Chemistry Of The Mediterranean Diet

Author : Amélia Martins Delgado
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319293702
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chemistry of the Mediterranean Diet written by Amélia Martins Delgado and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-30 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered what makes the Mediterranean diet so healthy? Do you enjoy olives, tomatoes, Chouriço and Mozzarella, basil, rosemary and oregano, grapes, figs, and dates; and would you like to learn more about the substances they contain? Then this book is for you! The Mediterranean diet, designated as an ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’, has a reputation of being particularly beneficial to your health and for reducing the risk of diseases like cardiovascular disorders. Read this book to find out which chemical compounds contribute to these health benefits. Typical ingredients of the Mediterranean diet include olive oils, fresh and dried vegetables and fruits, cereals, moderate amounts of fish, dairy and meat, and various condiments and spices, typically accompanied by wine and infusions. The book will introduce you to the most typical ingredients, providing information about their use in Mediterranean cuisine and explaining more about the healthy substances they contain – from their chemistry to their occurrence in the foods and the resulting intake. Summarizing important facts and data from available scientific literature, this book even gives recommendations for guidelines to a healthy diet – guidelines that are becoming more and more important. In recent years, it has been observed that nutritional habits in the geographical area have started to deviate further and further away from the typical Mediterranean nutritional pattern, representing an alarming trend that this book also critically addresses, since the WHO has reported increases in obesity and malnutrition in the Mediterranean area. Illustrations of important chemical compound structures, as well as appetizing photos of select ingredients for Mediterranean dishes, accompany the text.

Author : Manel Issaoui
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030411346
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polyphenols and the Mediterranean Diet written by Manel Issaoui and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on polyphenols in the Mediterranean diet, providing a detailed overview of their chemical structure, extraction and analysis methods, and their role in the diet and in flavor. Phenols are important not only in terms of preventing a number of diseases due to their antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, but also in shaping our perception of foods. The first chapter discusses consumers’ sensory assessment of foods containing polyphenols in terms of flavor and color, as well as the chemical properties and natural sources of phenolic compounds. The second chapter examines hygiene and safety claims with respect to naturally occurring polyphenols, especially in connection with organoleptic features. The third and final chapter examines the dietary sources of these molecules from various fruits, including processed products such as infusions, wines, oils and olives. Given its scope, this book is a valuable resource for researchers in academia and industry interested in food safety, hygiene and production issues related to the Mediterranean diet.

Author : Manel Issaoui
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783030411350
Total Pages : 59 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polyphenols and the Mediterranean Diet written by Manel Issaoui and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on polyphenols in the Mediterranean diet, providing a detailed overview of their chemical structure, extraction and analysis methods, and their role in the diet and in flavor. Phenols are important not only in terms of preventing a number of diseases due to their antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, but also in shaping our perception of foods. The first chapter discusses consumers' sensory assessment of foods containing polyphenols in terms of flavor and color, as well as the chemical properties and natural sources of phenolic compounds. The second chapter examines hygiene and safety claims with respect to naturally occurring polyphenols, especially in connection with organoleptic features. The third and final chapter examines the dietary sources of these molecules from various fruits, including processed products such as infusions, wines, oils and olives. Given its scope, this book is a valuable resource for researchers in academia and industry interested in food safety, hygiene and production issues related to the Mediterranean diet.

Author : Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030844366
Total Pages : 844 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mediterranean Fruits Bio-wastes written by Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-02-18 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional Mediterranean fruits (i.e., be grapes, oranges, apples, pears, peaches, cherries, plums, figs, melons, watermelon and dates) are of major commercial and nutritional value to the region. Processing of such fruits, however, results in large amounts of bio-waste material. Efficient, inexpensive and environmentally friendly use of fruit industry waste is thus highly cost-effective and minimizes environmental impact. The natural antioxidants and bioactive compounds found in Mediterranean fruit bio-wastes could play a major role in the alleged health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and could be used in pharmaceuticals as well as novel food applications. This book presents a multidisciplinary forum of discussion on the chemistry, functional properties and health-promoting effects of bioactive compounds in Mediterranean fruit bio-wastes, as well as novel food and non-food applications. The text provides the scientific fundamentals of the health-promoting benefits and applications of Mediterranean fruit bio-wastes, reviews the relevant recovery issues and explores different techniques to develop new applications. With a diversity of perspectives, from food science to environmental chemistry and horticultural research, this volume provides comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge to researchers and industry professionals working in the areas of food waste valorization.

