{"product_id":"plant-extracts-applications-in-the-food-industry-paperback-9780128224755","title":"Plant Extracts: Applications in the Food Industry (Paperback) 9780128224755","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePlant Extracts: Applications in the Food Industry\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvides comprehensive coverage of plant extracts and their usage in the food industry\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eShabir Ahmad Mir (Edited by), Annamalai Manickavasagan (Edited by), Manzoor Ahmad Shah (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780128224755, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 8 December 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e340 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.7 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlant Extracts in Food Applications\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book of its kind focusing on the application of plant extracts in the food industry. Topics cover sources, extraction and encapsulation techniques, the chemistry and stability of plant extracts, antimicrobials, preservatives, nutrient enhancers, enzymes, flavoring and coloring agents, packaging aid, health benefits, opportunities and the challenges surrounding the use of plant extracts in food applications. Written by several experts in the field, this book is a valuable resource for students, scientists, and professionals in food science, food chemistry and nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eConcerns and potential risks regarding the use of synthetic chemicals have renewed the interests of consumers using natural and safe alternatives. Plant extracts represent an interesting ingredient, mainly due to their natural origin and phytochemical properties, allowing for obtaining active materials to extend shelf-life and add value to the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Sources of plant extracts 2. Extraction techniques for plant extracts 3. Chemistry of plant extracts 4. Encapsulation techniques for plant extracts 5. Stability of plant extracts 6. Plant extracts as antimicrobials 7. Plant extracts as preservatives 8. Plant extracts as nutrient enhancers 9. Plant extracts as flavoring agents 10. Plant extracts as coloring agents 11. Plant extracts as enzymes 12. Plant extracts as packaging aid 13. Health benefits of plant extracts 14. Opportunities and challenges of plant extracts to use in food applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Food \u0026amp; beverage technology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Food \u0026amp; beverage technology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Food%20\u0026amp;%20beverage%20technology%20%5BTDCT%5D%22\"\u003eTDCT\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Academic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650291585304,"sku":"9780128224755","price":86.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780128224755.jpg?v=1694107298","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/plant-extracts-applications-in-the-food-industry-paperback-9780128224755","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}