TY - BOOK AU - Merillon,J.M. AU - Ramawat,K.G. TI - Bioactive molecules in food T2 - Reference series in phytochemistry, AV - TX531 .B56 2019 PY - 2019/// CY - Cham PB - Springer KW - Food KW - Composition KW - Bioactive compounds KW - Food Science KW - Plant Biochemistry KW - Nutrition KW - Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology KW - Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk N1 - includes bibliographical references; Available to OhioLINK libraries N2 - This reference work provides comprehensive information about the bioactive molecules presented in our daily food and their effect on the physical and mental state of our body. Although the concept of functional food is new, the consumption of selected food to attain a specific effect existed already in ancient civilizations, namely of China and India. Consumers are now more attentive to food quality, safety and health benefits, and the food industry is led to develop processed- and packaged-food, particularly in terms of calories, quality, nutritional value and bioactive molecules. This book covers the entire range of bioactive molecules presented in daily food, such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, isoflavonoids, carotenoids, vitamin C, polyphenols, bioactive molecules presented in wine, beer and cider. Concepts like French paradox, Mediterranean diet, healthy diet of eating fruits and vegetables, vegan and vegetarian diet, functional foods are described with suitable case studies. Readers will also discover a very timely compilation of methods for bioactive molecules analysis. Written by highly renowned scientists of the field, this reference work appeals to a wide readership, from graduate students, scholars, researchers in the field of botany, agriculture, pharmacy, biotechnology and food industry to those involved in manufacturing, processing and marketing of value-added food products ER -