Buch, Englisch, 466 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 700 g
Current and Potential Applications
Buch, Englisch, 466 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 700 g
ISBN: 978-0-12-821080-2
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing
This title also explores the gastronomic potential of microalgae and reviews current commercialized products along with consumer attitudes surrounding microalgae. Covering relevant, up-to-date research as assembled by a group of contributors who are experts in their respective fields, the book is an essential reading for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers in the microbiology, biotechnology, food science and technology fields.
Zielgruppe
Food scientists and food technologists as well as academic staff members researching or lecturing in the areas of microbiology, food science and technology, food safety, gastronomy, or biotechnology who require an innovative and complete but concise overview of the current and potential applications of microalgae in the food industry.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
1. Culturing of microalgae for food applications 2. Harvest and post-harvest operations of microalgae 3. Edible microalgae: Main species and general composition of microalgae biomass 4. Unconventional microalgae species and potential for their use in the food industry 5. Conventional and novel approaches to extract food additives and nutraceuticals from microalgae 6. Potential applications of microalgae-derived proteins and peptides in the food industry 7. Carbohydrates derived from microalgae in the food industry 8. Microalgae as a source of edible lipids 9. Microalgae as a source of pigments for food applications 10. Essential trace elements distribution in edible microalgae 11. Biological activities of natural products from microalgae 12. Bio-accessibility and bioavailability of bioactive compounds derived from microalgae 13. Microalgae in the food industry: Current market opportunities and challenges 14. Current utilization of microalgae in the food industry beyond human consumption 15. Economics of microalgae production for food applications 16. Sustainability of microalgae production 17. Safety of microalgae and legislative aspects for their application in food production 18. Algae cuisine 19. Consumer acceptance of microalgae and microalgal-containing products 20. Future perspectives of microalgae in the food industry