Methods of analysis for functional foods and nutraceuticals, 2d ed.9780849373145Methods of analysis for functional foods and nutraceuticals, 2d ed. Ed. by W. Jeffrey Hurst. CRC (Cyclical Redundancy Checking) An error checking technique used to ensure the accuracy of transmitting digital data. The transmitted messages are divided into predetermined lengths which, used as dividends, are divided by a fixed divisor. / Taylor & Francis 2008 532 pages $149.95 Hardcover Functional foods and nutraceuticals series QP144 Under pressure by the scientific community as well as regulators and consumers, analysts of foods and nutraceuticals must nevertheless work with compounds (whose health benefits or detriments are often unknown or under debate) in complex situations and at extremely low levels. This edition, which contains over 85 percent new or revised material, gives researchers the latest on methods of analysis, including new findings in the field of polyphenol polyphenol Any of various alcohols containing two or more benzene rings that each have at least one hydroxyl group (OH) attached. Many polyphenols occur naturally in plants and some kinds, such as the flavonoids and tannins, are believed to be beneficial (antioxidant) analysis. The ten chapters cover phytoestrogens Phytoestrogens Compounds found in plants that can mimic the effects of estrogen in the body. Mentioned in: Premenstrual Syndrome phytoestrogens, n.pl plant-derived estrogen analogs. , fatty acids in functional foods, flavanoids, anthocyanins, carotenoids Carotenoids Carotenoids are yellow to deep-red pigments. Mentioned in: Vitamin A Deficiency carotenoids (k and provitamin A, chlorophyll, water-soluble vitamins, amino acid analysis, and carbohydrates and other electrochemically active compounds in functional foods. The chapter on using residues of phenolic phe·no·lic adj. Of, relating to, containing, or derived from phenol. n. Any of various synthetic thermosetting resins, obtained by the reaction of phenols with simple aldehydes and used as adhesives. compounds recycled from vineyards and oil production facilities is particularly interesting. Each chapter includes comprehensive resources. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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