Postharvest Quality Attributes of Fresh Grains and Vegetables (Postharvest Biology and Technology)

The consumption of fruits and vegetables is necessary for a healthy and balanced diet as outlined on recent research studies.In fact, their consumption is positively associated with the prevention of various disorders and diseases. This new book, Postharvest Quality Attributes of Fresh Vegetables and Grains, explores the beneficial aspects of commonly consumed fresh vegetables and grains.Each chapter focuses on one particular vegetable or grain, covering the health benefits, nutritional and antinutritional composition, antioxidant phytochemicals, antioxidant potential, and factors influencing the antioxidant content, such as genotype, environmental variation and agronomic conditions.The chapters comprehensively cover the bioactive compounds, mineral composition, vitamins, carotenoids, phenolics, flavonoids, tocopherols, anthocyanins, glycosylates, etc., that contribute the functional quality and help prevent various chronic diseases. Key features:• Provides nutritional and antinutritio