Nondigestible Carbohydrates and Digestive Health
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Food Industry & Science
| Author: | ISBN: | 9780470961810 | |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | June 9, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9780470961810 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | June 9, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
Featuring authors from academia as well as industry, this book provides a broad view of carbohydrates influencing digestive health. Part 1 is a general overview of carbohydrates that function as prebiotics or fermentable carbohydrates. Part 2 is a more in depth examination of specific carbohydrates for digestive health and applications. This book provides an in-depth review and thorough foundation for food scientists, product developers and nutrition scientists seeking to understand the digestive health implications of carbohydrates.
Key features:
- Analyzes the most active fields of research currently performed on nondigestible carbohydrates
- Focuses on the growing opportunity to deliver digestive health benefits through fibers and other novel carbohydrates
- Authors include highly recognized researchers from academe and industry experts
- Explores new possibilities in prebiotics and fermentable carbohydrates
Featuring authors from academia as well as industry, this book provides a broad view of carbohydrates influencing digestive health. Part 1 is a general overview of carbohydrates that function as prebiotics or fermentable carbohydrates. Part 2 is a more in depth examination of specific carbohydrates for digestive health and applications. This book provides an in-depth review and thorough foundation for food scientists, product developers and nutrition scientists seeking to understand the digestive health implications of carbohydrates.
Key features:
- Analyzes the most active fields of research currently performed on nondigestible carbohydrates
- Focuses on the growing opportunity to deliver digestive health benefits through fibers and other novel carbohydrates
- Authors include highly recognized researchers from academe and industry experts
- Explores new possibilities in prebiotics and fermentable carbohydrates
