Honey : composition and health benefits

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Author:

Khalil, Md. Ibrahim, editor.

ISBN:

9781119113300

9781119113324

9781119870616

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contents:

Intro -- Title page -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- 1 General Introduction -- 2 Physical Properties of Honey -- 3 Carbohydrates in Honey -- 4 Lipid and Fatty Acids in Honey -- 5 Amino Acids, Proteins, and Enzymes -- 6 Vitamins -- 7 Minerals and Trace Elements -- 8 Organic Acids in Honey -- 9 Polyphenols and Antioxidants -- 10 Aroma Compounds -- 11 Furfural and Hydroxymethylfurfural -- 12 Other Possible Contaminants, Toxic Compounds, and Microbial Growth -- 13 Antimicrobial Properties of Honey -- 14 Use of Honey in Cardiovascular Diseases -- 15 Use of Honey in Diabetes -- 16 Use of Honey in Kidney Disease -- 17 Use of Honey in Liver Disease -- 18 Use of Honey in Immune Disorders and Human Immunodeficiency Virus -- 19 Use of Honey in Sports Medicine -- 20 Medicinal Properties of Royal Jelly -- 21 Medicinal Benefits of Propolis -- 22 Medicinal Benefits of Bee Venom -- 23 Medicinal Properties of Stingless Bee Honey -- 24 Economic Benefits of Honey and Honey Products -- Index -- End User License Agreement.

Abstract:

Honey is among the most famous and widely available natural food products in the world, and its flavor profiles are well understood. Despite its use as a natural remedy by many societies, however, there has until recently been no systematic attempt to assess the scientific basis for claims about honey's health benefits. The ubiquity of honey and honey-derived natural remedies make such an assessment highly desirable. Honey: Composition and Health Benefits offers a systematic assessment for the first time, analyzing the substances that make up honey and their health effects, both separately and in combination. Dedicating full chapters to each of honey's constituent materials, this book provides the first full-length and comprehensive treatment of this natural food. It also includes content on other honey products such as royal jelly, propolis, and bee venom. It promises to shed scientific light on centuries of tradition.

Local Note:

John Wiley and Sons

Subject Term:

Honey.

Honey -- Therapeutic use.

Honey

Miel.

Food Science.

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING.

Honey -- Therapeutic use

Genre:

Electronic books.