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Author Onuh, John Oloche

Title Plant Food Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compounds in Nutrition and Health
Published Milton : Taylor & Francis Group, 2023

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Description 1 online resource (645 p.)
Series Nutraceuticals Series
Nutraceuticals Series
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
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
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
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
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
Summary 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
Notes Description based upon print version of record
4.2 Standard Procedures for Screening Bioactive Phytochemicals
Genre/Form Electronic books
Form Electronic book
Author Pathak, Yashwant V
ISBN 9781000935936
1000935930