Nutritional and Analytical Approaches of Gluten-Free Diet in Celiac Disease

• Main Authors: Simón, Edurne (Author), Larretxi, Idoia (Author), Churruca, Itziar (Author), Lasa, Arrate (Author), Bustamante, María Ángeles (Author), Navarro, Virginia (Author), Fernández-Gil, María del Pilar (Author), Miranda, Jonatan (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Food, Health, and Nutrition,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Food > Biotechnology.; Nutrition.; Public health.; Food Science.; Public Health.

This study by the University of Basque Country Gluten Analysis Laboratory analyzes the gluten free diet from different perspectives. The authors provide background information on gluten, celiac disease, and other pathologies related to gluten intake. Later chapters cover topics such as techniques fo...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction. Celiac disease and gluten-related disorders
• 2. Gluten: General aspects and international regulations about products for celiac people
• 3. Techniques for gluten analysis
• 4. Evolution of gluten content in foods
• 5. Nutritional and sensorial aspects of gluten-free products
• 6. Gluten free diet. Nutritional status and dietary habits of celiac people.