Production and Application of Antioxidants

Author: Zheng Yuguo et al. (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Antioxidants are a class of substances that can scavenge oxygen radicals and inhibit or remove them to slow down oxidation reactions. They are widely used in fields such as food, medicine, feed, and chemical engineering. Their production technology has always been highly valued and has seen rapid development in recent years. This book systematically introduces carotenoids, vitamins and their derivatives, polyphenolic compounds, flavonoids, production and preparation, analysis and detection, physiological functions, and applications of antioxidants. This book is suitable for professionals engaged in production, research, and teaching in the fields of biology, chemical engineering, food, medicine, feed, and cosmetics, as well as college and university teachers and students. It can also serve as a textbook and reference book for majors such as bioengineering, commodity engineering, pharmaceutical engineering, fermentation engineering, and chemical engineering.