روغن زیتون: شیمی و فناوری (ویرایش دوم)

Annotation A staple food for thousands of years in the Mediterranean region, olive oil is now becoming popular all over the world. Olive oil has several unique characteristics that set it apart from other vegetable oils. Recent research suggests that olive oil produces many healthful benefits, including reduced risk of coronary heart disease. This second edition of Olive Oil includes new material from contributors and additional chapters that explore the most important aspects of chemistry, technology, quality, analysis and biological importance of olive oil. The topics selected will provide the reader with a solid background that will inspire and facilitate future research A staple food for thousands of years for the inhabitants of the Mediterranean region, olive oil is now becoming popular among consumers all over the world. Olive oil differs from other vegetable oils because it is used in its natural form and has unique flavor and other characteristics. More and more research suggests its healthful benefits including reduced risk of coronary heart disease. Olive Oil is a compact and readable text on the most important aspects of chemistry, technology, quality, analysis and biological importance of olive oil. The topics selected have been developing rapidly in recent years, and will provide the reader with a background to address more specific problems that may arise in the future. Readers can expect more contributors and chapters in the 2nd edition, as well as a glossary. Includes the chemistry and properties of olive oils Contains details on the healthful properties of olive oil minor components Extensive informaton on the analysis and authentication of olive oils Features an overview on the economics of olive oil in the world market

A staple food for thousands of years for the inhabitants of the Mediterranean region, olive oil is now becoming popular among consumers all over the world. Olive oil differs from other vegetable oils because it is used in its natural form and has unique flavor and other characteristics. More and more research suggests its healthful benefits including reduced risk of coronary heart disease. Olive Oil is a compact and readable text on the most important aspects of chemistry, technology, quality, analysis and biological importance of olive oil. The topics selected have been developing rapidly in recent years, and will provide the reader with a background to address more specific problems that may arise in the future. Readers can expect more contributors and chapters in the 2nd edition, as well as a glossary.

The culture of the olive tree (Mediterranean world) / Aikaterini Polymerou-Kamilakis Characteristics of the olive tree and olive fruit / Dimitrios Boskou Olive oil composition / Dimitrios Boskou, Georgios Blekas, Maria Z. Tsimidou Polar phenolic compounds / Dimitrios Boskou, Maria Z. Tsimidou, Georgios Blekas Olive oil extraction / Christos Petrakis Treatments and modifications / Dimitrios Boskou Storage and packing / Dimitrios Boskou Olive oil quality / Maria Z. Tsimidou Analysis and authentication / F. Angerosa, C. Campestre, L. Giansante Healthful properties of olive oil minor components / Francesco Visioli, Paola Bogani, and Claudio Galli Culinary applications / Dimitrios Boskou Olive oil in the world market / Vassilis Zampounis.