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Millets are low cost cereal grains and widely used in the food industry and animal husbandry as an important source of food and feed. As a rich source of starch, protein, minerals, vitamins, and specific bioactive compounds that contain beneficial antioxidant properties, they have gained considerable attention as a botanical dietary supplement and various functional foods.

Millets: Properties, Processing, and Health Benefits explores millet production, chemistry and nutritional aspects, processing technologies, product formulations, and more. Understanding the properties of millets provides a basis for better utilizing millet crops, in addition to further development of millets as an important industrial crop.

Key Features:

This book combines information on the composition, functional properties and processing along with information on the health properties of millets. With its unique presentation on millets flour and starch, it will be suitable for those wanting to use millets in various food products, including food technologists, nutritionists, research scientists, and agriculture professionals.

Millets are low cost cereal grains and widely used in the food industry and animal husbandry as an important source of food and feed. As a rich source of starch, protein, minerals, vitamins, and specific bioactive compounds that contain beneficial antioxidant properties, they have gained considerable attention as a botanical dietary supplement and various functional foods.

Millets: Properties, Processing, and Health Benefits explores millet production, chemistry and nutritional aspects, processing technologies, product formulations, and more. Understanding the properties of millets provides a basis for better utilizing millet crops, in addition to further development of millets as an important industrial crop.

Key Features:

This book combines information on the composition, functional properties and processing along with information on the health properties of millets. With its unique presentation on millets flour and starch, it will be suitable for those wanting to use millets in various food products, including food technologists, nutritionists, research scientists, and agriculture professionals.

Maize is widely cultivated throughout the world due to its high-yield potential. The economic and nutritional value of maize grains is associated with its starch content, protein, fibre, bioactive compounds, and minerals. Maize is used worldwide in the preparation of health-benefiting, antioxidant-rich, fortified products and dietary supplements.

Maize: Nutritional Composition, Processing, and Industrial Uses explores the status of maize in terms of its production, nutritional composition, biofortification, processing methods, health benefits, maize-based products and storage. This book also emphasizes the key features of maize grains which make it an ideal crop for industrial use. It covers all aspects of recent research about the maize and provides updated information.

Features:

In-depth information is provided regarding various health-benefiting nutrient components of maize flour, offering meaningful information for product formulation. This book unfolds the potential of maize grains for industrial use.

Maize is widely cultivated throughout the world due to its high-yield potential. The economic and nutritional value of maize grains is associated with its starch content, protein, fibre, bioactive compounds, and minerals. Maize is used worldwide in the preparation of health-benefiting, antioxidant-rich, fortified products and dietary supplements.

Maize: Nutritional Composition, Processing, and Industrial Uses explores the status of maize in terms of its production, nutritional composition, biofortification, processing methods, health benefits, maize-based products and storage. This book also emphasizes the key features of maize grains which make it an ideal crop for industrial use. It covers all aspects of recent research about the maize and provides updated information.

Features:

In-depth information is provided regarding various health-benefiting nutrient components of maize flour, offering meaningful information for product formulation. This book unfolds the potential of maize grains for industrial use.

Legumes can act as good sources of nutrients, especially for those who are suffering from protein related nutritional deficiency. Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) are annual legumes grown throughout the world as food and feed. The presence of specific nutrients with many health benefits makes them a valuable food commodity.

Chickpea and Cowpea: Nutritional Profile, Processing, Health Prospects and Commercial Uses explores the status of chickpea and cowpea in terms of their production, nutritional composition, processing mediated changes, and methods to remove antinutrients, bioactive peptides and their related health benefits. This book also demonstrates the key features of chickpea and cowpea which will make them an ideal substrate to be processed at a commercial scale. It covers all the aspects of latest research based on chickpea and cowpea.

