Food Phytates

Author:   N. Rukma Reddy ,  Shridhar K. Sathe
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780367396473


Pages:   280
Publication Date:   05 September 2019
Format:   Paperback
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Food Phytates takes a new look at phytates, including their potential health benefits. It includes the latest information on the beneficial heath effects of phytates, the influence of phytates in disease prevention, the potential use of phytate as an antioxidant in foods, and phytase expression in transgenic plants. In 14 chapters, leading researchers shed new light on phytates' potential ability to lower blood glucose, reduce cholesterol and triacylglycerols, and reduce the risks of cancer and heart disease.

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Author:   N. Rukma Reddy ,  Shridhar K. Sathe
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Weight:   0.521kg
ISBN:  

9780367396473


ISBN 10:   0367396475
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   05 September 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction. A Global Estimate of Phytic Acid and Phosphorus in Crop Grains, Seeds, and Fruits. Occurrence, Distribution, Content, and Dietary Intake of Phytate. Biosynthesis of Phytate in Food Grains and Seeds. Genetics of Phytic Acid Synthesis and Accumulation. Phytase Expression in Transgenic Plants. Stability of Plant and Microbial Phytases. Methods for Analysis of Phytate. In vitro and in vivo Degradation of Phytate. Influence of Processing Technologies on Phytate and Its Removal. The Antioxidants Effects of Inositol Phosphates. Potential Use of Phytate as an Antioxidant in Cooked Meats. Phytate and Mineral Bioavailability. Role of Phytic Acid in Cancer and Other Diseases.

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a well-organized, comprehensive look at the emerging topic of phytates in food. serve[s] well as a reference tool on phytate and phytase with relevant and current references included. detailed technical information and review of literature is included for this book to be useful for experts to students. Since both animal and human topics are covered, the book can be useful for those in plant science, animal science, human nutrition and food science. - Cheryl J. Baldwin, Kraft Foods, Inc., in AOCS Press


"""a well-organized, comprehensive look at the emerging topic of phytates in food. serve[s] well as a reference tool on phytate and phytase with relevant and current references included. detailed technical information and review of literature is included for this book to be useful for experts to students. Since both animal and human topics are covered, the book can be useful for those in plant science, animal science, human nutrition and food science."" - Cheryl J. Baldwin, Kraft Foods, Inc., in AOCS Press"


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