{"product_id":"9783031274435","title":"Plant-Based Foods: Ingredients, Technology and Health Aspects","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe plant-based food industry has flourished in recent years, with a steady stream of exciting product launches reaching the worldwide market.  Consumers have become interested in a plant-based diet that includes grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables. There are a number of factors involved in this trend, including consumer opposition to harming animals, health problems such as lactose intolerance, desire for a healthier lifestyle and environmental awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e  Several books related to plant-based diets and cookbooks have been published for vegans and vegetarians, however there is no research work related to plant-based production, technology, ingredients and their qualitative and nutritional properties based on the results of scientific studies. \u003ci\u003eFuture Food: Plant-Based Products\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book where the comparison of plant-based products with other alternatives are explored in detail. Novel plant-based product formulations, production and results of recent studies are examined in detail in this book.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePlant-based products are mainly alternatives to dairy and meat products, and this text includes comprehensive chapters on meat substitutes and plant-based non-dairy products. In the opening chapter the main ingredients and raw materials used to produce a variety of plant-based products are covered along with their qualitative and nutritional properties. Further chapters focus on the health effects of plant-based products and microbiological and safety issues. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor researchers seeking a full, up-to-date overview of plant-based product alternatives and their production, health affects and safety aspects, this book meets your needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Springer-Verlag New York, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46554153582833,"sku":"9783031274435","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9783031274435_p0.jpg?v=1765561037","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9783031274435","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}