Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.): Chemistry, Production, Products, and Utilization assesses of Hibiscus sabdariffa for food and non-food uses as well as for use as fixed or essential oils. With chapters covering different areas of investigation, from breeding, production, storage and quality to chemistry, composition, nutrition and traditional uses to measurement of bioactive components and antioxidant activity, this book also includes coverage of medicinal, pharmacological, therapeutic, and cosmetic uses of Hibiscus sabdariffa. Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.): Chemistry, Production, Products, and Utilization will be of interest to nutritionists, food scientists, chemists, ethnobotanists, pharmacists, academics, undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals working with medicinal plants.
Gum Arabic: Structure, Properties, Application and Economics explores the management practices of gum Arabic producing trees and their environmental role, the characteristics and properties of the gum
This is the definitive guide on unconventional oilseeds and new oil sources, bringing information on oil sources for food and non-food uses found in plants, trees and insects. The book brings in detai