The book covers the applications of some alternative approaches for prolonging food shelf life. The book describes the role of food sa...[view complete introduction]
"Obesity is a complex health problem, caused by a number of factors such as excessive food intake, lack of physical activity, genetic ...[view complete introduction]
Determining the presence of different types of toxic compounds (or xenobiotics) in food requires precise analytical methodologies. Exa...[view complete introduction]
This book serves as a treatise on lesser known ethnic varieties of cheese made in regions ranging from Mesopotamia to Europe and Americ...[view complete introduction]
New tests and studies continue to reveal exciting information about the power of vitamin D in maintaining good health and preventing m...[view complete introduction]
Various estimates suggest that between 30-40% of all human cancers are related to dietary patterns. Strong epidemiological evidence f...[view complete introduction]
Globalization and economic progress has been accompanied with an increase in the incidence of obesity, cardiovascular disease and othe...[view complete introduction]
Supercritical fluid technology can be seen as a green and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional. Current information on...[view complete introduction]
The reference presents detailed research on the olive (Olea europaea) and the stone fruit. Readers will learn about the biotechnolo...[view complete introduction]
Changes of dietary intake imbalanced with energy needs of growing children since earliest periods of life pose an inherent risk of obe...[view complete introduction]
Phytochemical compounds are secondary metabolites that plants usually synthesize for their own protection from pests and diseases. Phy...[view complete introduction]
