Functional Foods

An Introduction to Functional Food Products and Nutraceuticals

von Michail Syrpas, Vaida Kitrytė, Petras Rimantas Venskutonis

212 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Advancements in science and technology indicate that food ingredients can modulate body functions and prevent illness. Moreover, factors like rising healthcare costs, an aging population and an increased concern of consumers in nutritional well-being are driving globally consumer interest in functional foods and nutraceutical products. This textbook provides an introduction to the key aspects of functional foods and nutraceutical products.