the Indo-Gangetic Plain and Central India. A Review on Ethnobotany of Hepatoprotective Plants of India. Ethnomedicine for Skin Diseases in India. Ethnobotany of Plant Contraceptives. Ethnobotany of Neem Tree (Azadirachta Indica A. Juss): A Review. Ethnogenomics of Some Traditionally Used Plants: An Emerging Discipline of Biology. Ethnobotany Post-Genomic Horizons and Multidisciplinary Approaches for Herbal Medicine Exploration: An Overview. Indian Ethnobotany: Present Status and Future Prospect.

Read more less

Book SynopsisMilk is nature’s perfect food (lacking only iron, copper, and vitamin C) and is highly recommended by nutritionists for building healthy bodies. New technologies have emerged in the processing of milk. This new volume focuses on the processing of milk by novel techniques, emphasizing the conservation of energy and effective methods. This book is divided four parts that cover: applications of novel processing technologies in the dairy industry novel drying techniques in the dairy industry management systems and hurdles in the dairy industry energy conservation and opportunities in the dairy industry This book presents new information on the technology of ohmic heating for milk pasteurization. It goes on to provide an overview of the commercial thermal, non-thermal technologies, and hybrid technologies for milk pasteurization. There are non-thermal technologies such as pulse light, irradiation, ultra violet treatment, etc., that can be used in combination with other technologies for the processing of milk and milk products. This hybrid technology can provide multiple benefits, such extended shelf life, reduced energy costs, reduced heat treatment, and better organoleptic and sensory properties. The book also describes the different aspects of food safety management used in dairy processing. The book also looks at recent advances in microwave-assisted thermal processing of milk and the effects of microwaves on microbiological, physicochemical, and organoleptic properties of processed milk and milk products. Technological advances in value addition and standardization of the products have been reported, but well-established processes for mechanized production are recommended in the book for a uniform quality nutritious product produced under hygienic conditions. This new volume will be of interest to faculty, researchers, postgraduate students, researchers, as well as engineers in the dairy industry. Table of ContentsTechnology of Ohmic Heating for Pasteurization of Milk. Advances in Microwave-Assisted Processing of Milk. Advancement in Ghee Making Process. Technological Interventions in Kulfi Production: A Review. Hybrid Technology for Pasteurization of Milk. Classification of Dried Milk Products. Osmotic Dehydration: Principles and Applications in the Dairy Industry. Food Safety and Management System (FSMS): Applications in the Dairy Industry. Economic Analysis of Milk Marketing: Case Study in Haryana. Dairy Foods: Allergy and Intolerance. Day Lighting in Dairy Farms. Refrigeration Principles and Applications in the Dairy Industry. Energy Audits and Its Potential as a Tool for Energy Conservation in the Dairy Industry.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThere has been a growing interest in the health benefits derived from fruits and vegetables and the food products based on them. Many foods contain various phytochemicals, flavonoids, fibers, macronutrients and micronutrients, minerals, etc. that are good for health and essential for keeping good health. This volume provides a global perspective of the current state of food and health research, innovation, and emerging trends. It focuses on topics of food for better health, including functional foods and nutraceutical foods.The book is divided into several sections, covering:• Foods for Human Health Promotion and Prevention of Diseases, which include fruits, vegetables, and grains: their peels and fiber for better human health, health prospects of bioactive peptides derived from seed storage proteins, mushrooms as a novel source of antihyperlipidemic agents, and emerging foodborne illnesses and their prevention.• Specific Fruits, Spices and Dairy-Based Functional Foods for Human Health, which looks at the functional medicinal values of fenugreek, fruits as functional foods, and functional fermented dairy products.• Issues, Challenges, and Specialty Topics in Food Science, which focuses mainly on the stability issues of whole wheat flour, physicochemical properties and quality of food lipids, methods for food analysis and quality control, and interventions of ohmic heating technology in foods.The volume will be of interest to health practitioners, food specialists, nutrition producers and suppliers, practicing food process engineers, food technologists, researchers, food industry professionals, and faculty and upper-level students in food science.Table of ContentsFruits, Vegetables, and Grains: Their Peels and Fiber for Better Human Health. Health Prospects of Bioactive Peptides Derived from Seed Storage Proteins. Mushrooms as a Novel Source of Antihyperlipidemic Agents. Emerging Foodborne Illnesses and Their Prevention. Functional Medicinal Values of Fenugreek: A Review. Fruits as a Functional Food. Functional Fermented Dairy Products: Review: Concepts and Current Trends. Whole Wheat Flour: Stability Issues and Challenges. Physicochemical Properties and Quality of Food Lipids. Methods for Food Analysis and Quality Control. Interventions of Ohmic Heating Technology in Foods.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book presents a selection of innovative postharvest management practices for vegetables. It covers technologies in harvesting, handling, and storage of vegetables, including strategies for low-temperature storage of vegetables, active and smart packaging of vegetables, edible coatings, application of nanotechnology in postharvest technology of vegetable crops, and more. It considers most of the important areas of vegetable processing while maintaining nutritional quality and addressing safety issues.Fruits and vegetables are important sources of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds, which provide many health benefits. However, due to poor postharvest management—such as non-availability of cold chain management and low-cost processing facilities, large quantities of vegetables perish before they reach the consumer. Furthermore, higher temperatures in some regions also contribute to an increased level of postharvest losses. With chapters written by experts in the postharvest handling of vegetable, this volume addresses these challenges. It is devoted to presenting both new and innovative technologies as well as advancements in traditional technologies.Table of ContentsBioactive Pigments in Vegetables. Pre- and Postharvest Losses in Vegetables. Maturity Indices in Vegetables: An Overview. Non-Destructive Quality Evaluation of Vegetables. Breeding for Improving Nutritional Qualities and Shelf Life of Vegetable Crops. Biotechnological Applications in Post-Harvest Management of Vegetable Crops. Edible Coatings: Safe Way to Enhance Shelf Life of Vegetable Crops. Strategies for Low-Temperature Storage of Vegetables. Active and Smart Packaging Techniques in Vegetables. Antinutritional Compounds in Vegetables. Minimal Processing of Vegetables. Novel Non-Thermal Processing of Vegetables. Encapsulation of Bio-Active Compounds from Vegetables for Better Nutraceutical Delivery. Fermentation Technology in Vegetables. Recent Development in Dehydration of Vegetable Crops. Microbial Safety and Quality Assurance in Vegetables. Pre- and Post-Harvest Pesticide Contamination Management for Production of Quality Vegetables. Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Processed Vegetables in Emerging Economies.

