Description
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Chemistry, Production, Products, and Utilization assesses the Hibiscus sabdariffa plant for food and nonfood uses, as well as for its use as fixed or essential oils.The chapters explore Hibiscus sabdariffa breeding, production, composition, storage, and quality related to the chemistry, nutrition, antioxidant activity, and traditional uses of its bioactive components. This book also includes coverage of medicinal, pharmacological, therapeutic, and cosmetic uses of Hibiscus sabdariffa.This book will be of interest to nutritionists, food scientists, chemists, ethnobotanists, pharmacists, academics, undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals working with medicinal plants.- Summarizes research developments related to Hibiscus sabdariffa- Presents the practical applications of Hibiscus sabdariffa in industries such as food, cosmetics, medicine, and flavoring- Explains the chemistry, nutrition, and medicinal importance of Hibiscus sabdariffa and its products
Table of Contents
1. Breeding, genetic diversity, and safe production of Hibiscus sabdariffa under climate change2. Harvesting, storage, postharvest management, and marketing of Hibiscus sabdariffa3. Effect of pests and diseases on Hibiscus sabdariffa quality4. Measurement and maintenance of Hibiscus sabdariffa quality5. Composition of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx, pigments, vitamins6. Hibiscus sabdariffa: Protein Products, Processing, and Utilization7. Volatile compounds and phytochemicals of Hibiscus sabdariffa8. Oil recovery from Hibiscus sabdariffa seeds9. Food use of whole and extracts of Hibiscus sabdariffa10. Nutritional properties and feeding values of Hibiscus sabdariffa and their products11. Medicinal and therapeutic potential of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)12. Hibiscus sabdariffa interactions and toxicity13. Conventional and rapid methods for measurement of total bioactive components and antioxidant activity in Hibiscus sabdariffa14. Hibiscus sabdariffa extract: antimicrobial prospects in food pathogens and mycotoxins management15. Ethnobotanical uses, fermentation studies and indigenous preferences of Hibiscus sabdariffa
