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Cholesterol: Absorption, Function and Metabolism
(Encyclopedia of Food & Health, 2015)
Cholesterol is a vital component of animal plasma membranes and of the other cellular organelles. It regulates membrane integrity, fluidity, and permeability. Furthermore, cholesterol is a precursor for steroid hormones, ...
Fatty Acids: Fatty Acids
(Encyclopedia of Food & Health, 2015)
Fatty acids (FAs) are long hydrocarbon chain molecules with a terminal carboxylate group, originating from the organism or food. Their nomenclature, structure, and properties depend on the length of hydrocarbon chain, ...
Recent advances in and applications of encapsulated microbial and non-microbial active agents in food and beverage manufacture
(Advances in Food Biotechnology, 2015)
Encapsulation is a well-established process that allows formulation of a wide range of active agents within a defined carrier material using various techniques. This chapter describes the general concept and benefits of ...