Bioactive Foods in Promoting Health: Probiotics and Prebiotics
Edited By: Ronald Watson and Victor Preedy

Explores key areas of research in the components of gut flora that have reputed health promoting properties.  The book identifies bacterial constituents that may be used for dietary supplements and provides scientific defense of food selections for those responsible for institutional food programs.

Academic Press | February 2010 | Hardback | 638 pages
ISBN: 9780123749383
List price: $160.00 / €115.00 / £97.00 / AUD 237.00

Hyperspectral Imaging for Food Quality Analysis and Control
Edited By: Da-Wen Sun

Provides core information about how this proven science can be practically applied for food quality assessment, including information on the equipment available and selection of the most appropriate of those instruments.

Academic Press | May 2010 | Hardback | 496 pages
ISBN: 9780123747532
List price: $149.95 / €108.00 / £95.00 / AUD 222.00

Irradiation of Food Commodities: Techniques, Applications, Detection, Legislation, Safety and Consumer Opinion
By: Ioannis Arvanitoyannis

Organized into logical themes and written by experts from industry, academia and research, this book meets the needs of those working or considering the use of irradiation in their work. Sections focus on legislation, irradiation techniques and materials; detection and risk assessment; and application of irradiation on food and consumer opinion.

Academic Press | May 2010 | Hardback | 739 pages
ISBN: 9780123747181
List price: $139.95 / €100.00 / £84.99 / AUD 207.00