Wheat Antioxidants
Author | : Liangli L. Yu |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2008-03-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780470228326 |
ISBN-13 | : 0470228326 |
Rating | : 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Download or read book Wheat Antioxidants written by Liangli L. Yu and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-03-07 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reference consolidates current information on the antioxidant properties of wheat, their beneficial effects, the mechanisms involved, factors affecting availability/bioavailability, and the methods used to measure them. It discusses antioxidant properties of wheat grains and fractions and their phytochemical compositions and covers the effects of genotype, growing conditions, post-harvest treatment, storage, and food formulation and processing on availability/bioavailability. Wheat Antioxidants will help cereal chemists, food technologists, food processors, nutritionists, and others maximize the health benefits of wheat-based foods.