Oilseeds and Fats
Trait Improvement, Processing, Properties and Applications

Edited by Sanju Bala Dhull,Michael N.A. Eskin,Sharon D. Hooper

ISBN13: 9780443264887

Imprint: Academic Press Inc

Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 01/11/2025

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Description
Oilseeds and Fats: Trait Improvement, Processing, Properties and Applications covers recent developments in the areas of oilseeds production practices, breeding, and genetic improvement for sustainable production, with an emphasis on processing technologies and nutrition. The book explores eco-friendly extraction methods, waste reduction techniques, and the potential of using waste by-products for energy production or other applications. Specific sections deal with production, breeding, processing methods, composition, and consumption trends, and then delve into oilseeds and fats origin, composition, and characteristics, as well as the principles and methods involved in processing and refining these resources. Additional sections cover oilseed crops processing, properties, and application, offering insights into the utilization of oilseeds and fats to develop new products that meet consumers' evolving preferences, thus addressing environmental concerns. With increasing awareness of environmental issues and climate change, the book underscores the significance of sustainable practices in the oilseed and fats industry.
PART I: PRODUCTION, BREEDING, PROCESSING METHODS, COMPOSITION, AND CONSUMPTION TRENDS 1. Production, trade and consumption trends of different oilseeds 2. Breeding and field production of oilseed crops 3. Omics technologies for improving the oilseed crops 4. Processing of oilseeds: Recent trends and developments 5. Trait-modified oils: Preparation and applications 6. By-products from oilseed processing and their value-added utilization 7. Quality standards of oils and fats 8. Nutritional profile of different oils/fats 9. Physical, chemical and functional properties of oils 10. Fats/oils role in human health 11. Consumption of fats and oils: Current trends and future prospects PART II: OILSEED CROPS: PROCESSING, PROPERTIES, AND APPLICATION 12. Palm 13. Soyabean 14. Rapeseed 15. Sunflower 16. Groundnut/peanut 17. Cottonseed 18. Coconut oil 19. Olive 20. Mustard 21. Safflower oil 22. Sesame oil 23. Rice bran oil 24. Corn oil 25. Flaxseed oil 26. Minor and emerging oilseed crops
  • Agronomy & crop production
  • Food & beverage technology
  • Professional & Vocational
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