- ホーム
- > 洋書
- > 英文書
- > Diet & Nutrition
Full Description
Comprehensive Guide to Inulin: Applications in Health, Nutrition and Consumer Products, explores the multifaceted role of this prebiotic soluble fiber. Providing the latest research on prebiotics, this book examines the beneficial effects of inulin consumption and its practical applications for improving diet, health and therapeutic solutions, and sustainable ingredient formulations for consumer food product development and pharmaceutical products. Through contributions from leading experts across 18 chapters, Comprehensive Guide to Inulin: Applications in Health, Nutrition and Consumer Products, looks at the comparative health benefits of inulin versus other soluble dietary fibers, its therapeutic roles in disease management, and its significant impact on precision nutrition. Case studies showcase practical applications of inulin in functional foods, nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical innovations. Readers will also gain insight on how inulin plays a pivotal role in not only gut health but also mental wellness and behavioral health, offering a holistic approach to nutrition that resonates with both the food science and medical professional communities.
Contents
1. Introduction to Inulin
2. Chemical Properties of Inulin
3. Innovations in Inulin Extraction and Production
4. Advanced Analytical Techniques for Identifying and Quantifying Inulin and its Metabolites in Foods, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics
5. Effects of Processing and Preparation Technologies on the Stability and Bioactivity of Inulin in Foods, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics
6. Inulin as a Prebiotic: Biochemical Pathways, Metabolism, and Effects on Gut Microbiota and Factors Influencing Its Efficacy
7. Comparative Health Benefits of Inulin and Other Soluble Dietary Fibers
8. Health Benefits and Therapeutic Role of Inulin in Disease Management
9. Inulin in Precision Nutrition: Metabolic Pathways and Microbial Interactions
10. Impact of Inulin Consumption on Mental and Behavioral Health
11. Inulin in Functional Foods
12. Inulin in Nutraceuticals and Sensory Aspects of Inulin in Food
13. Inulin in Pharmaceutical Innovations and Targeted Drug Delivery
14. Inulin as a natural ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products
15. Emerging Technologies in Modifying Inulin Properties for Sustainable and Innovative Product Development
16. Case Studies and Real-World Applications
17. The potential of inulin to revolutionize pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industries
18. Regulatory Aspects, Future Directions and Innovations of Inulin