Features

- Discusses information related to biochemistry of chickpea and cowpea components

- Highlights comprehensive and meaningful information related to physical and functional properties

- Explains processing mediated changes in nutritional profile of chickpea and cowpea

- Provides latest scientific facts related to chickpea and cowpea starch

- Explores various bioactive components and related health benefits

- Demonstrates storage conditions for chickpea and cowpea

In depth information is presented regarding various nutrient components and health benefits of chickpea and cowpea, which will provide meaningful information for product formulation. This book covers all aspects of recent research about the chickpea and cowpea while unravelling the hidden industrial potential of chickpea and cowpea.

Legumes can act as good sources of nutrients, especially for those who are suffering from protein related nutritional deficiency. Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) are annual legumes grown throughout the world as food and feed. The presence of specific nutrients with many health benefits makes them a valuable food commodity.

Chickpea and Cowpea: Nutritional Profile, Processing, Health Prospects and Commercial Uses explores the status of chickpea and cowpea in terms of their production, nutritional composition, processing mediated changes, and methods to remove antinutrients, bioactive peptides and their related health benefits. This book also demonstrates the key features of chickpea and cowpea which will make them an ideal substrate to be processed at a commercial scale. It covers all the aspects of latest research based on chickpea and cowpea.

Features

- Discusses information related to biochemistry of chickpea and cowpea components

- Highlights comprehensive and meaningful information related to physical and functional properties

- Explains processing mediated changes in nutritional profile of chickpea and cowpea

- Provides latest scientific facts related to chickpea and cowpea starch

- Explores various bioactive components and related health benefits

- Demonstrates storage conditions for chickpea and cowpea

In depth information is presented regarding various nutrient components and health benefits of chickpea and cowpea, which will provide meaningful information for product formulation. This book covers all aspects of recent research about the chickpea and cowpea while unravelling the hidden industrial potential of chickpea and cowpea.

Unlock the mysteries of nanotechnology''s transformative role in the food industry with Nanotechnology in the Food Industry: Applications, Recent Trends, and Future Perspectives. Embark on a journey through the latest research and developments in nanomaterials synthesis, characterization, and manipulation techniques aimed at aligning with consumer expectations. Discuss the fundamental principles underlying nanotechnology and nanomaterials, illuminating their pivotal significance in shaping the future of food production and consumption, as well as applications of nanotechnology in food industry, from revolutionizing packaging and ensuring food safety to enhancing consumer perception and extending shelf life.

Key Features

With a focus on recent advances and future prospects, this book provides detailed discussions on nanosensors, nanoparticles in food formulations, and strategies for shelf-life enhancement. It is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and scientists seeking to deepen their understanding of nanotechnology''s role in shaping the future of food.

Unlock the mysteries of nanotechnology''s transformative role in the food industry with Nanotechnology in the Food Industry: Applications, Recent Trends, and Future Perspectives. Embark on a journey through the latest research and developments in nanomaterials synthesis, characterization, and manipulation techniques aimed at aligning with consumer expectations. Discuss the fundamental principles underlying nanotechnology and nanomaterials, illuminating their pivotal significance in shaping the future of food production and consumption, as well as applications of nanotechnology in food industry, from revolutionizing packaging and ensuring food safety to enhancing consumer perception and extending shelf life.

Key Features

With a focus on recent advances and future prospects, this book provides detailed discussions on nanosensors, nanoparticles in food formulations, and strategies for shelf-life enhancement. It is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and scientists seeking to deepen their understanding of nanotechnology''s role in shaping the future of food.

Colored cereals are becoming a substance of research interest due to their unique color and health-benefiting properties. Colored grains are being utilized in the preparation of antioxidant-rich food products. Colored Cereals: Properties, Processing, Health Benefits, and Industrial Uses discusses numerous aspects of colored cereals and explores their properties, processing techniques, health benefits, and industrial applications. Furthermore, it serves as a vital resource for researchers, industry professionals, and students working on different aspects of colored cereals.

