Author: B. Williamson
Publisher:
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Category : Berries
Languages : en
Pages : 432

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Contains 2 volumes (696 p.) of symposium papers previously published in book form.

Author: B. Williamson
Publisher:
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Category : Berries
Languages : en
Pages : 270

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Author: Margot Skinner
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118635590
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 544

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For centuries we have known that fruit is important for health, but we are only just beginning to fully understand why. Bioactives in Fruit: Health Benefits and Functional Foods aims to summarise some of our current knowledge on the bioactive compounds that are associated with the health benefits of specific fruits with a strong emphasis on the validation of health benefits by human intervention trials. Reflecting the current interest in food and health, the book includes strategies to retain and enhance the bioactives in fruit through breeding, growing conditions, fruit storage, processing into ingredients and production of functional foods. To accomplish this task authors with expertise in biology, chemistry, pharmacology, food science, nutrition, medicine, and horticulture have contributed. They come from universities, government and industry funded research institutes and biotechnology and food companies in Europe, the United States, Asia and New Zealand to give the book a broad perspective. This book, describing fruit bioactives, their health benefits when consumed as a food and related topics regarding their development into fresh or processed functional foods, will be of use to postgraduate students, researchers, functional food product developers, food regulators and anyone who has curiosity about why fruit is good for you. The information contained within will provide plant breeders with new targets for the development of value-added horticultural products, and will also provide nutritionists and dieticians with a useful resource for developing strategies to assist in preventing or slowing disease onset or severity. Bioactives in Fruit: Health Benefits and Functional Foods is a major resource which will be required reading for anyone working in the fields of health and functional foods.

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Category : Berries
Languages : en
Pages : 132

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Author: Dr. Pál Benedek
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Category : Fertilization of plants
Languages : en
Pages : 360

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Author: Ernest Small
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1466585943
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 768

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Many North American plants have characteristics that are especially promising as candidates for expanding our food supply and generating new economically competitive crops. This book is an informative analysis of the top 100 indigenous food plants of North America, focusing on those species that have achieved commercial success or have substantial market potential. The book's user-friendly format provides concise information on each plant. It examines the geography and ecology, history, economic and social importance, food and industrial uses, and the economic future of each crop.

Author: British Library. Document Supply Centre
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Category : Conference proceedings
Languages : en
Pages : 870

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Author: L. Lopes da Fonseca
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Category : Blueberries
Languages : en
Pages : 612

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Author: Robert R. Martin
Publisher:
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Category : Berries
Languages : en
Pages : 132

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Author: Ernest Small
Publisher: NRC Research Press
ISBN: 0660198584
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 657

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"This beautifully illustrated book reviews scientific and technological information about the world's major food plants and their culinary uses. An introductory chapter discusses nutritional and other fundamental scientific aspects of plant foods. The 100 main chapters deal with a particular species or group of species. All categories of food plants are covered, including cereals, oilseeds, fruits, nuts, vegetables, legumes, herbs, spices, beverage plants and sources of industrial food extracts. Information is provided on scientific and common names, appearance, history, economic and social importance, food uses (including practical information on storage and preparation), as well as notable curiosities. There are more than 3000 literature citations in the book and the text is complemented by over 250 exquisitely drawn illustrations. Given the current, alarming rise in food costs and increasing risk of hunger in many regions, specialists in diverse fields will find this reference work to be especially useful. As well, those familiar with Dr. Small's books or those with an interest in gardening, cooking and human health in relation to diet will want to own a copy of this book."--Publisher's web site.