Elsevier Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Technologies for Production of Nutraceuticals and Functional Food Products

Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Technologies for Production of Nutraceuticals and Functional Food Products covers a wide range of topics related to the the microbial process for the production of high- value nutraceuticals and fermented functional foods.  This reference includes the bioactive compounds derived from the foods substrate, including bioactive peptides, transformed polyphenols, oligosaccharides, prebiotics, and functional lipids. Scientific information related to the recombinant microorganisms and their role in the production of nutraceutical and functional foods are also included. The translational aspects of microbial bioprocess technologies are illustrated, by emphasizing the current requirements and future perspectives of industrial and food biotechnology. Edited by a group of experienced Eeditors and contributors, Technologies for Production of Nutraceuticals and Functional Food Productsthe book gives scientists and engineers the translational aspects of microbial processes for the development of functional foods and high- value nutraceuticals with future perspectives. Review Provides both basic and translational aspects of microbial processes in the development of functional foods and high-value nutraceuticals From the Back Cover <i>Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Technologies for Production of Nutraceuticals and Functional Food Products</i> covers a wide range of topics related to microbial process for production of high value and fermented functional foods. The bioactive compounds derived from foods substrate mainly include bioactive peptides, transformed polyphenols, oligosaccharides, prebiotics, and functional lipids will be presented. The scientific information related to the recombinant microorganisms and their role in production of nutraceutical and functional foods are discussed. The translational aspects of microbial bioprocess technologies are illustrated, by emphasizing the current requirements and future perspectives of industrial and food biotechnology. About the Author Dr. Amit Kumar Rai is presently working as Scientist – C at Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Regional Centre, Sikkim. He has completed his doctorate from CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore on application of lactic acid fermentation for recovery nutraceuticals from fish and animal processing by-products. As an independent researcher, Dr. Amit has contributed in the area of Food Biotechnology for the production of nutraceuticals and functional foods rich in bioactive peptides and isoflavones using microorganisms associated with traditional fermented foods of North East India. To his credit, he has totally 45 publications including 31 publications in SCI Journals and 12 chapters in the book published by various International publishers. His performance as a researcher has resulted in the bestowment of the Young Scientist Award 2016 from Association of Food Scientist and Technologists (India), Young Scientist Award 2015 by Association of Microbiologist of India, AU-CBT Excellence Award 2009 by the Biotech Research Society of India, Award for excellence in Food Biotechnology 2016 from Society of Applied Biotechnology and several best presentation award at National and International conferences. Dr. Amit Kumar Rai is presently working as Scientist – C at Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Regional Centre, Sikkim. He has completed his doctorate from CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore on application of lactic acid fermentation for recovery nutraceuticals from fish and animal processing by-products. As an independent researcher, Dr. Amit has contributed in the area of Food Biotechnology for the production of nutraceuticals and functional foods rich in bioactive peptides and isoflavones using microorganisms associated with traditional ferme