26,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in 6-10 Tagen
  • Broschiertes Buch

The text, Food as Medicine - beta-Glucans and Health, presents an overview of the non-conventional biomolecules in food and their roles in maintaining health and wellness. It focuses on beta-glucans as bioactive components, phytochemicals and functional ingredients of food vis-a-vis the physiological benefits derived from their multidimensional properties as well as applications. It goes further to document the verifications and approvals of health claims in various countries associated with these wonder-ingredients known as beta-Glucans. This book is an invaluable tool in the hands of…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
The text, Food as Medicine - beta-Glucans and Health, presents an overview of the non-conventional biomolecules in food and their roles in maintaining health and wellness. It focuses on beta-glucans as bioactive components, phytochemicals and functional ingredients of food vis-a-vis the physiological benefits derived from their multidimensional properties as well as applications. It goes further to document the verifications and approvals of health claims in various countries associated with these wonder-ingredients known as beta-Glucans. This book is an invaluable tool in the hands of students of food science and technology, food processing, nutrition and dietetics and other health and associated professionals.
Autorenporträt
The author holds a Masters degree in Food Biochemistry/Biotechnology from the University of Uyo, Nigeria. A brewer with over a decade and half on-the-job industrial experience, he has published paperbacks and scholarly articles in reputable international journals. He is presently pursuing a doctorate degree program and responsibly married