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Pigmented Grains: Nutritional Properties, Bioactive Potential, and Food Application highlights the potential of pigmented grains crops in the human diet and their health benefits due to presences of the rich source of phytochemicals and pigments. Divided into 13 chapters, the book covers the breeding approaches and techniques for producing pigmented grains, the functionality and nutritional properties of wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats and rye, sorghum, millets, and pseudo cereals such as amaranth, quinoa and buckwheat. Others chapters cover the processing of pigmented grains and the effect on their functionality, utilization of pigmented grains and their by-products This is a comprehensive reference written for teachers, scientists, researchers, students, and all others who have interest in pigmented grains their potential nutritional value, utilization in food processing, value addition, and in combating malnutrition and nutritional security.

Discusses nutrition, bioactive potential, and opportunities for use in food productsPresents processing techniques for extraction and enhancing product quality from pigmented grainsCovers breeding approaches and techniques for producing pigmented grainsIncludes wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats and rye, sorghum, millets, amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat

The demand for safe and healthy foods by consumers has increased the interest in developing new food processing techniques over the past decades. Emerging technologies and techniques are not just working to increase the shelf life of food but are also functioning to maintain the same quality of the food that makes it desirable in the first place.Emerging Techniques for Food Processing and Preservation is an essential guide for professionals and researchers in the food industry who seek to stay updated on the latest advancements in food processing and preservation techniques. This comprehensive book explores cutting-edge technologies that can enhance the quality and safety of food products while also improving their shelf life.With contributions from leading experts in the field, this book covers a wide range of topics, including Electrodialysis, Refractance Window Technology, Cold Plasma, Bio Speckle Laser Technique, Nanofluids, and many others. Each chapter includes detailed explanations of the principles behind these emerging techniques, as well as case studies that demonstrate their practical applications.In this book, readers will gain insights into the principles behind these emerging techniques, their advantages and limitations, and the practical applications in various food products. Whether you are a food scientist, engineer, or a food industry professional, this book will help you stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving landscape of food processing and preservation.

The demand for safe and healthy foods by consumers has increased the interest in developing new food processing techniques over the past decades. Emerging technologies and techniques are not just working to increase the shelf life of food but are also functioning to maintain the same quality of the food that makes it desirable in the first place.Emerging Techniques for Food Processing and Preservation is an essential guide for professionals and researchers in the food industry who seek to stay updated on the latest advancements in food processing and preservation techniques. This comprehensive book explores cutting-edge technologies that can enhance the quality and safety of food products while also improving their shelf life.With contributions from leading experts in the field, this book covers a wide range of topics, including Electrodialysis, Refractance Window Technology, Cold Plasma, Bio Speckle Laser Technique, Nanofluids, and many others. Each chapter includes detailed explanations of the principles behind these emerging techniques, as well as case studies that demonstrate their practical applications.In this book, readers will gain insights into the principles behind these emerging techniques, their advantages and limitations, and the practical applications in various food products. Whether you are a food scientist, engineer, or a food industry professional, this book will help you stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving landscape of food processing and preservation.

Cereals are the principal dietary components of human diet and have been for several thousand years. Whole grain cereals are not only an excellent source of energy, but also enrich the diet. The processing of cereals prior to consumption is a necessary step in production chain to make them palatable and enhance bio- and techno-functional performance.Cereal Processing Technologies: Impact on Nutritional, Functional, and Biological Properties reviews cereal processing technologies and their impact on quality attributes of cereals, detailing the processing techniques of cereals with recent advancements followed by their impact on nutritive, functional and biological potential. Each chapter covers three major components as a) technological details for the processing treatment, b) impact on nutritive, functional and biological properties and c) characterization of processed products.Key Features:Focuses on different cereals for nutritive and functional characteristicsExplores mechanical, biological, thermal and non-thermal processing treatments of cerealsPresents impact of different treatments on biological and techno-functional properties of cerealsDiscusses characteristics of the processed productsThe contents of Cereal Processing Technologies are an asset for researchers, students and professionals, and can be potentially used as a reference and important resource for academia and future investigations. This book helps readers identify how different techniques for processing cereal grains enhance the targeted nutritional and functional quality.

The term "Nutri-Cereals" has been dedicated to ten cereals due to their unique nutritional benefits. Nutri-Cereals: Nutraceutical and Techno-Functional Potential covers these cereal grains, with each chapter focusing on nutrient composition and bioactive characterization followed by associated bio-functional properties and health benefits. Further, it covers techno-functionality of nutri-cereals including rheological properties, emulsification and foaming potential, gelation behavior, color profile and others which dictate the suitability of cereals in finished products.Key Features:Covers diverse biological and functional features of nutri-cereals to dictate their potential as functional ingredients in value-added productsDiscusses the nutraceutical potential of ten cereals: sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet, foxtail millet, barnyard millet, kodo millet, little millet, proso millet, black wheat and AmaranthusExplains how these grains are ideal ingredients for gluten free food formulations with enhanced bio- and techno-functional characteristicsAlthough many of the nutri-cereals have been known for thousands of years, due to their coarse nature and lack of processing they escaped the human diet. Now, thanks to their excellent agro-economic potential and numerous health benefits, they are once again recognized as functional ingredients. Recently, earmarked investment and funding have been observed for valorization of these crops and thus, this book will help academicians to strengthen future investigations.

