
Pseudocereals
Production, Processing, and Nutrition
- 352 pages
- English
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Pseudocereals
Production, Processing, and Nutrition
About this book
Pseudocereals: Production, Processing, and Nutrition provides an overview of the chemistry, processing, and technology of pseudocereals which have become super grains. The cultivation of pseudocereals has spread to over 70 different countries due to their attractive nutritional properties and for food security. This book discusses necessary information on different pseudocereals as well as practical information on cultivation procedures, equipment, food processing using pseudocereals and the use of by-products for bioactive compound extraction. It addresses concerns regarding globalization, food security, climate change and the needs of underdeveloped or developing countries.
Key Features:
- Covers both common as well as less exploited pseudocereals
- Explains the grain structure and engineering properties of different pseudocereals
- Studies the effect of food processing on the bioactivity and nutritional value of pseudocereals and their products
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- About the Editors
- List of Contributors
- 1 Cultivation and Production of Pseudocereals
- 2 Structural and Engineering Aspects of Different Pseudocereals
- 3 Quinoa: Nutrition Profile, Processing and Food Products
- 4 Amaranth: Nutritional Profile, Processing and Food Products
- 5 Buckwheat: Nutritional Profile, Processing, and Food Products
- 6 Chemistry and Application of Starches and Gums of Pseudocereals
- 7 Properties and Applications of Proteins from Pseudocereals
- 8 Different Minerals and Their Bioavailability in Pseudocereals
- 9 Health Benefits of Pseudocereals
- 10 Innovative Processing Technologies for Pseudocereals
- 11 Machines and Equipment for Pseudocereal Processing
- 12 Traditional Foods Based on Pseudocereals
- 13 Recent Trends in Pseudocereal-based Foods
- 14 Role of Pseudocereals in the Management of Diseases
- 15 Quality Management System for Pseudocereals
- Index
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