Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Fruits and Nuts

665 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This Reference Work provides a comprehensive overview of bioactive compounds found in underutilized fruits and nuts around the world and it elucidates their pharmacological, biological and health effects. In this book, readers will learn about the potential applications of bioactive molecules presented in several underutilized fruits and nuts rich in carbohydrates, lipids, fats, proteins, polyphenols, carotenoids, vitamins, organic acids, and volatile compounds. Readers will also discover more about the nutraceutical importance of these underutilized crops, and will also find specific case studies of the therapeutic potential of undertilized fruits and nuts.

Written by highly renowned scientists of the field, this reference work appeals to a wide readership, from students and researchers to healthcare and industry professionals interested in plant biotechnology, biology, pharmacology and food engineering.

• Reihe: Reference Series in Phytochemistry
• ISBN: 9783030301811
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 30.04.2020
• Genre: Technik/Chemische Technik
• Verlag: Springer International Publishing
• Herausgegeben von: Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy, Vishwas Anant Bapat