Methods of analysis for functional foods and nutraceuticals

Reflects the advances in the field of functional foods and nutraceuticals. This book provides techniques for the analysis of carotenoids, phytoestrogens, flavonoids, vitamins, and carbohydrates. It contains chapters which discuss peptides, saponins, lignins, and sulfur compounds.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hurst, W. Jeffrey [ (William Jeffrey)] , 1948- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press , 2008
Edition:2nd ed
Series:Functional foods and nutraceuticals series
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Online Access:Table of contents only
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Phytoestrogens
  • 2. Analysis of fatty acids in functional foods with emphasis on v3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid
  • 3. Analysis of flavonoids in functional foods and nutraceuticals
  • 4. Exploitation of residues from vineyards, olive groves, and wine and oil production to obtain phenolic compounds of high-added value
  • 5. Anthocyanins
  • 6. Carotenoids and provitamin A in functional foods
  • 7. Chlorophylls
  • 8. Water-soluble vitamins
  • 9. Amino acid analysis
  • 10. Carbohydrates and other electrochemically active compounds in functional foods