Description |
xxi, 647 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Summary |
"The book begins with an introduction to the source, history, functionality, and chemical, physical, and physiological properties of foods, followed by the health benefits, mechanisms of antioxidant action, anticancer and antiaging properties, and clinical and epidemiological evidence. Chapters detail processing technology and systems, equipment, preparation, and quality control, as well as storage, industrial, marketing, and economical aspects."--BOOK JACKET |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Functional foods.
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Diet -- Asia.
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Author |
Shahidi, Fereidoon, 1951-
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Ho, Chi-Tang, 1944-
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LC no. |
2004057109 |
ISBN |
0824758552 |
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