Plants have often been a primary source of therapeutic compounds. Bioactive Compounds of Edible Fruits and Berries: Health Benefits, Nutritional Importance, and Analysis delves deep into the remarkable world of edible fruits and berries, revealing their untapped potential in human health and pharmaceutical development.
This comprehensive book examines the diverse array of bioactive compounds—from polyphenols and flavonoids to anthocyanins and phytosterols—while providing detailed analysis of extraction, identification, and quantification methods. It explores the therapeutic applications and health-promoting properties of fruit and berry compounds, presenting cutting-edge research on phytopharmaceutical development.
Whether you're a pharmaceutical researcher, food scientist, or healthcare professional, this essential resource bridges the gap between traditional knowledge and modern analytical techniques. Featuring state-of-the-art methodologies and future research directions, Bioactive Compounds of Edible Fruits and Berries: Health Benefits, Nutritional Importance, and Analysis is an indispensable guide for anyone working at the intersection of nutrition, pharmacology, and natural products chemistry.
1. Edible Fruits and Berries: An Overview
2. Chemistry and Biogenesis of Bioactive Compounds in Fruits and Berries
3. Extraction, Isolation, and Characterization Techniques: Basics and Application Overview
4. Bioactives in Fruit-Based Food Products - Jams, Jellies
5. Bioactive Polyphenols in Fruits and Berries
6. Bioactive Flavonoids in Fruits and Berries
7. Bioactive Anthocyanins in Fruits and Berries
8. Bioactive Stilbenes in Fruits and Berries
9. Bioactive Phytosterols in Fruits and Berries
10. Bioactive Glycosides in Fruits and Berries
11. Bioactive Proteins and Peptides in Fruits and Berries
12. Sugars and Polysaccharides in Fruits and Berries
13. Bioactive Volatile Compounds in Fruits and Berries
14. Bioactive Lipids from Fruits and Berries
15. Minerals and Vitamins in Fruits and Berries
16. Miscellaneous Bioactive Compounds in Fruits and Berries
17. GC and GC/MS in Analysis of Fruits and Berries
18. HPLC and LC/MS in Analysis of Fruits and Berries
19. HPTLC in Analysis of Fruits and Berries
20. FTIR-Chemometrics Analysis in the Evaluation of Fruits and Berries
21. Proteomics and Metabolomics in Analysis of Fruits and Berries
22. Packaging, Storage, and Labelling Policies for Fruits and Berries: A Global Perspective
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