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  • Beer in Health and Disease Prevention

    • 2nd Edition
    • Victor R. Preedy
    • English
    Just as wine in moderation has been proposed to promote health, research is showing that beer – and the ingredients in beer – can have similar impact on improving health, and in some instances preventing disease. Beer in Health and Disease Prevention, 2nd Edition addresses both the benefits and concerns associated with consumption of beer and beer ingredients on cancers, cardiovascular disease, antioxidant benefits, and other health related concerns. It offers a holistic view from beer brewing to the isolation of beer-related compounds.Beer in Health and Disease Prevention, 2nd Edition continues to be the single most comprehensive volume needed to understand beer and beer-related science. Presenting both the concerns and problems of beer consumption as well as the emerging evidence of benefit, this book offers a balanced view of today's findings and the potential of tomorrow's research. This is an essential reference for researchers studying alcoholic beverages, beer brewing, nutrition, and public health. Dieticians and clinicians, as well as those working in the beer brewing industry, will also benefit from this invaluable resource.

  • Wine in Health and Disease Prevention

    • 1st Edition
    • Victor R. Preedy
    • English
    Wine in Health and Disease Prevention addresses both the benefits and concerns associated with consumption of wine and wine components, especially related to cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological health. As the single most comprehensive volume needed to understand the effect of wine on overall health, this is an essential reference for graduate and post-graduate students and researchers studying wine science, nutrition, alcoholic beverages, and public health. Dieticians and clinicians, as well as those working in the winemaking industry, will also benefit from this invaluable resource.This comprehensive volume offers the balanced view necessary to understand the reality of today’s findings and the potential of tomorrow's research in wine and health.

  • Red Wine Technology

    • 2nd Edition
    • Antonio Morata
    • English
    Back in its second edition, Red Wine Technology, Second Edition continues to offer a solutions-based approach to the challenges associated with red wine production. It focuses on the technology and biotechnology of red wines and is ideal for anyone in need of a succinct reference on novel ways to increase and improve overall red wine production and innovation. This updated edition provides emerging trends in modern enology, including molecular tools for wine quality and analysis. In addition to updating existing topics, it is expanded to include a variety of completely new chapters on cutting-edge topics such as the red wine microbiome, the use of viruses in wine biotechnology, smoke taint, the future of yeast research, and environmental winery management for climate change. Red Wine Technology, Second Edition is an essential resource for wine producers, researchers, practitioners, technologists and students.

  • Coconut-Based Beverages and Products

    • 1st Edition
    • Ravi Pandiselvam + 2 more
    • English
    Coconut-based beverages have recently grown in popularity, and research output has reflected this trend. Younger consumers are increasingly focused on health and wellness, and coconut beverages contain a range of electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. They have a unique taste that is naturally sweet, refreshing, and nutty in flavor. Coconut-Based Beverages and Products covers a wide range of coconut-based drinks, as well as other selected coconut products. A chapter is dedicated to each type of drink or product and key elements such as chemistry, nutritional profile, production standards, preservation, and packaging methods are covered as appropriate for each product. Coconut-based Beverages and Products provides a comprehensive view of the recent developments in the production and processing of coconut-based products with a focus on beverages, as well as their nutritional benefits. Information on clinical trials and the future outlook of research also help readers identify areas for further investigation, innovation, and product development.

  • Brewing with Sorghum

    A Comprehensive Guide to Sorghum Beer
    • 1st Edition
    • Steve Carly Desobgo Zangue
    • English
    Brewing with Sorghum: A Comprehensive Guide to Sorghum Beer offers a one-stop shop for readers to learn about all aspects of this high-potential product. The entire process from malting sorghum to producing beer is addressed, as well as the fundamentals and theories of the process, the methods and procedures for malting sorghum, and the enzymatic alterations that take place during the malting process. The steps involved in making sorghum beer: mashing, saccharification, boiling wort, fermentation, filtration, packaging, and storage, are also covered, as well as sensory evaluation and quality control methods. Moving from background and foundational information into practical content, this book will be useful to users of various levels of knowledge and familiarity with the topic. Case studies and brand success stories, as well as information on process improvement and best practices are included throughout. Food and beverage researchers from academic, industry, and governmental settings will benefit from this resource.

