Handbook of Analysis of Active Compounds in Functional Foods

By Leo M.L. Nollet

Book Overview

Functional foods offer specific benefits that enhance life and promote longevity, and the active compounds responsible for these favorable effects can be analyzed through a range of techniques. This volume reviews the analytical tools available for the analysis of active ingredients in these products. Each chapter describes the specific compound and its benefits, surveys the range of analytic techniques available, and provides ample references to facilitate further study. The book follows a convenient format with well-organized chapters, allowing readers to quickly hone in on specific topics of interest.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439815887
• ISBN13: 9781439815885
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 956 Pages
• Weight: 4.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 7.2" x 10.1"