{"product_id":"9781118864319","title":"Food Carotenoids: Chemistry, Biology and Technology","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarotenoids were first studied as natural pigments, then as precursors of vitamin A, and then as bioactive compounds against chronic diseases. These compounds have been and continue to be the subject of intense research worldwide, now with an expanded scope.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood Carotenoids: Chemistry, Biology and Technology\u003c\/i\u003e gathers all the important information about these major compounds which impact both food quality and human health. It integrates in one volume various aspects of food carotenoids, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructures and physicochemical properties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBiosynthetic pathways and metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalysis and composition of foods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStability and reactions during processing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommercial production as food colorants and precursors of aroma compounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBioavailability and health benefits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving worked with carotenoids in various aspects for 44 years, Delia Rodriguez-Amaya is uniquely placed to pass on her wealth of knowledge in this field. This book will serve as solid background information for professionals in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry and Medical Sciences, whether in the academe, industry, governmental and non-governmental agencies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47120122511600,"sku":"9781118864319","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118864319_p0.jpg?v=1769889468","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118864319","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}