Bioactive compounds of edible oils and fats : health benefits, risks, and analysis /
edited by Leo M.L. Nollet, and Javed Ahamad.
- First edition.
- 1 online resource.
- Food analysis & properties .
- Food analysis and properties. .
Edible oils & fats: an overview / Javed Ahamad, Leo M.L. Nollet -- An insight into the chemistry of edible oils and fats bioactive constituents / Mohd. Javed Naim -- Isolation and characterization techniques of bioactive compounds of edible oils & fats / Kamran Javed Naquvi, Esra T. Answer, Mohammed Aslam.
"Edible oils and fats are derived from plants and animals and have several health benefits. Edible oils and fats consist of many health-promoting bioactive compounds such as polyunsaturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols, flavonoids, phytosterols, vitamins, inorganic compounds. The chemical compounds present in edible oils and fats are known for their possible health risks like coronary heart disease, and metabolic diseases, which is why there is a need to check the quality, purity, and safety of edible oils and fats. Bioactive Compounds of Edible Oils & Fats: Health Benefits, Risks, and Analysis provides an overview of different edible oils and fats, health benefits, associated risks, and analytical techniques for qualitative and quantitative guidelines for ensuring their quality and safety using modern analytical tools and techniques. This book will provide an important guideline for controlling quality, safety, and efficacy issues related to edible oils and fats"--