Advances in Food and Nutrition Research

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Contributors

Preface

Chapter One. Finger Millet (Ragi, Eleusine coracana L.): A Review of Its Nutritional Properties, Processing, and Plausible Health Benefits

1 Introduction

2 History of Finger Millet

3 Millet Consumption in India

4 Nutritional Significance of Structural Features of Finger Millet

5 Nutrient Composition of Finger Millet

6 Phytonutrients/Phytochemicals

7 Processing and Utilization

8 Health Benefits of Finger Millet

9 In Vitro Studies on the Carbohydrate Digestibility of Finger Millet

10 Glycemic Response (GR) studies on Finger Millet (Human Studies)

11 Gaps in the Knowledge and Future Directions for Research

12 Conclusion

Chapter Two. Advances in Food Powder Agglomeration Engineering

1 Introduction

2 Food Powder Reactivity and Surface Properties

3 Hydrotextural Diagram

4 Agglomeration Mechanisms and Agglomerate Growth Maps

5 Agglomeration Processes

6 Dimensional Analysis of the Agglomeration Processes

7 Conclusions

Chapter Three. Dietary Strategies to Increase Satiety

1 Introduction

2 Dietary Protein and the Regulation of Food Intake and Body Weight

3 Carbohydrates and the Regulation of Food Intake and Body Weight

4 Fats and the Regulation of Food Intake

5 Teas, Caffeine, and Pungent Foods

6 Energy Density

7 Meal Plans

Chapter Four. Biotransformation of Polyphenols for Improved Bioavailability and Processing Stability

1 Introduction

2 Classification of Polyphenols

3 Biotransformation of Polyphenols: Strategies

4 Impact of Biotransformation

5 Conclusion

Index