Liquorice (eBook)

Properties, Processing, and Health Benefits

Sukhvinder Singh Purewal, Preet Amol Singh (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: PDF

2025
232 Seiten
CRC Press (Verlag)
978-1-040-36701-8 (ISBN)

Infos

This book serves as an essential guide for understanding the full potential of this remarkable plant. Drawing from a wealth of scientific research, this book explores every aspect of liquorice, from its nutritional profile to its extensive health benefits. With clear and structured chapters, the book begins with an overview of liquorice nutrient composition, followed by insights into agrarian conditions and the best agricultural practices for cultivating high-quality crops. It explores modern breeding techniques and provides a clear look at how starch is extracted, changed for different purposes, and used in various industries. The exploration continues with secondary metabolites, critical minerals, and how processing affects nutrient retention. A unique highlight is the exploration of liquorice's untapped potential in health services, showcasing its wide-ranging medicinal properties. Postharvest management strategies ensure quality, while disease control measures and current regulatory guidelines provide a roadmap for safe and efficient production. Whether you are a researcher, a food scientist, or someone curious about the incredible uses of liquorice, this book provides an authoritative resource to unlock its potential.Key Features:* Provides a detailed view of liquorice nutrients and best farming methods.* Explores modern breeding techniques and commercial uses of starch.* Reveals the medicinal properties of liquorice, with detailed applications for health.* Provides guidance on managing crops post-harvest for enhanced quality and safety.* Discusses regulatory frameworks and future possibilities in farming and processing.This book brings together traditional knowledge and modern science which makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in fully understanding this versatile plant. Whether you're working in research, farming, or food production, this guide gives you the information and tools you need to make smart decisions and drive innovation in the field.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.6.2025
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Botanik
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Humanbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Lebensmitteltechnologie
• Themenwelt: Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei
• ISBN-10: 1-040-36701-1 / 1040367011
• ISBN-13: 978-1-040-36701-8 / 9781040367018