Mohd Aaqib Sheikh – författare

Pulse proteins are reshaping the future of food. Once regarded simply as macronutrients, they are now recognised as dynamic components that define flavour, texture, functionality and nutritional value. Pulse Proteins: Food Product Formulation follows the complete lifecycle of pulse proteins in the food industry, from botanical sources through state‑of‑the‑art extraction and isolation, targeted modification and rigorous characterisation, to their diverse food applications. It showcases techniques and sustainable practices used to obtain pure, high‑quality pulse protein fractions and examines the real‑world processing hurdles and innovation opportunities inherent in deploying pulses as credible alternatives to animal proteins.This book offers a comprehensive survey of major and emerging pulses, detailing their nutritional composition, bioactive compounds, nutraceutical potential and global production landscapes. It integrates advances in extraction, modification and functionality with insights into bioactivity and formulation, linking molecular properties to sensory performance and stability in finished products. For food scientists, researchers, product developers and sustainability leaders, this book provides the evidence base, technical depth and practical guidance needed to accelerate pulse‑based innovation and deliver better, more sustainable foods.

Prunus fruits are categorized as drupes or stone fruits. The fleshy mesocarp surrounding the pit is edible, and within this pit lies the kernel, which is a rich source of nutrients and phytochemicals. During Prunus fruit processing, a significant quantity of pits is produced, but typically thrown away, charred, or disposed of in landfills, leading to various environmental issues. This book explores the sustainability of nutrient-dense Prunus kernels and offers practical insights, case studies, and expert perspectives. Sustainable Kernel Utilization: Chemistry, Processing, Health Functionality, and Bio-Economy provides a comprehensive understanding of the compositional characteristics of Prunus kernels. It offers a road map for sustainable and innovative approaches utilized in Prunus kernels stewardship into valuable products. Readers will discover strategies to enhance the economic potential of Prunus kernels, while minimizing their environmental impact. Key Features: • Provides a comprehensive understanding of Prunus kernels, including their nutritional composition, toxic compounds, bioactive compounds, nutraceutical potential, and diverse applications • Discusses conventional and novel techniques and innovations employed during post-harvest handling and storage of Prunus kernels • Addresses the current processing challenges, opportunities, and sustainable strategic approaches to utilizing Prunus kernels as an alternative nutrient-dense resource • Covers waste reduction strategies, food security, sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and diverse applications of Prunus kernels

The demand for vegetables has created significant stress on global vegetable processing industries to produce safe and long-lasting produce. Many different unit operations are involved in the fruit and vegetable processing industries for converting vegetables to finished and nutritional products. Gourds: Processing Techniques and Nutraceutical Values has been conceptualized to cater to the needs of Students, Researchers, Scientists, and Professors working in the field. The chapters in this book provide an easier understanding of the most important fundamentals, concepts, and processes along with the most updated findings, processes and technologies in the field. The book starts with an overview of gourds, comprehensively presenting a production status of gourds worldwide. Further, gourds such as Ash gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge and Sponge gourd, Bottle gourds, Snake gourd, Spiny/Spine (hedgehog) gourd, Ivy gourd, Pointed gourd, Cucumber and Apple gourd are focused on with an overview on post-harvest management, medicinal value, fruit processing along with the utilization of peel and seeds in different products. The technical operations in vegetable industries are illustrated through the concepts and mechanisms covered in the book. For anyone seeking a single source on the processing specifics and nutraceutical value of gourds, the text provides all the necessary updated information.