Bücher von Gene A. Spiller

Caffeine provides information on composition, processing, consumption, health effects, and epidemiological correlations for the methylxanthine beverages and foods and serves as a useful tool for anyone interested in the methylxanthine-containing products.

Caffeine - found in tea, coffee, mate, cola beverages, cocoa, and chocolate products - is an integral part of the diet of many people. This book examines the composition, processing, consumption, health effects, and epidemiological correlations of caffeine. It offers an overview of the chemistry and analysis of methylxanthines.

Explores the chemistry, analytical methodologies, physiological and biochemical aspects, clinical and epidemiological studies, and consumption patterns of dietary fiber. This work offers coverage of non-plant food fibers, such as chitin and chitosan. It also includes a discussion of the interaction of fiber and phytochemicals.