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Potato - Nutrition and Food Security (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
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Potato - Nutrition and Food Security (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
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This informative book focuses on the nutritional value of potatoes
and ways to improve it. With the world reeling under the burden of
an ever-growing population, there is a pressing need for affordable
and nutritious staples to feed the billions. Potatoes are grown in
a broad range of countries around the world and can substantially
contribute to future food security. Given the increasing
consumption of potatoes, there is a need for a book that compiles
information on and raises awareness of their nutritional value,
while also encouraging their consumption. The respective chapters
of this book cover the chemical composition, structure and health
benefits of potatoes, as well as genetic modifications used to
alter the concentration of relevant chemical compounds in them. The
book provides an overview of potatoes as a nutrient-dense crop, and
discusses important aspects such as the role of potatoes in human
diet, how they can improve the overall health of individuals, their
role in addressing malnutrition etc. Its chapters deal with topics
such as carbohydrates and glycemic index, dietary fibers, vitamins,
proteins, phenols, carotenoids, anthocyanins, minerals, lipids,
glycoalkaloids, new health-promoting compounds, the composition and
utilization of potato peel, nutritional significance of potato
products, and potato probiotics. Given its scope, the book will be
of interest to undergraduate students, graduate students and
researchers in plant physiology and biochemistry, plant genetic
engineering, the food sciences and agriculture, as well as industry
partners in related fields.
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