If approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Atlantic salmon would be the first genetically engineered (GE) animal to be marketed in the ...

Genetically engineered (GE) foods, sometimes referred to as genetically modified foods (GMO foods), are foods that are derived from scientific meth...

Germanium is an important semiconductor material used in transistors and various other electronic devices. Its major end uses are fibre-optic syste...

Zingiber officinale Roscoe (ginger) has been used in popular medicine since ancient times, being explored for its effects anti-inflammatory, antiem...

This book presents current research in the study of gluten, including the economic, nutritional and technological aspects of gluten-free bread; imp...

Gluten is a complex structural protein, constituted by a particular composition of amino acids present in wheat. In this book, the authors address ...

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the production, structure and applications of glycerol. Topics discussed include...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the biosynthesis, physiological functions and commercial uses of glycine. Topics...

Goats are one of the most adaptable farm animals in the world andthere are about 210 million dairy goats worldwide. More people are drink goat milk...

Grapevines at a Glance first presents the results of a morphological and genetic characterization, as well as chemical characterization, of some of...

It is believed that this is the first book to summarise the varieties, chemical components, healthy benefits and other functional applications of g...

Gypsum is a very soft mineral composed of calcium sulphate dihydrate and often occurs in nature as flattened and often twinned crystals and transpa...

Carbohydrates play an important role in many biological and biochemical processes, including the fertilisation, cell differentiation and maturation...

Legumes are an important source of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Chickpea is one of the most consumed legumes in ...

THE Handbook of Food Microbiological Analytical Methods includes 31 topics and experiments distributed throughout five chapters, namely basic micro...

Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks composed of hydrophilic homopolymers or copolymers, able to swell in water. Due to their high water conten...

Membranes can be defined as a selective barrier between two phases and classified into biological or synthetic membranes. Synthetic membranes are s...

This book examines the latest research in olive oil. Topics included in this book include biomedicinal activities of olive oil phenolic compounds, ...

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are high molecular weight, aromatic compounds containing two or more benzene rings joined together in diffe...

As chemistry becomes more and more amenable to mathematically rigorous study, it is likely that chemistry will also become an alert and demanding c...

As chemistry becomes more and more amenable to mathematically rigorous study, it is likely that chemistry will also become an alert and demanding c...

Seafood and related products have an important place in the human diet; it provides for the protein needed and has a nutritional composition that h...

The discovery of fullerenes, a new allotropic modification of carbon, is a prominent achievement of the late 20th century in chemistry. In this boo...

In this handbook, the authors present current research in the study of the biological activity, classification and health and environmental implica...