  • Sparkling Beverages

    Champagne and Beyond
    • 1st Edition
    • Gérard Liger-Belair
    • English
    Sparkling Beverages: Champagne and Beyond offers a complete overview of the physicochemical processes at work in a sparkling beverage. In order to achieve effervescence in a glass of champagne, precise knowledge fluid dynamics and CO2 solubility are necessary. This reference covers these concepts, as well as historical contexts and modern-day production methods of simple sparkling waters and sugar-free sparkling soft drinks to more complex alcoholic beverages, such as beers or sparkling wines. The book breaks down the science behind the fizz in our drinks while also examining sensory experiences associated with opening, smelling, and testing sparkling beverages.Written by a true expert on the topic and complete with beautiful, original photography, this unique, interdisciplinary work will interest researchers and industry producers alike.

  • The Science of Tequila

    • 1st Edition
    • Anne Gschaedler Mathis + 3 more
    • English
    The Science of Tequila is the first English language book published on Tequila production. The book contextualizes tequila with historical, social, and cultural information, covering the cultivation of the Agave tequilana plant, the stages of the tequila production process, and the characterization of the final product. Finally, the management of tequila by-products are covered, including their sustainable uses and potential as biofuels. This book will be of interest to beverage scientists interested in the distillation and fermentation of alcoholic beverages, plant scientists interested in the agave plant, and engineers in the alcoholic beverages, biorefinery, vinasses, and waste treatment industries.R&D departments at beverage companies interested in producing tequila or mezcal will also benefit from this reference.

  • Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Human Health

    Current Trends, Nutrition, and Public Health Implications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hassan Vatanparast
    • English
    Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Human Health: Current Trends, Nutrition, and Public Health Implications covers plant-based milk alternatives and their impact on human health and nutrition. The book includes information on global national dietary recommendations, consumption trends, and public health concerns, and draws economic and health comparisons between conventional dairy milk and plant-based milk alternatives. Additional topics included are the history and commercialization of plant-based milks, their role in ethical issues, their influence on social well-being, and their impact on agriculture, business, and economics. Finally, the authors present projections for the future role and impact of plant-based milk alternatives in a global setting.This reference will be of particular interest to researchers in nutrition, food and beverage science, and public health who focus on dairy milk and milk alternatives, beverage companies and product developers in the non-dairy milk space, as well as governmental organizations that provide health recommendations.

  • Craft Beer

    New Frontiers in Brewing Science
    • 1st Edition
    • Patrizia Romano + 2 more
    • English
    Recently, both researchers and consumers have shown strong and growing interest in craft beer, which is characterized by its small batches, local breweries, and unique varieties. Craft Beer: New Frontiers in Brewing Science provides a comprehensive picture of the craft beer market, history and legal definition, brewing processes, and the qualities and styles of the end product. It emphasizes traditional and innovative microbial resources involved in the fermentation process, as well as safety, nutrition, and emerging problems, such as the sustainability of the production process.Craft Beer: New Frontiers in Brewing Science is the first and only scientific text to comprehensively summarize this exciting field. Researchers and students in interested brewing science, as well as industry specialists from beer companies will all benefit from this unique resource.

  • Energy Drinks

    Composition, Consumption, and Cautions
    • 1st Edition
    • John Higgins + 1 more
    • English
    After reports of adverse events associated with energy drink consumption, including trouble sleeping, anxiety, cardiovascular events, seizures, and even death, concerns have been raised about their safety and efficacy. Energy Drinks: Composition, Consumption, and Cautions will focus on these popular beverages, their composition, ingredients, consumption patterns, performance-enhancin... effects, and their potential negative side effects and health risks. This book will go on to make recommendations that call for education, regulatory actions, changes in marketing, and additional research.The research about energy drink safety and efficacy is often contradictory, and much of the available literature is industry sponsored. This book will offer a single, unbiased, up-to-date resource for researchers, healthcare providers, and industry regulators to understand the full scope of energy drinks and their associated health risks.