Lipid Chemistry

by Vipul Khetarpaul, Neelam Khetarpaul

ISBN: 9789351300168
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 11495.00
Biblio : viii+348p., figs., tabls., bib., ind., 23 cm

Author Profile

Dr.(Mrs.) Neelam Khetarpaul formerly Dean, College, of Home Science at CCS, Haryana Agricultural University, is recipient Commonwealth Staff Academic Fellowship Award by the British Council and many other awards.

About The Book

Today study regarding chemistry and nutrition of lipids has become an interesting and challenging subject. The present book covers important aspects of classification and structures of lipids and their role in human health and disease. This book has been divided into 18 chapters which mainly cover role of cholesterol and polyunsaturated fatty acids in human health, immune system and dietary lipids, fat replacers/substitutes, analysis of lipids, crystallization of facts, chemical composition of vegetable oils, use of microorganisms for the production of lipids etc. This book is not only directed primarily for the students of Food Chemistry, Food Science and Nutritionists but can also be a ready reference for research scholars and those engaged in food research , product development and lipid biotechnology

Table of Contents

Contents Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Classfication of Lipids; Chapter 3: Composition of Fatty Acids; Chapter 4: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids; Chapter 5: Sterols and Waxes; Chapter 6: Chemical Composition of Vegetable Oils; Chapter 7: Extraction, Cleaning and Storage of Oils and Fats; Chapter 8: Phenolic and Enzymatic Antioxidants; Chapter 9: Triacylglycerol Acylhydrolases; Chapter 10: Precise Analysis of Lipids; Chapter 11: Crystallization of Fats; Chapter 12: Emulsion and Emulsifiers; Chapter 13: Cholesterol and Human Health; Chapter 14: Immune System and Dietary Fat; Chapter 15: Use of Microorganisms for the Production of Lipids; Chapter 16: Trends in Production and Demand of Fats and Oils; Chapter 17: Fat Replacers and Fat Substitutes; Chapter 18: Nutraceuticals