This interdisciplinary reference presents the physicochemical characteristics of fructans and their biological effects. Broken into three sections, The Book of Fructans begins by outlining the fundamentals of fructans, from their chemical and structural-functional features, to their presence in nature and their evolutionary aspects to the microbial, enzymatic, and plant-based production of fructans. The second section addresses the application of fructans, specifically, the agro/chemical applications of fructans; health, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications of fructans; and fructans in food and feed. The third section assesses the antiviral effects of fructans; fructans, fructose and FODMAPs, and fructans for life. Intended for food scientists, academicians, and students working in related fields The Book of Fructans will be a useful resource for all who wish to learn more about these water-soluble fructose-based oligo- and polysaccharides. Combines all aspects of fructans in one volumePresents fructans and their biological effectsExplains the physicochemical properties and biological effects of fructans versus fructose INDICE: Section I: The Fundamentals 1. Fructans: The Terminology 2. Chemical and Structural-Functional Features of Fructans 3. Fructan Metabolism (Synthesis/degradation) 4. Fructans in Nature and Evolutionary Aspects 5. Microbial Fructan Production Processes 6. Enzymatic Fructan Production 7. Plant based Production of Fructans Section II: Applications 8. The Fructan Industry 9. Agro/chemical Applications of Fructans 10. Health/ Pharmaceutical/ Cosmetic Applications of Fructans 11. Fructans in Food/Feed Section III: Society 12. Antiviral effects of Fructans 13. Fructans, fructose and FODMAPs 14. Fructans for Life
- ISBN: 978-0-323-85410-8
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 345
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2021
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés