1st Edition

Sweeteners Nutritional Aspects, Applications, and Production Technology

476 Pages 93 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

476 Pages 93 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

476 Pages
by CRC Press

Sweeteners: Nutritional Aspects, Applications, and Production Technology explores all essential aspects of sugar-based, natural non-sugar-based, and artificial sweeteners. The book begins with an overview presenting general effects, safety, and nutrition. Next, the contributors discuss sweeteners from a wide range of scientific and lifestyle perspectives. Topics include: The chemistry... Read more

Sweeteners in General; T. Varzakas, A. Labropoulos, and S. Anestis
Chemistry and Functional Properties of Carbohydrates and Sugars (Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, and Polysaccharides); Constantina Tzia, V. Giannou, D. Lebesi, and C. Chranioti
Sugar Alcohols (Polyols); G. A. Evrendilek
Low Calorie Nonnutritive Sweeteners; G.-P. Nikoleli and D. P. Nikolelis
Honey; A. Labropoulos and S. Anestis
Syrups; A. Labropoulos and S. Anestis
Other Sweeteners; T. Varzakas and A. Labropoulos
Application of Sweeteners in Food and Drinks (Bakery, Confectionery, Dairy Products, Puddings, Fruit Products, Vegetables, Beverages, Sports Drinks, Hard Candies, Loukoumia, Marmalades, Jams, Jellies, Baked Goods, Sorbet); T. Varzakas and B. Ă–zer
Quality Control of Sweeteners: Production, Handling, and Storage; T. Varzakas
EU, U.S., and Third World Country Regulations and Japanese Legislation; T. Varzakas
Nutritional and Health Aspects of Sweeteners; T. Varzakas and C. Chryssanthopoulos
Genetically Modified Herbicide-Tolerant Crops and Sugar Beet—Environmental and Health Concerns; T. Varzakas and V. Pletsa
Bulking and Fat-Replacing Agents; T. Vasiljevic and T. Varzakas
Risk Assessment of Sweeteners Used as Food Additives; A. Mortensen and J. C. Larsen
Index

Biography

Theodoros Varzakas, Athanasios Labropoulos, Stylianos Anestis