Betalains: Biomolecular Aspects

• Main Authors: Akbar Hussain, Erum (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Sadiq, Zubi (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Zia-Ul-Haq, Muhammad (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2018.
• Subjects: Food-Biotechnology.; Organic chemistry.; Food Science.; Organic Chemistry.

This unique text provides comprehensive coverage of betalains, outlining the specific makeup and uses of this plant. The chapters provide deep insight into the biosynthesis, structures, pharmacokinitics, stability, extraction, health benefits and occurrence in nature of betalains. As the first major...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction to Betalains
• Chemical structures of Betalains
• Betalains as colouring agent
• Betalains absorption and metabolism
• Biosynthesis of betalains
• Factors affecting stability of betalains
• Health related uses and biological activities
• Analysis of etalains
• Extraction of anthocyanins
• Present and future trends of betalains.