Mushrooms as functional foods

Food scientists will dig into this robust reference on mushrooms. Mushrooms as Functional Foods is a compendium of current research on the chemistry and biology, nutritional and medicinal value, and the use of mushrooms in the modern functional fo.

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Main Authors: Cheung, Peter C. K
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470367285
Summary: Food scientists will dig into this robust reference on mushrooms. Mushrooms as Functional Foods is a compendium of current research on the chemistry and biology, nutritional and medicinal value, and the use of mushrooms in the modern functional fo.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xxi, 259 p.) : ill. (some col.)
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780470368190 (electronic bk.)
0470368195 (electronic bk.)
9781613448649 (electronic bk.)
1613448643 (electronic bk.)
9780470367285
0470367288
9786612008856
6612008857
Index Number: RM666
CLC: R151.3
Contents: An overview of mushroom cultivation and utilization as functional foods -- Molecular analysis & genomic studies of the shiitake mushroom Lentinula edodes -- Nutritional value and health benefits of mushrooms -- Sclerotia : an emerging functional food derived from mushrooms -- Antitumor and immunomodulatory activities of mushroom polysaccharides -- Regulatory issues of mushrooms as functional foods and dietary supplements : safety and efficacy.