Chemistry and Biochemistry of Food

ISBN : 9783111108346

Author : Jose Pérez-Castiñeira

Publisher : De Gruyter

Year : 2024

Language : English

Type : Book

Description : This book provides an excellent platform for understanding the chemical processes involved in food transformation. Starting with the examination of major food components, such as water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and minerals, the author further introduces the biochemistry of digestion and energy metabolism of food ingredients. The last section of the book is devoted to modern food technologies and their future perspectives. New: regulations for water, food additives and safety, recent information on vitamin C, implications of nutrients for human health, the role of the colon microbiota, etc. Provides chemical composition, processes and interactions of food ingredients

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