Oilseeds: Health Attributes and Food Applications

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Oilseeds: Health Attributes and Food Applications is written by Beenu Tanwar and published by Springer Nature. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 9811541949 (ISBN 10) and 9789811541940 (ISBN 13).

Oilseeds offer a plethora of opportunities for the food and feed industry, thanks to their high oil and protein content . Their phytonutrients and functional components have attracted the interest of researchers, leading to the development of functional foods. This book gathers the latest scientific information on the nutrients, phytonutrients and health benefits as well as the adverse effects of consuming various conventional and non-conventional oilseeds. In addition, each chapter includes a section comprehensively explaining the use of oilseeds in functional bakery, dairy, and other food products. Given its scope, the book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, nutritionists, food scientists and technologists, and for anyone involved in product development based on oilseed and its components.