Biotechnology in functional foods and nutraceuticals

Biotechnology in functional foods and nutraceuticals

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Written by top-tier researchers and scientists, this book provides a review of current research on biotechnology in the food and nutraceuticals industries.The contributors describe state-of-the art procedures for genetic engineeringof functional foods; applications of marine and animal biotechnology in nutrition; enhancement of bioactive phenolic metabolites; safety considerations of probiotics; and biotechnology to increase the bioavailability of phytonutrients. Additional topics incude the improvement of nutritional value in functionalfoods, food manufacturing technology, quality assurance, as well as legal, social, and regulatory aspects of food and nutrition biotechnology.

  • ISBN: 978-1-4200-8711-6
  • Editorial: CRC Press
  • Encuadernacion: Cartoné
  • Páginas: 584
  • Fecha Publicación: 25/02/2010
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés