Plant Food Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compounds in Nutrition and Health.

Author/creator Onuh, John O. editor.
Other author Pathak, Yashwant V.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoMilton : Taylor & Francis Group, 2023.
Description1 online resource (645 pages).
Supplemental ContentDirect link to eBook

SeriesNutraceuticals Series
Nutraceuticals (Series) ^A1469245
Contents Cover -- Half Title -- Series Information -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- List of Contributors -- 1 Introduction to Food Bioactive Phytochemicals -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Classification of Food Bioactive Phytochemicals -- 1.2.1 Polyphenols -- 1.2.2 Carotenoids -- 1.2.3 Terpenoids -- 1.2.4 Alkaloids -- 1.2.5 Glucosinolates -- 1.2.6 Dietary Fibers -- 1.2.7 Lectins -- 1.3 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Food Sources of Bioactive Phytochemicals -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Polyphenols -- 2.2.1 General Description
Contents 2.2.2 Classification and Structure -- 2.2.3 Phenolic Acids -- 2.2.3.1 Sources -- 2.2.4 Flavonoids -- 2.2.4.1 Sources -- 2.2.5 Stilbenes -- 2.2.5.1 Sources -- 2.2.6 Lignans -- 2.2.6.1 Sources -- 2.2.7 Terpenes -- 2.2.8 Saponins -- 2.2.9 Alkaloids -- 2.3 Biofunctions of Polyphenols -- 2.3.1 Cardio-Protective Effect -- 2.3.2 Anticancer Effect -- 2.3.3 Antidiabetic Effect -- 2.3.4 Antiaging Effect -- 2.3.5 Neuroprotective Effects -- 2.4 Conclusions -- References -- 3 Bioactivities of Phytochemicals in Nutrition and Health -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Phytochemicals
Contents 3.2.1 Roles of Phytochemicals in Nutrition and Health -- 3.2.2 Health Benefits of Bioactive Phytochemical -- 3.3 Classification of Health- Promoting Phytochemicals -- 3.3.1 Carotenoids -- 3.3.2 Organosulfur Compounds -- 3.3.3 Curcumin -- 3.3.4 Flavonoids -- 3.3.4.1 Bioavailability of Flavonoids -- 3.3.5 Tannins -- 3.3.6 Betalians -- 3.4 Bioactivities of Phytochemicals -- 3.4.1 Antimicrobial Effects -- 3.4.2 Anti-Inflammatory Effects -- 3.4.3 Anticancer Effects -- 3.4.4 Antioxidative Effects -- 3.4.5 Hepatoprotective Effects -- 3.4.6 Antidiabetic Effects -- 3.4.7 Cardioprotective Effect
Contents 3.5 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Extraction, Purification, Analysis, and Identification Techniques of Bioactive Phytochemicals -- 4.1 Bioactive Phytochemicals Extraction -- 4.1.1 Methods of Extraction -- 4.1.2 The Traditional Extraction Techniques -- 4.1.2.1 Maceration, Digestion, and Infusion -- 4.1.2.2 Soxhlet Extraction -- 4.1.2.3 Decoction -- 4.1.2.4 Distillation -- 4.1.2.5 Tincture -- 4.1.2.6 Percolation -- 4.1.2.7 Conventional Reflux Extraction -- 4.1.2.8 Serial Exhaustive Extraction -- 4.1.2.9 Aqueous-Alcoholic Extraction By Fermentation -- 4.1.3 Exceptional New Technologies
Contents 4.1.3.1 Microwave-Assisted Extraction -- 4.1.3.2 Pulsed Electric Field Extraction -- 4.1.3.3 Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction -- 4.1.3.4 Enzyme-Assisted Extraction -- 4.1.3.5 Supercritical Fluid Extraction -- 4.1.3.6 Pressurized Liquid Extraction -- 4.1.3.7 High Hydrostatic Pressure-Assisted Extraction -- 4.1.3.8 Turbo-Distillation Extraction -- 4.1.3.9 Subcritical Water Extraction -- 4.1.3.10 Countercurrent Extraction -- 4.1.3.11 Solid-Phase Extraction -- 4.1.3.12 High Voltage Electrical Discharges -- 4.1.3.13 Purge-And-Trap Extraction
Abstract Plant Food Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compounds in Nutrition and health provides a comprehensive review of the current state of knowledge in the field of bioactive plant phytochemical compounds, their food sources, bioactivities, bioavailability, extraction, production, and applications.
General noteDescription based upon print version of record.
General note4.2 Standard Procedures for Screening Bioactive Phytochemicals
Issued in other formPrint version: Onuh, John Oloche Plant Food Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compounds in Nutrition and Health Milton : Taylor & Francis Group,c2023 9781032374208
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