Bøger i Food Biotechnology and Engineering serien

Recently, there has been notable growth in interest in ancient Latin American crops, such as chia, amaranth, quinoa, and Andean lupin. This book reports research related to the use of these crops as sources of bioactive compounds (proteins, hydrolysates, peptides, antioxidants, pre- and probiotics) and as ingredients in functional foods.

Divided in two sections, this book answers such key-questions as like how different classes of volatile compounds affect the specialty beverage sensory profile; furthermore, the section on distilled beverages brings supplies information on the contribution of maturation to the beverage volatile profile.

Starch is one of the main staples in human food, its consumption having both positive and negative aspects. The exploration and exploitation of starches from alternative botanical sources has been increasing recently due to interest in the economic and social development of tropical and sub-tropical regional economies and in support of sustainability. The book reviews existing research on various aspects of starch, including physicochemical, nutritional and functional properties, plus applications in addition to foods. Emphasis is on the various physical and chemical modifications, which are aimed at improving the properties and applicability of starch.Key FeaturesAnalyzes the state of the art of the scientific and technological problems associated with starchDescribes various applications of starch in foodsProvides a broad view on the field of starch and starchy foods

Latin-American Seeds: Agronomic, Processing and Health Aspects summarizes the recent research on Latin-American crops regarding agronomic and botanical characteristics, composition, structure, use, production, technology, and impact on human health.