Read more less

Book SynopsisHere is a rich resource on recent research innovations in the field of food processing and food engineering. Chapters are written by eminent researchers in the field of food science and provide in-depth knowledge on the application of engineering aspects in food processing, food packaging, food quality, and food safety.The book looks at the latest nanotechnology aspects for the detection of foodborne pathogens to ensure safety with respect to these pathogens. It provides detailed kinetics of quality and safety aspects of food and goes on to discuss the characteristics of edible films prepared from plasticized guar gum. Other topics include the production of novel biomolecules and their characterization, the microstructural properties of arabionoxylan aerogels, the antioxidant activity of oats harvested from draught areas, the effect of quercetin isolated from Enicostemma littorale against cancer targets, the latest trends in production of ethanol and fructo-oligosachharides, and much more.Table of ContentsNanotechnology for Pathogen Detection and Food Safety. Water Vapor Permeability, Mechanical, Optical and Sensorial Properties of Plasticized Guar Gum Edible Films. Foodborne Parasites: One Health Perspective. Effect of Calcium Content on the Gelation of Low Methoxy Chickpea Pectin. Antioxidant Activity and Gelling Capability of Β-Glucan From a Drought Harvested Oat. Microstructure and Swelling of Wheat Water Extractable Arabinoxylan Aerogels. Assessment of Quercetin Isolated from Enicostemma littorale against Few Cancer Targets: An In Silico Approach. Trends in Production of Ethanol Using Palm Plantation Biomass Waste in Indonesia. Current Trends in the Biotechnological Production Fructooligosaccharides. Bio-Functional Peptides: Biologically Activities, Production, and Applications. Guar Gum as a Promising Hydrocolloid: Properties and Industry Overview. Whey Protein Based Edible Films: Progress and Prospects. Grafted Cinnamic Acid: A Novel Material for Sugarcane Juice Clarification. Fish Mince and Surimi Processing: New Trends and Development. High Pressure Applications for Preservation of Fish and Fishery Products.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis new volume, Food Safety: Rapid Detection and Effective Prevention of Foodborne Hazards, focuses on the general concepts, mechanisms, and new applications of analytical and molecular biology techniques for detecting, removing, and preventing chemical and biological hazards from food. Edited by a microbiologist and medical officer with over 20 years of laboratory and research experience in bacteriology, molecular biology, infectious disease, and food safety, and who has trained with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the volume provides an abundance of valuable information on food safety and foodborne hazards in our food and drink. Today, food safety is a growing concern not only of food-related professionals and policymakers, but also of the public. Foodborne hazards, including chemical and biological hazards, can cause food intoxication, infectious diseases, cancers, and other health risks. Foodborne diseases are a major public health and economic burden in both the developed and developing countries. In the United States alone, the incidence of foodborne illness is approximately 9.4 million cases with about 56,000 hospitalizations and 1,351 deaths every year. Written in an easy-to-read and user-friend style, each chapter introduces a chemical or biological hazard and addresses: What kinds of disease does the foodborne hazard cause Why is it necessary for us to study it What routes does it take to enter our food and how does it cause us to become sick How do we identify it Chapters then go on to present new technologies employed to detect, isolate, and/or identify the hazard and prevention procedures such as: (ADD BULLETS) How can the current application of new technology be used to detect the foodborne hazards How do we prevent the diseases caused by the foodborne hazards This book will be valuable to professionals and other specialists who work in food preparation, food safety, clinical laboratories, and food manufacturing industry. It will be a resource for food handling trainers as well as to anyone interested in foodborne hazards and their affective detection, reduction, and prevention strategies. This book can also serve as a important reference for more specialized courses in food safety-related courses and training programs.Table of ContentsStaphylococcal Enterotoxins Food Poisoning and Detection Methods. Salmonella Species. Campylobacter Species. Escherichia coli O157:H7. Diarrhea and Enterotoxigenic: Escherichia coli. Listeria Monocytogenes as a Foodborne Pathogen: Genetic Approaches, Identification, and Detection Methods. Shigella: A Threat to the Food Industry. Norovirus.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis volume covers many new trends and developments in food science, including preparation, characterization, morphology, properties, and recyclability. The volume considers food quality, shelf life, and manufacturing in conjunction with human nutrition, diet, and health as well as the ever-growing demand for the supply and production of healthier foods.Distinguished scientists specializing in various disciplines discuss basic studies, applications, recent advances, difficulties, and breakthroughs in the field. The volume includes informative discussions and new research on food formulations, manufacturing techniques, biodegradably flexible packaging, packaged foods, beverages, fruits and vegetable processing, fisheries, milk and milk products, frozen food and thermo processing, grain processing, meat and poultry processing, rheological characteristics of foods, heat exchangers in the food industry, food and health (including natural cures and food supplements), spice and spice processing, and more.Trade Review"The Editors of the book ‘Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies’ categorized the contents into four parts. The medicinal properties of the H. erinaceus, the hedgehog mushroom in the treatment of peripheral injury has been put forth with the experimental procedure. Probiotics improve the intestinal health and stimulate the immune system. The history and the effect of probiotics on health, mechanism of action, the probiotic food products are well summarized. The novel properties of enzymes from aquatic sources in food industry for example protease, lipase, chitinase and chitonase, alginate, lyase and agarase, carrageenases, extremozyes with their properties and their future prospects are explained explicity in chapter 3. The readers will get insights into immense potentials of Musa paradisiaca on health, the nutritional properties, variety of value added products with banana flour, noodles, the plantain starch and bioactive compounds in banana peel. The role of Type III resistant starch and flour of culinary banana with their properties and sensory quality of brown