Cereals are the principal dietary components of human diet and have been for several thousand years. Whole grain cereals are not only an excellent source of energy, but also enrich the diet. The processing of cereals prior to consumption is a necessary step in production chain to make them palatable and enhance bio- and techno-functional performance.Cereal Processing Technologies: Impact on Nutritional, Functional, and Biological Properties reviews cereal processing technologies and their impact on quality attributes of cereals, detailing the processing techniques of cereals with recent advancements followed by their impact on nutritive, functional and biological potential. Each chapter covers three major components as a) technological details for the processing treatment, b) impact on nutritive, functional and biological properties and c) characterization of processed products.Key Features:Focuses on different cereals for nutritive and functional characteristicsExplores mechanical, biological, thermal and non-thermal processing treatments of cerealsPresents impact of different treatments on biological and techno-functional properties of cerealsDiscusses characteristics of the processed productsThe contents of Cereal Processing Technologies are an asset for researchers, students and professionals, and can be potentially used as a reference and important resource for academia and future investigations. This book helps readers identify how different techniques for processing cereal grains enhance the targeted nutritional and functional quality.

The term "Nutri-Cereals" has been dedicated to ten cereals due to their unique nutritional benefits. Nutri-Cereals: Nutraceutical and Techno-Functional Potential covers these cereal grains, with each chapter focusing on nutrient composition and bioactive characterization followed by associated bio-functional properties and health benefits. Further, it covers techno-functionality of nutri-cereals including rheological properties, emulsification and foaming potential, gelation behavior, color profile and others which dictate the suitability of cereals in finished products.Key Features:Covers diverse biological and functional features of nutri-cereals to dictate their potential as functional ingredients in value-added productsDiscusses the nutraceutical potential of ten cereals: sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet, foxtail millet, barnyard millet, kodo millet, little millet, proso millet, black wheat and AmaranthusExplains how these grains are ideal ingredients for gluten free food formulations with enhanced bio- and techno-functional characteristicsAlthough many of the nutri-cereals have been known for thousands of years, due to their coarse nature and lack of processing they escaped the human diet. Now, thanks to their excellent agro-economic potential and numerous health benefits, they are once again recognized as functional ingredients. Recently, earmarked investment and funding have been observed for valorization of these crops and thus, this book will help academicians to strengthen future investigations.

This book provides a comprehensive and structured overview of polymer science and engineering, catering to students, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to understand the fundamentals as well as the latest advancements in the field. Organized into five well-defined sections, it systematically covers the basic principles, synthesis methods, processing techniques, characterization tools, and a wide range of real-world applications of polymers.The first section introduces readers to the foundational concepts of polymer science, including the molecular structure, polymerization techniques, and the physical properties that influence polymer performance in practical settings. It builds a strong conceptual framework for understanding how polymers behave and how their structure determines their utility.The second section delves into the diversity of polymers, from commodity plastics to cutting-edge materials such as biodegradable polymers, conductive polymers, and nanocomposites. It highlights the synthesis routes and engineering potential of each type, offering insights into how specific polymers are tailored for particular uses.Section three focuses on polymer processing and characterization, presenting the techniques used in industrial manufacturing (e.g., extrusion, injection molding, 3D printing) and analytical methods like spectroscopy and thermal analysis that reveal material properties and quality.The fourth section emphasizes the vast application domains of polymers, exploring their roles in biomedicine, electronics, automotive and aerospace sectors, and green technologies. This section bridges theory with practice, demonstrating the tangible impact of polymer science on modern life.Finally, the book concludes with emerging trends and challenges such as polymer recycling, smart materials, AI-driven research, and space technology applications positioning the reader to appreciate the dynamic future of this rapidly evolving discipline.

This book provides a comprehensive and structured overview of polymer science and engineering, catering to students, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to understand the fundamentals as well as the latest advancements in the field. Organized into five well-defined sections, it systematically covers the basic principles, synthesis methods, processing techniques, characterization tools, and a wide range of real-world applications of polymers.The first section introduces readers to the foundational concepts of polymer science, including the molecular structure, polymerization techniques, and the physical properties that influence polymer performance in practical settings. It builds a strong conceptual framework for understanding how polymers behave and how their structure determines their utility.The second section delves into the diversity of polymers, from commodity plastics to cutting-edge materials such as biodegradable polymers, conductive polymers, and nanocomposites. It highlights the synthesis routes and engineering potential of each type, offering insights into how specific polymers are tailored for particular uses.Section three focuses on polymer processing and characterization, presenting the techniques used in industrial manufacturing (e.g., extrusion, injection molding, 3D printing) and analytical methods like spectroscopy and thermal analysis that reveal material properties and quality.The fourth section emphasizes the vast application domains of polymers, exploring their roles in biomedicine, electronics, automotive and aerospace sectors, and green technologies. This section bridges theory with practice, demonstrating the tangible impact of polymer science on modern life.Finally, the book concludes with emerging trends and challenges such as polymer recycling, smart materials, AI-driven research, and space technology applications positioning the reader to appreciate the dynamic future of this rapidly evolving discipline.

