Food carotenoids : chemistry, biology and technology / Delia B. Rodriguez-Amaya.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rodriguez-Amaya, Delia B., author.

Series:

IFT Press series.

IFT Press series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Carotenoids.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (429 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, England ; Hoboken, New Jersey : IFT Press : Wiley Blackwell, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Carotenoids were first studied as natural pigments, then as precursors of vitamin A, and then as bioactive compounds against chronic diseases. These compounds have been and continue to be the subject of intense research worldwide, now with an expanded scope. Food Carotenoids: Chemistry, Biology and Technology gathers all the important information about these major compounds which impact both food quality and human health. It integrates in one volume various aspects of food carotenoids, such as: * Structures and physicochemical properties * Biosynthetic pathways and metabolism * Analysis and composition of foods * Stability and reactions during processing * Commercial production as food colorants and precursors of aroma compounds * Bioavailability and health benefits Having worked with carotenoids in various aspects for 44 years, Delia Rodriguez-Amaya is uniquely placed to pass on her wealth of knowledge in this field. This book will serve as solid background information for professionals in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry and Medical Sciences, whether in the academe, industry, governmental and non-governmental agencies.

Contents:

Nomenclature, structures, physical and chemical properties

Biosynthesis and metabolism

Qualitative and quantitative analysis

In vitro assays of bioaccessibility and antioxidant capacity

Composition and influencing factors

Effects of processing and storage

Isomerization and oxidation

Carotenoids as food colorants and precursors of aroma compounds

Bioaccessibility and bioavailability

Provitamin A activity

Carotenoids and chronic diseases.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781118864319

111886431X

9781118864333

1118864336

9781118864364

1118864360

OCLC:

927509030