breads is posited in chapters 4 and 5.Part II of the book takes into the journey of proteins, aminoacids, oils and safety of food and food products. The wide applications of fish gel in food industry; peptide derivates from seafood processing waste by enzymatic hydrolysis, their bioactive properties including antihypertensive, antioxidant, anticoagulate and microbial activity, oxidative stability of fish oil microencapsules with organo essential oil is put forth with illustrations, figures and experimental procedures through chapters 6 to 8. The biological, chemical and physical factors affecting meat quality; the laws and regulations in India with respect to livestock industry and export laws by various organizations is briefly summarized. The source of occurence of acrylamide, toxicity level in the food experimental procedures to confirm the presence and detoxication methods is briefed in an understandable manner to the readers.Novel post harvest technologies such as irradiation, pulsed light, pulsed electric field, ultrasound and high pressure processing that help retain the nutritional value in the development of ready to eat food products is highlighted with references. Ionizing radiation treatment and hurdle technologies for preserving foods to extend shelf life and maintain food sensory qualities is gaining popularity in recent years is discussed explicitly. Radio frequency heating is another field of emerging technology in food preservation. The major technological aspects and its current applications is well explained in terms of the fundamental principle, mechanism and process parameters, factors affecting the dielectric properties of foods and equipment design. Various encapsulation methods and its applications in the encapsulation of bioactive food ingredients; electrospinning method, a nutraceutical delivery system using biopolymers are gaining great attention in the field of food science and delivery systems. The editors had brought into light the nutritional properties of under utilized crops; fungal retting technology of jute; an alternative nutritious substrate with cashew apple waste residue coupled with fermentation for cultivation of edible mushroom. Custard with improved sensory profile developed from a combination of germinated legumes and cereals, extended snacks from kinnow peel, experimental used in the development of these products, applications of green leaf protein concentrate in extended food products; formulation of spray dried nutritionally rich honey powder enhanced with functional compounds - these concepts are well illustrated with experimental procedure used in part IV of the book.The book focuses on the emerging novel technologies in the field of food science bringing into light the works of distinguished scientists with voluminous information on every aspect of food technology to the readers."-- R. BALASASIREKHAThe Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol.57 (2), April - June 2020Table of ContentsLion’s Mane: The Medicinal Mushroom That Offers New Hope for Peripheral Neuropathy. Understanding Probiotics: A Review. Aquatic Enzymes and Their Applications in Seafood Industry. Biofuels from Microalgae Their Production and Extraction: A Review. Utilization and Value Addition of Culinary Banana: The Potential Food for Health. Modification of Culinary Banana Resistant Starch and Its Application. Gelatine from Cold Water Fish Species and Their Functional Properties. Fish Processing Waste Protein Hydrolysate: A Rich Source of Bioactive Peptides. Effect of Oregano Essential Oil on the Stability of Microencapsulated Fish Oil. Safety Considerations of Raw Meat: An Indian Perspective. Acrylamide in Food Products: Occurrence, Toxicity, Detoxification, and Determination. Improving Quality of Ready-to-Eat, Minimally Processed Produce Using Non-Thermal Postharvest Technologies. Radiation Processing: An Emerging Postharvest Preservation Method for Improving Food Safety and Quality. Foods Preserved with Hurdle Technology. Radio Frequency Applications in Food Processing. Microencapsulation of Bioactive Food Ingredients: Methods, Applications, and Controlled Release Mechanism: A Review. Electrospinning as a Novel Delivery Vehicle for Bioactive Compounds in Food. Underutilized Novel Xeric Crop: Kair (Capparis decidua). Value Addition of Underutilized Crops of India by Extrusion Cooking Technology. Fungal Retting Technology of Jute Fiber. Composting of Cashew Apple Waste Residue for Cultivating Paddy Straw Mushroom. Quality Characteristics of Custard Made from Composite Flour of Germinated Finger Millet, Rice, and Soybean. Kinnow Peel-Rice Based Expanded Snacks: Investigating Extrudate Characterstics and Optimizing Process Conditions. Development and Partial Characterization of Biodegradable Film from Composite of Lotus Rhizome Starch, Whey Protein Concentrate, and Psyllium Husk. Green Leaf Protein Concentrate and Its Application in Extruded Food Products. Development of Spray-Dried Honey Powder with Vitamin C and Antioxidant Properties Using Maltodextrin as Carrier.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWith the increasing need and demand for fresh fruits and vegetables, the field of postharvest science is continuously evolving. Endeavors are being made by scientists involved in postharvest research for maintenance of the quality and safety of fresh horticultural produce to enhance the postharvest life and to extend the availability of the produce in both time and space. This volume, Emerging Postharvest Treatment of Fruits and Vegetables, addresses the demand for the development and application of effective technologies for preservation of perishable food products, particularly fresh fruits and vegetables. It provides an abundance of up-to-date information about postharvest treatments. The chapters discuss a number of innovative technologies to prolong and enhance postharvest fruits and vegetables. This book will be valuable for those concerned with horticulture and postharvest technology. It provides essential information for students, teachers, professors, scientists, and entrepreneurs engaged in fresh horticultural produce handling related to this field. Table of ContentsPostharvest Treatments to Alleviate Chilling Injury in Fruits and Vegetables. Heat Treatments for Enhancing Storability of Fruits and Vegetables. Calcium: An Indispensable Element Affecting Postharvest Life of Fruits and Vegetables. Effects of Methyl Jasmonate Treatment on Fruit Quality Properties. Nitric Oxide for Enhancing Storage Life of Fruits and Vegetables. Nanotechnology in Packaging of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Biological Control of Postharvest Diseases. Application of Ozone as a Postharvest Treatment. Advances in Edible Coatings and Films for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Postharvest Treatments to Reduce Browning in Minimally Processed Products. Essential Oils and Plant Extracts as Natural Antimicrobial Agents. Polyamines for Preserving Postharvest Quality.