This book explores the relationship between technology and social transformation in tourism, hospitality and gastronomy. It presents research and case studies, elaborating on benchmark practices adopted by tourism and hospitality professionals. In recent years, technology has transformed the tourism and hospitality industry; the chapters in this book cover areas such as guest experience and service quality, as well as operational areas such as housekeeping and waste management. Further social transformation in tourism is a result of drivers such as a growing interest in gastronomy and the use of social media; this is covered in the first part of the book. The second part outlines how communities may learn from these events. With contributions from academics, entrepreneurs, destination managers and government officials from the South Asia region, this book offers a real insight in to these areas of growing interest and provide a useful resource for those researching and studying within the areas of tourism development and hospitality.

Pasta is a conventional Italian product made from durum wheat semolina and characterized by high protein content, firm shape and texture. Extrusion technology allows incorporation of a variety of ingredients to pasta such as legumes, millets, pseudo cereals and others including mushrooms, tubers and pigmented components to enrich conventional pasta. It is a convenient, popular and versatile product, offering the food industry and researchers the opportunity to offer high nutritional quality by using alternative ingredients of nutritive excellence with a high concentration of bioactive components which induce several health benefits through antioxidative pathways. To deal with compromised functional properties of resultant pasta, different techno-functional interventions including use of hydrocolloids and modification of flours which are used to improve rheological and textural profile are necessary.Advances in Pasta Technology documents the history of pasta and its rise from niche to mainstream. The book is divided into 4 sections including an introduction that covers pasta history, global market statistics, traditional pasta making technology and processing along with quality characteristics. Another section is dedicated to nutritive valorization of pasta including modulation in the bio-functional characteristics as a function of ingredients including development of gluten free pasta, micronutrient fortification approach and use of protein, fibre and antioxidant rich flours as potential alternative ingredients. Further sections focus on technological approaches to enhance the performance of specialty pasta including additives, modification of flours and processing techniques and quality management, plant project profile and cost analysis details. This text highlights every aspect of pasta science, technology and market control.

Master the physics behind the materials that drive modern technology Properties and Applications of Advanced Materials, by Savita Sharma and V. Bhasker Raj, delivers comprehensive coverage of advanced materials physics, combining foundational theory with cutting-edge applications. The book addresses the critical gap between introductory materials science and the sophisticated understanding needed for contemporary technological innovation. This volume tackles the complex physics underlying semiconductors, dielectrics, magnetic materials, polymers, liquid crystals, and carbon-based nanostructures, providing professionals with the deep knowledge required to manipulate material properties for advanced applications. The book progresses from fundamental semiconductor physics to specialized topics like spintronics, conducting polymers, ferroelectric devices, and graphene-based electronics. Contributions from leading academic and industry experts emphasize practical synthesis and characterization techniques while maintaining rigorous theoretical grounding. Each chapter connects underlying physics to real-world applications, making complex concepts accessible. Inside the book: Comprehensive treatment of electronic, magnetic, and optical properties across diverse material classes from semiconductors to carbon nanostructuresExpert coverage of synthesis techniques for thin films, nanomaterials, and advanced processing methods with practical implementation guidanceDetailed explorations of emerging technologies, including spintronics, ferroelectric memory devices, and graphene electronics applicationsIntegration of characterization methods with theoretical frameworks to enable effective materials manipulation and optimizationContemporary focus on materials enabling modern devices from smartphones to advanced sensors and actuatorsPerfect for materials scientists, solid state physicists, and engineers working in electronics, nanotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, Properties and Applications of Advanced Materials offers essential insights for developing next-generation materials and devices. It’s also a must-read for graduate students and researchers looking for an authoritative materials science resource ideal for academic and industrial settings.

The present text is written in an informal tone, and it is suggested to rephrase it in a formal tone. The text mentions a book that is likely to cover the innovative technologies such as non-thermal technology, nano-technology, non-invasive analysis of foods, newer methods of extraction, the recent know-how of food packaging, etc. The book will be useful to everyone working in the area of food to upgrade their knowledge regarding various aspects of the latest processing technologies. The compilation, in particular, is not absolutely based on any specific lecture course. However, it will definitely serve as an affluent manuscript in supporting too many course outlines related to advanced food technologies prevailing in many academic institutions.The book is expected to generate interest in many courses, including Emerging Technologies in Food Processing, Novel Food Processing Technologies, Advances in Food Technology, etc. Hence, it will fulfill the high demand for food scientists and technologists in the upcoming years and will gain popularity throughout the world. This will be an asset to all the readers thriving to upgrade their knowledge and utilize it for the betterment of mankind.The readers will become acquainted with the latest happenings and their details in all aspects of food, thus adding new dimensions to the basic research strategies. Academicians, researchers, and students will get ready references to enhance their proficiency in emerging techniques in processing of foods since it is the compilation of novel technologies with all the details required.