Features:

With this book, readers gain insights into the current market trends, research directions, and future potential of colored cereals, inspiring further development in this field. Renowned experts in agriculture, food science, and nutrition have curated this comprehensive volume. Their collective expertise ensures a thorough and insightful exploration of colored cereals, making this book an indispensable reference for anyone interested in this dynamic area of study.

Colored cereals are becoming a substance of research interest due to their unique color and health-benefiting properties. Colored grains are being utilized in the preparation of antioxidant-rich food products. Colored Cereals: Properties, Processing, Health Benefits, and Industrial Uses discusses numerous aspects of colored cereals and explores their properties, processing techniques, health benefits, and industrial applications. Furthermore, it serves as a vital resource for researchers, industry professionals, and students working on different aspects of colored cereals.

Features:

With this book, readers gain insights into the current market trends, research directions, and future potential of colored cereals, inspiring further development in this field. Renowned experts in agriculture, food science, and nutrition have curated this comprehensive volume. Their collective expertise ensures a thorough and insightful exploration of colored cereals, making this book an indispensable reference for anyone interested in this dynamic area of study.

This book serves as an essential guide for understanding the full potential of this remarkable plant. Drawing from a wealth of scientific research, this book explores every aspect of liquorice, from its nutritional profile to its extensive health benefits. With clear and structured chapters, the book begins with an overview of liquorice nutrient composition, followed by insights into agrarian conditions and the best agricultural practices for cultivating high-quality crops. It explores modern breeding techniques and provides a clear look at how starch is extracted, changed for different purposes, and used in various industries. The exploration continues with secondary metabolites, critical minerals, and how processing affects nutrient retention. A unique highlight is the exploration of liquorice’s untapped potential in health services, showcasing its wide-ranging medicinal properties. Postharvest management strategies ensure quality, while disease control measures and current regulatory guidelines provide a roadmap for safe and efficient production. Whether you are a researcher, a food scientist, or someone curious about the incredible uses of liquorice, this book provides an authoritative resource to unlock its potential.

Key Features:

• Provides a detailed view of liquorice nutrients and best farming methods.• Explores modern breeding techniques and commercial uses of starch.• Reveals the medicinal properties of liquorice, with detailed applications for health.• Provides guidance on managing crops post-harvest for enhanced quality and safety.• Discusses regulatory frameworks and future possibilities in farming and processing.

This book brings together traditional knowledge and modern science which makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in fully understanding this versatile plant. Whether you''re working in research, farming, or food production, this guide gives you the information and tools you need to make smart decisions and drive innovation in the field.

This book serves as an essential guide for understanding the full potential of this remarkable plant. Drawing from a wealth of scientific research, this book explores every aspect of liquorice, from its nutritional profile to its extensive health benefits. With clear and structured chapters, the book begins with an overview of liquorice nutrient composition, followed by insights into agrarian conditions and the best agricultural practices for cultivating high-quality crops. It explores modern breeding techniques and provides a clear look at how starch is extracted, changed for different purposes, and used in various industries. The exploration continues with secondary metabolites, critical minerals, and how processing affects nutrient retention. A unique highlight is the exploration of liquorice’s untapped potential in health services, showcasing its wide-ranging medicinal properties. Postharvest management strategies ensure quality, while disease control measures and current regulatory guidelines provide a roadmap for safe and efficient production. Whether you are a researcher, a food scientist, or someone curious about the incredible uses of liquorice, this book provides an authoritative resource to unlock its potential.

Key Features:

• Provides a detailed view of liquorice nutrients and best farming methods.• Explores modern breeding techniques and commercial uses of starch.• Reveals the medicinal properties of liquorice, with detailed applications for health.• Provides guidance on managing crops post-harvest for enhanced quality and safety.• Discusses regulatory frameworks and future possibilities in farming and processing.

This book brings together traditional knowledge and modern science which makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in fully understanding this versatile plant. Whether you''re working in research, farming, or food production, this guide gives you the information and tools you need to make smart decisions and drive innovation in the field.