Read more less

Variability in vegetable pathogens is a critical issue, particularly in changing environments, as it presents challenges to accurate diagnoses and proper management. This book focuses on the diverse ecology of phytopathogens, covering the varying disease categories (acute, chronic, and emerging), the mechanisms involved in disease development, pathogen variability, and disease management. The book also discusses the preharvest and postharvest challenges that arise due to these phytopathogens.Key Features:• Provides an overview of phytopathogens that affect vegetables in various environmental conditions• Discusses how to manage vegetables affected by specific pathogens• Offers eco-friendly approaches to prevent postharvest diseases• Presents a comprehensive guide to identifying and addressing numerous diseases for individuals in the fields of horticulture

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis new volume explores the importance of phytochemicals from plants in therapeutics, focusing on the extraction of bioactive compounds and their applications in human health. Natural products and their bioactive compounds are increasingly utilized in preventive and therapeutic medication as well as for the production of pharmaceutical supplements and, more recently, as food additives to increase the functionality of foods.The first section of the volume describes recent advances in the extraction of bioactive compounds from various sources. It looks at advanced extraction techniques such as enzyme-assisted, microwave-assisted, ultrasound-assisted, pressurized liquid extraction, and supercritical extraction techniques. Part 2, on bioactive compounds and health claims, covers the roles of different bioactive compounds and their health-promoting potential for lifestyle diseases. This section explains the botany, physical characteristics, uniqueness, uses, distribution, importance, phytochemistry, bioactivities, and future trends of different functional foods.Table of ContentsPart 1: Extraction Of Bioactive Compounds And Their Applications 1. Extraction of Bioactive Molecules: Conventional vs. Novel Methods 2. Extraction of Bioactive Compounds: Conventional and Green Extraction Techniques 3. Bioactive Components in Fruits and Vegetables 4. Phytochemicals from Fruit Wastes for Sustainable and Socially Acceptable Poultry Production Part 2: Bioactive Compunds and Health Claims 5. Crocin, A Mechanistic Treatise 6. Grapes, A Nutritional Key to Combat Various Maladies 7. Phytochemistry and a Potential Therapeutic Perspective of Melon Seeds 8. Linalool, A Natural Chemotherapy against Various Maladies 9. Garlic: From Nutritional to Nutraceutical Viewpoint 10. Health Perspectives of Persimmon

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis valuable volume addresses the growing consumer demand for novel functional food products and for high-value, nutritionally rich products by focusing on the sources and applications of bioactives from food. The chapters in the book describe functional properties and discuss applications of the selected food ingredients obtained from various sources, including culinary banana, phalsa, pseudocereals, roselle calyces, asparagus, and more.Several chapters address the resurgence of interest in pseudocereals due to their excellent nutritional and biological values, gluten-free composition, and the presence of some health-promoting compounds. The book also looks at utilizing industrial byproducts for making functional and nutraceutical ingredients. The chapters on prebiotics and probiotics highlight different functional properties, and a chapter on food allergens discusses advancements in detection and management in the food manufacturing industries.Trade Review“An interesting book encompassing health functionality of selected foods, including their active components. … This book would be interesting for graduate students and researchers interested in an overview of the functionality of different traditional food products and ways of utilizing biomaterials to develop value-added bio-products.”—Mohammad Shafiur Rahman, Professor, Food Science and Nutrition, Sultan Qaboos University, OmanTable of Contents1. Chemical Modification and Characterization of Culinary Banana (Musa ABB) Starch and Its Application 2. Functional Foods from Different Sources 3. Recent Trend on Dietary Natural Products for Prevention and Treatment of Cancer 4. Probiotic Foods 5. Bioactive Compounds and Health Benefits of Phalsa: An Underutilized Fruit 6. Pseudocereals: Nutritional Composition, Functional Properties, and Food Applications 7. Development of Functional Food Products from Food Waste 8. Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) Calyces: A Potential Source of Natural Color and Its Health Benefits 9. Phytochemical, Pharmacological, and Food Applications of Asparagus (A. racemosus ) 10. Functional and Technological Properties of Probiotics and Prebiotics 11. Food Allergens: Detection and Management 12. Cereals and Pseudocereals: General Introduction, Classification, and Nutritional Properties 13. Indigeneous Fermented Beverages of the Indian Subcontinent: Processing Methods and Nutritional and Nutraceutical Potential 14. Food Industry Byproducts: Resource for Nutraceuticals and Biomedical Applications

