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Nutritional Benefits of Kiwifruit
- 1st Edition, Volume 68 - February 2, 2013
- Editors: Mike Boland, Paul J. Moughan
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 9 4 2 9 4 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 9 4 6 3 1 - 7
Kiwifruit have long been known as a decorative and exotic fruit that can be used in desserts and fresh fruit collations. What is less well known is that kiwifruit contain a ra… Read more
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Request a sales quoteKiwifruit have long been known as a decorative and exotic fruit that can be used in desserts and fresh fruit collations. What is less well known is that kiwifruit contain a range of constituents with valuable health-beneficial properties. These range from high levels of high-impact vitamin C to enzymes that assist with digestion, and polysaccharides that promote gut health. This volume for the first time brings together all the known health and nutrition benefits of kiwifruit in a series of chapters written by authors who are authorities in their fields.
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Preface
Chapter One. Kiwifruit: Taking Its Place in the Global Fruit Bowl
1 Introduction: History
2 Global Kiwifruit Industry: A Production Profile
3 Global Fruit Bowl: The Place of Kiwifruit
4 Growing Consumer Demand
5 Global Health Trends: The Position of Kiwifruit
References
Chapter Two. Kiwifruit: The Wild and the Cultivated Plants
1 What are Kiwifruit?
2 The Genus Actinidia
3 Actinidia Species
4 Actinidia Species in Cultivation
5 The A. chinensis, A. deliciosa, A. setosa Complex
6 Nomenclature Used in Scientific and Horticultural Literature for A. chinensis and A. deliciosa
7 Fruit Diversity in Actinidia
8 Domestication of Actinidia Species
9 Cultivars of A. chinensis and A. deliciosa
10 Origin of Kiwifruit Cultivars
11 Kiwifruit: Past, Present, and Future
References
Chapter Three. The Composition and Nutritional Value of Kiwifruit
Abbreviations
1 Introduction
2 The Macro Components
3 Vitamins
4 Organic Acids
5 Pigments
6 Other Minor Components
7 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter Four. Kiwifruit Proteins and Enzymes: Actinidin and Other Significant Proteins
1 Total Protein Content of Kiwifruit
2 Major Soluble Proteins and Patterns of Occurrence
3 Digestion of Kiwifruit Proteins
4 Actinidin
5 Kiwellin and its Fragments
6 Thaumatin-Like Protein
7 Kirola
8 Enzymes Involved in Kiwifruit Ripening
9 Other Kiwifruit Enzymes
References
Chapter Five. Fiber: Composition, Structures, and Functional Properties
1 Introduction
2 Composition of Kiwifruit Fiber
3 Structure of Kiwifruit Cell-Wall Polysaccharides
4 Structural Changes in Cell-Wall Polysaccharides
5 Functional Properties of Kiwifruit Dietary Fiber
6 Conclusion
References
Chapter Six. Secondary Metabolite Components of Kiwifruit
1 Introduction
2 Kiwifruit Secondary Metabolite Components
3 Using Secondary Metabolites to Improve the Health Enhancing Properties of Kiwifruit
4 Secondary Metabolites with Potential Negative Impacts on Health
5 Metabolite Discovery
References
Chapter Seven. The Bioavailability of Vitamin C from Kiwifruit
1 Vitamin C and Scurvy
2 The Biological Activity of Vitamin C
3 The Recommended Dietary Intake
4 Vitamin C and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases
5 Vitamin C and Respiratory Diseases
6 Food Sources of Vitamin C
7 Vitamin C Content of Kiwifruit
8 Effect of Kiwifruit Supplementation on Vitamin C Intake
9 Effect of Kiwifruit Intake on Plasma Vitamin C
10 Effect of Kiwifruit Intake on Tissue Vitamin C Levels
11 Animal Studies with Kiwifruit
12 Effect of Other Plant Components on Uptake of Vitamin C
13 Natural versus Synthetic Vitamin C
14 Conclusion
References
Chapter Eight. Influence of Kiwifruit on Protein Digestion
1 Introduction
2 Kiwifruit and Protein Digestion in the Stomach
3 Kiwifruit and Protein Digestion in the Small Intestine
4 Special Benefits and Commercial Preparations
5 Conclusions
References
Chapter Nine. Kiwifruit, Mucins, and the Gut Barrier
1 Introduction
2 The Gut Barrier and Significance of the Mucous Layer
3 Dietary Factors Known to Influence Gut Mucin Production
4 Chemical and Physical Properties of Kiwifruit Potentially Relevant to Gut Mucin Production
5 Empirical Evidence for an Effect of Kiwifruit on Gut Mucin Production
References
Chapter Ten. Digestion of Kiwifruit Fiber
1 Introduction
2 Food Digestion and Absorption
3 Dietary Fiber Digestion and Absorption
4 Kiwifruit Fiber Digestion
References
Chapter Eleven. Modification of the Colonic Microbiota
1 Introduction
2 Modification of the Colonic Microbiota by Kiwifruit Polyphenolic Compounds
3 Modification of the Colonic Microbiota by Kiwifruit Carbohydrates
4 Kiwifruit Fermentation Offers Functional Benefits to the Gut
5 Conclusion
References
Chapter Twelve. Kiwifruit Modulation of Gastrointestinal Motility
1 Introduction
2 Functional Bowel Disorders
3 Constipation
4 Kiwifruit as an Effective Dietary Intervention for Constipation
5 Effect of Kiwifruit Fiber on Gastrointestinal Motility
6 Effect of Actinidin and Protein Fractions
7 Phytochemicals
8 Conclusion
References
Chapter Thirteen. Kiwifruit and Mineral Nutrition
1 Introduction
2 Essential Dietary Minerals
3 Mineral Absorption in the Digestive System
4 Mechanisms of Mineral Uptake
5 Minerals in Kiwifruit
6 Kiwifruit Components Facilitate Mineral Uptake
7 Conclusions
References
Further Reading
Chapter Fourteen. Kiwifruit, Carbohydrate Availability, and the Glycemic Response
1 Introduction
2 The Glycemic Potency of Kiwifruit
3 Expressing the Impact of Kiwifruit on Carbohydrate Availability
4 Factors Affecting the Availability of Carbohydrates Consumed in Kiwifruit
5 Conclusion
References
Chapter Fifteen. Cardioprotective Properties of Kiwifruit
1 Introduction
2 Cardioprotective Properties of Kiwifruit
3 Discussion
References
Chapter Sixteen. Kiwifruit as a Modulator of DNA Damage and DNA Repair
1 Introduction
2 Antioxidants in Kiwifruit
3 Antioxidant Effects of Kiwifruit in Humans
4 Other Effects of Kiwifruit Supplementation Related to DNA Stability
5 Studies of Gene Expression
6 Discussion
References
Chapter Seventeen. Effects of Kiwifruit on Innate and Adaptive Immunity and Symptoms of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
1 Introduction
2 In Vitro Studies
3 Animal Models
4 Human Intervention Trials
5 Conclusions
References
Chapter Eighteen. Kiwifruit Allergies
1 Introduction: Food Allergy and Allergens
2 Kiwifruit Allergy
3 Kiwifruit Allergens
4 Allergenicity of Different Kiwifruit Cultivars
5 Conclusion
References
Index
- No. of pages: 384
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 68
- Published: February 2, 2013
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardback ISBN: 9780123942944
- eBook ISBN: 9780123946317
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