Adequate intake of fruits has been linked with the reduction in the risk of chronic diseases and maintenance of body weight. Fruits and Their Roles in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods covers recent research related to the bioactive compounds present in a variety of fruits. Novel techniques and methodologies used in the extraction, isolation, and identification of bioactive compounds of functional fruits are discussed in detail.
Written by various experts in the field, the book examines a variety of fruit including apple, pear, mango, pomegranate, papaya, watermelon, pineapple, banana, and orange, among others.
Key Features
* Covers all aspects related to the role of fruits in the nutraceutical and functional foods
* Examines the health elements of bioactive compounds as a treatment for various chronic disorders
*Provides an insight on the global regulatsory aspects for the utilization of fruits in nutraceuticals and functional foods
Author(s): Sajad Ahmad Wani, Jasmeet Kour, Raees ul Haq, Mohamed S. Elshikh
Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 411
City: Boca Raton
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Preface
Editors
Contributors
1. Introduction to the Role of Fruits in Nutraceutical and Functional Foods
2. Current Trends and Techniques in the Nutraceutical Industry
3. Apple
4. Bioactives in Pear
5. Mango
6. Pomegranate
7. Papaya
8. Watermelon
9. Pineapple
10. Banana
11. Orange
12. Quince Fruit
13. The Role of Grapes in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
14. Regulatory Aspects of Global Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods for the Utilization of Fruits – An Insight
15. Summary of Natural Products in the Nutraceutical Industry
Index