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhile also addressing the need for more effective processing technologies for increased safety and quantity, the dairy industry needs to address the growing customer demand for new and innovative dairy foods with enhanced nutritional value. This volume looks at new research, technology, and applications in the engineering of milk products, specifically covering functional bioactivities to add value while increasing the quality and safety of milk and fermented milk products. Chapters in the book look at the functional properties of milk proteins and cheese, functional fermented milk-based beverages, biofunctional yoghurt, antibiotic resistant pathogens, and other probiotics in dairy food products.Trade Review“Covers all the aspects on recent happenings in the dairy and food industry. This edited book has been compiled with chapters from scientists working in different disciplines in dairy science and technology on the functional milk proteins, functional cheese, probiotics, and functional dairy beverages, mechanization of dairy processing, non-thermal technology, antibiotic resistant pathogens, and quality and safety of dairy foods. A useful guide for the undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as for dairy and food personnel for upgrading their knowledge and concepts on recent happenings in dairy science and technology.”—Yogesh Khetra, PhD, Professor, Dairy Technology Division, National Dairy Research Institute, India“Covers all the aspects on recent happenings in the dairy and food industry. This edited book has been compiled with chapters from scientists working in different disciplines in dairy science and technology on the functional milk proteins, functional cheese, probiotics, and functional dairy beverages, mechanization of dairy processing, non-thermal technology, antibiotic resistant pathogens, and quality and safety of dairy foods. A useful guide for upgrading knowledge and concepts on recent happenings in dairy science and technology.”—Yogesh Khetra, PhD, Professor, National Dairy Research Institute, IndiaTable of ContentsPart 1: Functional Bioactivities Of Milk Products 1. Functional Properties of Milk Proteins 2. Composite Dairy Foods: Scope, Applications, and Benefits 3. Functionality Enhancement in Cheese Part 2: Novel Technologies In Processing Of Milk Products 4. Emerging Trends in Concentration and Drying of Milk and Milk Products 5. Technological and Biochemical Aspects of Ghee (Butter Oil) Part 3: Technological Advances In Fermented Milk Products 6. Functional Fermented Milk-Based Beverages 7. Biofunctional Yoghurt and Its Bioactive Peptides 8. Antibiotic Resistant Pathogens in Milk and Milk Products Part 4: Quality And Safety Of Milk Products 9. Quality and Safety Management in the Dairy Industry 10. Genetic Improvement of Dairy Starter Cultures and Lactic Acid Bacteria 11. Metabolic Engineering of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) 12. Metabolites of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) for Food Biopreservation 13. Shelf-Life Extension of Fermented Milk Products 14. Probiotics: From Science to Technology 15. Applications of Probiotics in Dairy Food Products

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisIn the space of a few short years, English and Welsh sparkling wines have become recognised as some of the best in the world. Improvements in viniculture, a changing climate and terroir that often mimics the conditions found in the Champagne region of France have combined with the care and attention of predominantly artisanal makers to make fantastic wine. Travelling around more than 50 vineyards, Sparkling Wine celebrates this revolution. The expert author provides tasting notes, visiting information, and details on the terroir for each vineyard, along with engaging insight into the makers and their craft. This book provides an effervescent accompaniment to any country holiday. It collates directions, maps and opening times, making for an informative and accessible guide. You are rarely as far from a vineyard as you might think, and with Sparkling Wine in your pocket, with its pictures of rambling hills and grape-laden vines, Britain's vineyards seem even closer still.Trade Review'I loved that there was so much information in the book from grape information such grape variety, directions to the vineyards with maps as well as opening times. The book is almost like a wine guide whereby you can either physically head to the locations to tour the vineyards or use it as a wine guide to try out the different wines from the comfort of your home.' www.yeahlifestyle.com, June 2019

