Wild Edible Plants by Sergey Gubsky, Olena Stabnikova, Viktor... - 9781032765204

Wild Edible PlantsImproving Food's Nutritional Value and Human Health through Biotechnology\nAuthor(s): Sergey Gubsky, Olena Stabnikova, Viktor Stabnikov, Octavio Paredes-Lpez\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781032765204, 978-1032765204\nSynopsis\nWild plants have been used by humans as an important source of nutrition since ancient times. They are rich in health-promoting compounds such as phenols, flavonoids, antioxidants, vitamins, trace elements, and dietary fibers. When incorporated into food products, these materials enhance the nutritional value, functionality, and sensory qualities of traditional foods. This book explores the biotechnological approaches to developing meat, bakery, and confectionery products, as well as beverages, enriched with wild edible plants. It highlights recent advancements in the use of wild plants as natural emulsifiers, stabilizers, and thickeners in water-in-oil emulsion-based foo.