Smriti Chaturvedi – författare

Commonly used and associated with gut health and nutrition, the rapidly growing field of 'biotics' a collective term for probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, parapostbiotcs and more, is constantly being challenged for its validity of health applications and its adaptation into the food industry for therapeutic benefits in functional products. Paraprobiotics, Postbiotics and Psychobiotics in Foods: From Concept to Validated Application is a gateway for readers to focus on the broad insights of the biotic arena to establish foundational understanding. Divided into three sections, one for each of the major topics, Paraprobiotics, Postbiotics and Psychobiotics in Foods: From Concept to Validated Application treats each individually but consistently, and gives readers an introduction to emerging concepts and how ‘biotics’ are being used in the development of health promoting and therapeutic functional food products. Each section begins with an introductory chapter that defines mechanisms of action, sources and health benefits, and is followed by the associated potential application of these components in food products. Sections conclude with detailed information on the regulatory, technical and quality control aspects associated with such food products. This book gives readers a better understanding and acceptance of ‘biotics’ used for functional foods.Introduces the nomenclature of different classes of bioticsDifferentiates paraprobiotics, and postbiotics from probiotics and prebioticsDefines psychobiotic and its influence on the gut-brain relationship for emotional, cognitive, systemic, and mental healthShowcases different biotics and their emerging therapeutic potential in functional food productsHighlights quality control and regulatory aspects of certain classes of biotics

Developed using different matrices such as dairy, cereals, legumes, fruits, and vegetables, synbiotic food products combine the benefits of both probiotics and prebiotics. This book is a clear and comprehensive guide to the core concepts of synbiotic foods, and associated technological advancements and applications across food groups. Using clear, scientific language, this book equips readers with in-depth knowledge of synbiotic products, processing methods, applications, and acceptance.This is a pioneering book on synbiotic foods, being the first of its kind to include the following features:Explores fundamental aspects across various matricesChapter summaries via 10 concise bullet pointsMultiple-choice questions (MCQs) aiding study for national-level competitive examsShort and long descriptive answer-type questions for comprehensive exam preparationDesigned as a one-stop resource, this book particularly appeals to undergraduate and postgraduate students of Food Science, Food Technology, Food Biotechnology and Food Microbiology.