Read more less

Book SynopsisHealthful Lipids addresses critical and current regulatory issues and emerging technologies, as well as the efforts made toward the production of healthier lipids. This book examines the latest technological advancements and the emerging technologies in processing and analysis, health-related concerns, and strategies used in the production and application of healthful lipids. It also includes an in-depth patent review on enzyme modified and trans-free fats and oils. This book is a valuable reference not only to graduate students and individuals interested in food research, product development, food processing, nutrition, dietetics, quality assurance, genetic engineering of oil crops, oil processing, fat substitutes, and lipid biotechnology, but also to food industry professionals seeking background and advanced knowledge in lipids.Table of ContentsPreface, Part 1: Current Regulatory Issues, Part 2: Processing and Emerging Analytical Technologies, Part 3: Nutrition and Biochemistry, Part 4: Enzyme and Lipid Biotechnology, Part 5: Oxidation, Part 6: Applications of Healthful Lipids, Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis text presents a compilation of topics that have been taught at Metabolic University (MU), an interactive, didactic educational program that has trained over 600 metabolic dietitians/nutritionists, physicians, nurses and genetic counselors. This book was created in 2014 for the metabolic community. The 1st edition contains only subject matter covered at Metabolic University; therefore, it is not a comprehensive treatise on Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD) but rather a text on the most frequently encountered challenges in IMD nutrition. Each chapter in the book highlights principles of nutrition management, how to initiate a diet, and biomarkers to monitor the diet. Recognizing that there are variations in practice, this book addresses that the key to management lies in the understanding how the inactivity of an enzyme in a metabolic pathway determines which components of the diet must be restricted and which must be supplemented as well as the monitoring of appropriate biomarkers to make diet adjustments and ensure the goals of therapy are met The 2nd edition is an updated and more extensive version covering the nutrition management of IMD, and covers a wide range of these disorders, including phenylketonuria and other aminoacidopathies, organic acidemias, urea cycle disorders, fatty acid oxidation disorders, galactosemia and glycogen storage diseases. Guidance is also provided on laboratory evaluations and biochemical testing and monitoring. Topics such as newborn screening for IMD, as well as nutrition management during pregnancy and transplantation, are also addressed. In addition, current medical management therapies is included.Table of ContentsBackground: Introduction to Genetics.- Expanded Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Diseases.- Nutrition Education.- Pathophysiology of Inherited Metabolic Disease.- Metabolic Intoxication Syndrome in a Newborn.- Anabolism: Practical Strategies.- Protein Requirements in Inherited Metabolic Diseases.- Laboratory Evaluations in Inherited Metabolic Diseases. Aminoacidopathies: Phenyketonuria: Phenylalanine Neurotoxicity.- Phenylketonuria: The Diet Basics.- Understanding Large Neutral Amino Acids and the Blood Brain Barrier.- Tetrahydrobiopterin Therapy in Phenylketonuria.- Maternal Phenylketonuria.- Homocystinuria: Diagnosis and Management.- Nutrition Management of Urea Cycle Disorders.- Nutrition Management of Maple Syrup Urine Disease. Organic Acidemias: Organic Acidemias.- Glutaric Acidemia Type 1: Diagnosis and Management.- Nutrition Management of Glutaric Acidemia Type 1.- Nutrition Management of Propionic Acidemia and Methylmalonic Acidemia.- Nutrition Management during Pregnancy: Maple Syrup Urine Disease, Propionic Acidemia and Urea Cycle Disorders. Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders: Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders.- Nutrition Studies in Long Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders: Diet Composition and Monitoring.- Nutrition Management of Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders. Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Nutrition Management of Galactosemia.- Glycogen Storage Disease.- Nutrition Management of Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1.

