Betalains: Biomolecular Aspects - Erum Akbar Hussain, Zubi Sadiq, Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq

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Erum Akbar Hussain, Zubi Sadiq, Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq (Autoren)

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2018 | 1st ed. 2018
X, 187 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-95624-4 (ISBN)

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This unique text provides comprehensive coverage of betalains, outlining the specific makeup and uses of this plant. The chapters provide deep insight into the biosynthesis, structures, pharmacokinetics, stability, extraction, health benefits and occurrence in nature of betalains. As the first major reference work to focus specifically on betalains, this book serves as an important reference for any researcher looking for insights into the use of betalains as functional foods, food coloring agents, and nutraceuticals.

Betalains: Biomolecular Aspects outlines the chemical structure of betalains, including their occurrence in nature. The utilization of of these plants as natural color in food and beverages is covered in depth, as are the intake and secretion of betalains in the human body. The various factors affecting the stability of betalains are described, including their stability when used in food products. Current health related uses for these plants are outlined, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory uses. The isolation and purification of these plants, plus analysis techniques, are outlined. In providing extensive coverage of betalains and their uses, this text presents a singular work which is of major value for a wide range of researchers.

Dr. Erum Akbar Hussain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, Pakistan

Dr. Zubi Sadiq is a PhD student in the Department of Chemistry at Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq is a Senior Manager for University Industry Linkages and Technology Transfer in the Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization at Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, Pakistan

Dr. Erum Akbar Hussain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, Pakistan Dr. Zubi Sadiq is a PhD student in the Department of Chemistry at Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, Pakistan Dr. Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq is a Senior Manager for University Industry Linkages and Technology Transfer in the Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization at Lahore College for Women University in Lahore, Pakistan

Introduction to Betalains

Chemical structures of Betalains

Betalains as colouring agent

Betalains absorption and metabolism

Biosynthesis of betalains

Factors affecting stability of betalains

Health related uses and biological activities

Analysis of etalains

Extraction of anthocyanins

Present and future trends of betalains

Erscheint lt. Verlag	24.9.2018
Zusatzinfo	X, 187 p. 54 illus., 31 illus. in color.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie
Themenwelt	Technik
Schlagworte	Beetalains Stability • Betalains • Betalains Function • Betalains Structure • Natural Food Color • Plant Bioactivities
ISBN-10	3-319-95624-8 / 3319956248
ISBN-13	978-3-319-95624-4 / 9783319956244

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