Nutritional Benefits of Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit have long been known as a decorative and exotic fruit that can be used in desserts and fresh fruit collations. What is less well known is that kiwifruit contain a range of constituents with valuable health-beneficial properties. These range from high levels of high-impact vitamin C to enzymes that assist with digestion, and polysaccharides that promote gut health. This volume for the first time brings together all the known health and nutrition benefits of kiwifruit in a series of chapters written by authors who are authorities in their fields.
Audience
Researchers and professionals involved in nutrition, health, fruit science and food science in general
Advances in Food and Nutrition Research
Hardbound, 384 Pages
Published: February 2013
Imprint: Academic Press
ISBN: 978-0-12-394294-4
Contents
Overview of the kiwifruit - what it is, place in society today, world production and major producers, major uses, distinguishing features
C. WardComposition - overview and nutritional value
L. DrummondProteins and enzymes - actinidin, other significant proteins
Fibre - composition, structures, functional properties
M Boland
SimmsVitamin C - bioavailability from kiwifruit
Actinidin and digestion
M. Vissers
L. KaurMucin
Digestion of fibre
P. Moughan
S. HenareModification of colonic flora
Effects on macronutrient bioavailability (glycemic effects)
J. Ansell
J. MonroEffects on markers for cardiovascular health
DNA repair
Duttaroy
CollinsImmune modulation
Kiwifruit allergies
M. Skinner
M. BublinEffects on nutrient bioavailability - minerals
History of cultivation of kiwifruit cultivars, breeding, genetics
M. Kruger
R. FergusonSecondary metabolites
Effects on GIT motility
T. McGhie
L. Drummond
