Underutilized Tuber Crops of the Himalayan Region
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Underutilized Tuber Crops of the Himalayan Region

Nutraceutical Potential, Processing, and Applications

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eBook - ePub

Underutilized Tuber Crops of the Himalayan Region

Nutraceutical Potential, Processing, and Applications

About this book

Underutilized Tuber Crops of the Himalayan Region: Nutraceutical Potential, Processing, and Applications explores significant, yet underutilized, edible tubers known for their bioactive and pharmacological properties, as well as their preservation potential. The book presents detailed information on historical uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, distribution, processing, toxicity, conservation, and future prospects of these tubers, along with their market relevance. It also covers various processing and preservation techniques to maximize their utility as ingredients or additives in food products.By integrating neglected and underutilized tubers into the current agricultural portfolio, alongside environmentally sustainable farming practices, the book provides valuable insights for food scientists and agricultural professionals working to ensure a secure, nutritious food supply while addressing the challenges of environmental change. - Covers underutilized edible tubers from around the world and their potential for nutraceutical applications - Reviews the nutritional and pharmacological properties of underutilized tuber crops - Supports global efforts in sustainable agriculture and agrobiodiversity by promoting neglected and underutilized tubers

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Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2026
Topic
Technology & Engineering
eBook ISBN
9780443336485
Subtopic
Food Science
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Title of Book
  2. Chapter 1 Introduction
  3. Chapter 2 Agave sisalana
  4. Chapter 3 Amorphophallus: a multifunctional tuber with promising pharmacological and nutraceutical benefits
  5. Chapter 4 Arracacia xanthorrhiza (Peruvian carrot)
  6. Chapter 5 Borassus flabellifer (Palmyra sprout)
  7. Chapter 6 Canna edulis and Canna indica
  8. Chapter 7 Ceropegia spp.
  9. Chapter 8 Coleus spp.
  10. Chapter 9 Colocasia spp.
  11. Chapter 10 Costus igneus
  12. Chapter 11 Cyperus spp. (Tiger nut)
  13. Chapter 12 Decalepis hamiltonii (Swallow root)
  14. Chapter 13 Eleocharis dulcis (Chinese water chestnut)
  15. Chapter 14 Flemingia vestita (Sohphlang)
  16. Chapter 15 Himalayan potato
  17. Chapter 16 Kaempferia spp.
  18. Chapter 17 Manihot esculenta Crantz
  19. Chapter 18 Major Dioscorea spp.
  20. Chapter 19 Minor Dioscorea spp.
  21. Chapter 20 Maranta arundinacea
  22. Chapter 21 Pachyrhizus spp.
  23. Chapter 22 Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (winged bean)
  24. Chapter 23 Sagittaria sagittifolia (arrowhead swamp potato)
  25. Chapter 24 Sechium edule (Chayote)
  26. Chapter 25 Smallanthus sonchifolius (yacon or Peruvian ground apple)
  27. Chapter 26 Solenostemon rotundifolius (Chinese potato)
  28. Chapter 27 Stachys affinis (Chinese artichoke)
  29. Chapter 28 Starchy Curcuma spp.
  30. Chapter 29 Stephania glabra: An underutilized nutraceutical tuber with untapped nutritive, biofunctional, therapeutic and sustainable industrial potential
  31. Chapter 30 Tacca spp.
  32. Chapter 31 Typhonium spp
  33. Chapter 32 Zingiber zerumbet (Shampoo ginger)
  34. Index

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