Walley, Peter Glen and Buchanan-Wollaston, Vicky (2011) Brassicas. In: Health promoting properties of fruit and vegetables. CABI, Oxfordshire, UK, pp. 74-90. ISBN 978-1-8459-3528-3

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Abstract

Fruits and vegetables are one of the richest sources of ascorbic acid, other antioxidants and produce-specific bioactive compounds. A general consensus from health experts has confirmed that an increased dietary intake of specific bioactive compounds found in some fresh produce types may protect against oxidative damage and reduce the incidence of certain cancers and chronic diseases. This book collectively discusses and reviews empirical data on health-promoting properties of major fresh produce types. It provides detailed information on identity, nature, bioavailablity, chemopreventative effects and postharvest stability of specific chemical classes with known bioactive properties. In addition, chapters discuss the various methodologies for extraction, isolation, characterisation and quantification of bioactive compounds and the in vitro and in vivo anticancer assays. This book is an essential resource for researchers and students in food science, nutrition and fruit and vegetable production.

Item Type:	Book Item
Subjects:	S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Life Sciences (2010- )
Publisher:	CABI
Place of Publication:	Oxfordshire, UK
ISBN:	978-1-8459-3528-3
Book Title:	Health promoting properties of fruit and vegetables
Editor:	Terry, L.
Date:	2011
Number:	Chapter 5
Number of Pages:	17
Page Range:	pp. 74-90
Status:	Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/42944

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