Starches for Food Application - by Maria Teresa Pedrosa Silva Clerici & Marcio Schmiele (Paperback)

About the Book

'Starches for Food Application: Chemical, Technological and Health Properties' examines the scientific, technological and nutritional knowledge of different types of starches, including their production and application in food, health and the environment. The book covers the links between biosynthesis, structure and the environmental impact on processing and nutrition. In addition, it covers starch identification and evaluation methods, along with production methodologies for food application, new sources of starch, modified starches for food application, and the relationship between starch, nutrition and health. Key Features: Covers all aspects of starch in relation to foods, i.e., from the production and modification of starch, to the function and application of starch in food; Offers a practical reference guide that compiles information on new sources of starch in food, starch application, modification and new starches for health benefits; Brings scientific, technological and nutritional knowledge of starch for food applications tobridge the gap between health and environment. --

Book Synopsis

Starches for Food Application: Chemical, Technological and Health Properties examines the scientific, technological and nutritional knowledge of different types of starches, including their production and application in food, health and the environment. The book covers the links between biosynthesis, structure and the environmental impact on processing and nutrition. In addition, it covers starch identification and evaluation methods, along with production methodologies for food application, new sources of starch, modified starches for food application, and the relationship between starch, nutrition and health.

About the Author

Graduate at Biochemistry Pharmacy from Federal University of Ouro Preto (1988), master at Science and Technology of the Food from Federal University of Lavras (1991) and doctorate at Science and Technology of the Food from University of Campinas (1997). Nowadays is MS-3.1 professor at University of Campinas (Universidade Estadual de Campinas). Has experience in Food Science and Technology, focusing on Science and Technology of starches, cereal, roots and tubers, acting on the following subjects: baking, pasta, roots, tubers and thermoplastic extrusion.