Read more less

Book SynopsisOrganic nanomaterials and their synthesis.- Characteristics, composition, and structure of organic nanomaterials.- Mechanical Properties of Organic Nanomaterials for Food Packaging.- Organic- Based Nanomaterials and their use in Food Packaging.- Cellulose based nanomaterials for food packaging: Opportunities and challenges.- Starch-based nanomaterials for food packaging.- Chitosan-based nanomaterials for food packaging.- Proteins-based nanomaterials for food packaging.- Conjugated organic nanomaterials.- Nano-Emulsions for Edible Coating.- Safety and Regulatory Issues of Organic Nanomaterial.

Read more less

Book Synopsis1. Research trends in non-bovine milk: Key areas, advancement, and challenges.- 2. Emerging processing technologies in dairy processing.- 3. A2 milk: Status, technology, and limitation.- 4. Trends in the yoghurt fortification: Ingredients and challenges.- 5. Current trends on coagulated and heat-desiccated dairy products.- 6. Novel methods of adulteration detection of milk powder.-  7. Traceability and digitization tools in the dairy industry.- 8. Quality, nutritional, and functionality of meat products.- 9. Advanced biotechnological tools and techniques for muscle food identification.- 10. Recent developments in meat alternatives.- 11. Traceability, digitization, and processing trends in the meat industry.- 12. Trends in poultry and egg-based food.- 13. Public health concerns about animal-based foods.- 14. Therapeutics potential of animal-based fermented foods.- 15. Animal-based food waste and by-product utilization.

Read more less

Book SynopsisEdible flowers: An overview.- Postharvest Processing Methods of Edible Flowers for Their Extended Preservation.- Exploring the Nutrients, Antioxidants, and Bioactive Compounds in Edible Flowers.- Mineral Composition of Edible Flowers.- Effect of Packaging Materials and Storage Period on Phytonutrient Content of Edible Flowers.- Antioxidant Potential of Edible Flowers.- Bioactive Compounds and Therapeutic Potential of Edible Flowers.- Toxicological Effects of Edible Flowers.- Nanoparticle Synthesis from Edible Flowers and their Food Applications.- Quantification and Characterization of Edible Flowers.- Safety Concerns/Issues and Consumer Acceptance of Edible Flowers.- Food Applications of Edible Flowers.- Health Benefits/Claims of Edible Flowers.- Valorization of Edible Flowers for Development of Novel Food and Dairy Products.- Technological Advancements and Current Market Trends in the Edible Flowers Industry.

Read more less

Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Fundamentals On Natural Language And Food Perception.- Handling Text Data.- Food Related Text Data Collection Experimental Aspects, Analysis And Use Cases.- Reuse Of Large Corpus Of Food Related Text Data Use Cases.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPart 1 Nutritional and Chemical Composition of Dates.- Chapter 1. Global History of Dates.- Chapter 2. Chemical and Nutritional Composition of Dates.- Chapter 3. Health and Functional Benefits of Dates.- Part II. Non-Conventional and Innovative Date Processing Technology. Chapter 4. High Pressure Processing of Dates.- Chapter 5. Date Processing by Pulse Electric Field.- Chapter 6. Ultraviolet Processing of Date.- Chapter 7.  Date Processing Using X-ray Technology.- Chapter 8. Cold Plasma Processing of Dates.- Part III. Value-added and Innovative Date Food Products.- Chapter 9. Development and Application of Dates for Nutrition Bars for Athletes.- Chapter 10. Probiotic Date Functional Food Product.- Chapter 11. Valorisation of Dates as Dietary Supplements for Human Health.- Chapter 12. Dates as Dairy Food Ingredients.- Chapter 13. Development of Novel Bakery Date Products.- Part IV. Non-Traditional Date Processing and Applications.- Chapter 14. Solvent, Enzymatic and Ultrasonic Extraction of Date Phenolic Compounds.-  Chapter 15. Extraction of Bioactive Compounds for Nutraceutical Potential.- Chapter 16. Potential Extraction Techniques For The Extraction of Phenolic Compounds From Dates.

