Olive oil : chemistry and technology

A staple food for thousands of years for the inhabitants of the Mediterranean region, olive oil is now becoming popular among consumers all over the world. Olive oil differs from other vegetable oils because it is used in its natural form and has unique flavor and other characteristics. More and mor...

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Corporate Author American Oil Chemists' Society
Other Authors Boskou, Dimitrios
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Champaign, Ill. : AOCS Press, 2006.
Edition2nd ed.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781613442562
1613442564
9781439832028
1439832021
9781893997882
189399788X
9780128043547
0128043547
9781003040217
1003040217
Physical Description1 online resource (xi, 268 pages)

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Summary:A staple food for thousands of years for the inhabitants of the Mediterranean region, olive oil is now becoming popular among consumers all over the world. Olive oil differs from other vegetable oils because it is used in its natural form and has unique flavor and other characteristics. More and more research suggests its healthful benefits including reduced risk of coronary heart disease. Olive Oil is a compact and readable text on the most important aspects of chemistry, technology, quality, analysis and biological importance of olive oil. The topics selected have been developing rapidly in recent years, and will provide the reader with a background to address more specific problems that may arise in the future. Readers can expect more contributors and chapters in the 2nd edition, as well as a glossary.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781613442562
1613442564
9781439832028
1439832021
9781893997882
189399788X
9780128043547
0128043547
9781003040217
1003040217
Access:Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 268 pages)