Author : Michele Barone
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030557367
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sicilian Street Foods and Chemistry written by Michele Barone and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-03 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews the authenticity of certain Street Food specialties from the viewpoint of food chemists. At present, the food market clearly shows the predominance of fast-food operators in many Western countries. However, the concomitant presence of the traditional lifestyle model known as the Mediterranean Diet in Europe has also been increasingly adopted in many countries, in some cases with unforeseen effects such as offering Mediterranean-like foods for out-of-home consumption. This commercial strategy also includes the so-called Street Food, which is marketed as a variation on Mediterranean foods. One of the best known versions of Street Food products can be found in Sicily, Italy, and particularly in its largest city, Palermo. Because of certain authenticity issues, the Italian National Council of Research Chemists has issued four procedural guidelines for various Palermo specialties with the aim of attaining the traditional specialty guaranteed status in accordance with European Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. The first chapter of the book provides a brief introduction to the general concept of Street Foods. The remaining four chapters describe four food specialties – Arancina, Sfincionello, Pane ca meusa, and Pane e panelle – typically produced in Palermo, with particular reference to their chemical composition, identification of raw materials from a chemical viewpoint, permissible cooking and preparation procedures (with chemical explanations), preservation, and storage. The book offers a unique guide to Street Food authenticity, and can also serve as a reference work for other traditional/historical products.

Author : Muhammad Akram
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1839684143
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Olive Oil written by Muhammad Akram and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-01-19 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olive Oil - New Perspectives and Applications is a collection of reviewed and relevant research chapters, offering a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field of agricultural, medical, and biological sciences. The book comprises single chapters authored by various researchers and edited by an expert active in the olive oil research area. All chapters are complete in themselves but united under a common research study topic. This publication aims at providing a thorough overview of the latest research efforts by international authors on olive oil and opening new possible research paths for further novel developments.

Author : Suresh D. Sharma
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030146545
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dietary Patterns, Food Chemistry and Human Health written by Suresh D. Sharma and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brief discusses the influence of modern food production on dietary patterns and chronic diseases. In four concise chapters the authors explore different aspects of this topical issue. Chapter one highlights the importance of advanced glycation end products in food and describes how high levels of these complex molecules can lead to an increase in chronic diseases. Chapter two addresses the role of carbohydrates in inexpensive and tasty foods, while chapter three outlines how vegetable fats, notably palm oil, are used in selected industrial foods and explores their relation to hyper-palatability and other health issues. Lastly, the fourth chapter discusses the increasing demand for high-protein foods and the concomitant availability of vegan products. This brief is of interest to researchers in food production, food hygiene and public health, but is also relevant for certification bodies and specialists in the food industry.

Author : Victor R Preedy
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0124079423
Total Pages : 699 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mediterranean Diet written by Victor R Preedy and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-11-19 with total page 699 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mediterranean Diet offers researchers and clinicians a single authoritative source which outlines many of the complex features of the Mediterranean diet: ranging from supportive evidence and epidemiological studies, to the antioxidant properties of individual components. This book embraces a holistic approach and effectively investigates the Mediterranean diet from the cell to the nutritional well-being of geographical populations. This book represents essential reading for researchers and practicing clinicians in nutrition, dietetics, endocrinology, and public health, as well as researchers, such as molecular or cellular biochemists, interested in lipids, metabolism, and obesity. Presents one comprehensive, translational source for all aspects of how the Mediterranean diet plays a role in disease prevention and health Experts in nutrition, diet, and endocrinology (from all areas of academic and medical research) take readers from the bench research (cellular and biochemical mechanisms of vitamins and nutrients) to new preventive and therapeutic approaches Features a unique section on novel nutraceuticals and edible plants used in the Mediterranean region

Author : Jose Perez-Castineira
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110595486
Total Pages : 587 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chemistry and Biochemistry of Food written by Jose Perez-Castineira and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2020-09-07 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Jose Pérez-Castiñeira
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3111113302
Total Pages : 674 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chemistry and Biochemistry of Food written by Jose Pérez-Castiñeira and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2024-01-29 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: