Additives and Contaminants

Probiotics: biology, genetics, and health aspects

by Liong, Min-Tze

fromMicrobiology Monographs

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Probiotic microorganisms have a long history of use, and their health benefits for hosts are well documented. This Microbiology Monographs volume provides an overview of the current knowledge and applications of probiotics. Reviews cover the biology and probiotic potential of th…

Colour additives for foods and beverages

fromWoodhead Publishing in food science, technology, and nutrit…

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Food colour additives have been the focus of much research in the last few years, and there is increasing consumer demand for natural and safer synthetic colours. This book reviews the natural and synthetic colours available, their properties and applications, as well as regulat…

Dietary supplements: safety, efficacy and quality

fromWoodhead Publishing in food science, technology, and nutrit…

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Dietary supplements made from foods, herbs and their constituents are a rapidly growing market sector. Consumers often view food supplements as 'natural' and therefore safe; however, supplements are regulated as foods rather than as pharmaceuticals and so are not as closely moni…

Sweeteners and sugar alternatives in food technology

by O'Donnell, Kay, Kearsley, M. W.

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This book provides a comprehensive and accessible source of information on all types of sweeteners and functional ingredients, enabling manufacturers to produce low sugar versions of all types of foods that not only taste and perform as well as sugar-based products, but also off…

Natural food additives, ingredients and flavourings

by Baines, David, Seal, Richard, (Food technologist)

fromWoodhead Publishing in food science, technology, and nutrit…

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As the links between health and food additives come under increasing scrutiny, there is a growing demand for food containing natural rather than synthetic additives and ingredients. Natural food additives, ingredients and flavourings reviews the legislative issues relating to na…

Food antioxidants: technological, toxicological, and health perspect…

by Salunkhe, D. K., Madhavi, D. L., Deshpande, S. S.

fromFood science and technology (Academic Press)

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"This unique resource offers comprehensive coverage of the latest toxicological, technological, and nutritional developments in both natural and synthetic antioxidants used in the food industry - exploring the sources of antioxidants, antioxidant classification, synergism, degra…