Adriana Farah - Böcker

Sustainability in the Coffee Production Chain covers sustainable practices at every stage in the creation of coffee, from plant to cup. The book begins with coverage of sustainable coffee farming, with topics including regenerative agroforestry systems and the potential of different coffee plant species to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Innovative uses of coffee by-products, emission reduction, and recyclable packaging are also key areas of coverage. With sustainability considered at every step of coffee’s journey from field to mug, this book is an important resource for coffee researchers and industry professionals dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for coffee production.Considers how climate change is affecting coffee production and how coffee production may be contributing to the problemExamines each step in coffee creation, beginning with farming practices and exploring packaging and opportunities to reduce environmental harm, waste, and pollutionCovers innovative uses of coffee by-products for valorization

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world but how does the production influence chemistry and quality? This book covers coffee production, quality and chemistry from the plant to the cup. Written by an international collection of contributors in the field who concentrate on coffee research, it is edited expertly to ensure quality of content, consistency and organization across the chapters. Aimed at advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers and accompanied by a sister volume covering how health is influenced by the consumption of coffee, these titles provide an impactful and accessible guide to the current research in the field.

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world but how does the production influence the chemistry and quality and what are the health advantages or disadvantages from consuming it? This two-volume set covers Coffee: Production, Quality, and Chemistry, and Coffee: Consumption and Health Implications. Written by an international collection of contributors in the field who concentrate on coffee research, these books are aimed at advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers. Expertly edited to ensure the content and coverage is cross-referenced for consistency, quality and organization across the chapters; they provide an accessible reference to the current research in the field and information on the health aspects for nutritionists and other health professionals.

This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on the nutritional and health benefits of beverage crops.The first chapter introduces the importance of coffee leaves, highlighting their high antioxidant potential and impact on fruit quality. The chapter provides an inventory of molecules identified in the leaves of cultivated coffee trees, as well as the beneficial effects of these molecules on human health. The second chapter considers the nutritional and health-related aspects of regular coffee consumption, focussing on its ability to prevent the onset of chronic diseases. The chapter also highlights that above-average consumption of coffee can lead to the development of side effects, including caffeine tolerance, dependence and withdrawal.The third chapter discusses the main phytochemicals contained in tea, including polyphenols, amino acids, vitamins, carbohydrates and purine alkaloids. The chapter reviews the current analytical techniques available for tea characterisation, such as chromatic and spectroscopic techniques.The final chapter explores the beneficial health effects of consuming tea on a regular basis. The chapter considers the potential role for tea in combatting chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as the possible mechanisms of actions of tea constituents.