Read more less

Book Synopsis1.Introduction.- 2.Pre-treatment and production of olive oil.- 3. Agronomic and environmental factors.- 4.Analysis of olive oils: Sensory analysis, authentication, adulteration detection, and categorization of olive oils.- 5.Shelf life, oxidation, and thermal stability of olive oil.- 6.Recent studies on health benefits of olive oil.- 7.Lessons learned and concluding remarks.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book puts emphasis on the isolation, taxonomy, diagnosis (phenotypic, serology and molecular biology), epizootiology, pathogenicity mechanisms, and methods of disease control (by vaccination, immunostimulation, probiotics, prebiotics, plant products, and antimicrobial compounds. Co-infections, which are attributed to more than one microbial species have been discussed. Shortcomings in knowledge have been highlighted. This sixth edition is the successor to the original version, first published in 1987, and which fills the need for an up-to-date comprehensive text on the biological aspects of the bacterial taxa which cause disease in finfish. The book is primarily targeted at researcher workers, including postgraduate students, and diagnosticians. It is anticipated that the readership will include veterinary microbiologists, public health scientists and microbial ecologists. Trade Review“The purpose is to provide up-to-date information on emerging technology available for pathogen identification in farm-raised fish. … This book clearly meets their objectives in defining and describing the bacterial pathogens of fish. The audience is aquatic microbiologists. Any investigator could learn and immediately use the techniques described in this book. … This book presents updates on the exploding technology available for pathogen identification.” (Dennis D. French, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2017)Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Gram-positive bacteria (anaerobes and lactic acid bacteria’).- 3. Aerobic Gram-positive rods and cocci.- 4. Aeromonadaceae representatives (motile aeromonads).- 5. Aeromonadaceae representative (Aeromonas salmonicida).- 6. Enterobacteriaceae representatives.- 7. Flavobacteria and cytophagas.- 8.Francisellaceae representatives.- 9. Pseudomonads.- 10.- Vibrios.- 11. Miscellaneous pathogens.- 12. Isolation/detection.- 13.- Diagnosis.- 14. Control.- 15. Conclusions.

Read more less

Book SynopsisBioactive Egg Compounds presents the latest results and concepts in the biotechnological use of egg compounds. Following an introduction to the different compounds of egg white, yolk and shell, the nutritive value of egg compounds is discussed. The text describes procedures for processing egg compounds to improve their nutritive value, including so-called enriched eggs. Also described is the isolation and application of egg compounds with special properties, such as antibiotic action.Table of ContentsComposition and Extraction of Egg Components.- Composition and Structure of Hen Egg Yolk.- Low-density Lipoproteins (LDL) or Lipovitellenin Fraction.- High-density Lipoproteins (HDL) or Lipovitellin Fraction.- Phosvitin.- Livetin Fractions (IgY).- Lysozyme.- Ovotransferrin.- Ovalbumin and Gene-Related Proteins.- Ovomucin.- Riboflavin-Binding Protein (Flavoprotein).- Avidin.- Proteases.- Antiproteases.- Minor Proteins.- Structure and Formation of the Eggshell.- Eggshell Matrix Proteins.- Function of Eggshell Matrix Proteins.- Use of Egg Compounds for Human Nutrition.- Nutritional Evaluation of Egg Compounds.- Concepts of Hypoallergenicity.- Egg Enrichment in Omega-3 Fatty Acids.- Enrichment in Vitamins.- Enrichment in Selenium and Other Trace Elements.- Use of Eggs for Human/Animal Health and Biotechnology.- Compounds with Antibacterial Activity.- Egg-Protein-Derived Peptides with Antihypertensive Activity.- Use of IgY Antibodies in Human and Veterinary Medicine.- Egg Compounds with Antioxidant and Mineral Binding Properties.- Use of Lecithin and Lecithin Fractions.- Extraction of Several Egg Compounds at a Pilot Scale.- Use of Egg Compounds for Cosmetics and Pharmaceutics.- Use of Egg Compounds for Cryoprotection of Spermatozoa.- Egg-Protein-Based Films and Coatings.- Magnetic Particles for Egg Research.- Avidin-Biotin Technology.

Read more less