Handbook of Goldenberry (Physalis peruviana)
Cultivation, Processing, Chemistry, and Functionality

Language: English

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Handbook of Goldenberry (Physalis peruviana): Cultivation, Processing, Chemistry, and Functionality presents multidisciplinary coverage of P. peruviana and its role as in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products. Broken into three sections, the book addresses the cultivation, species, and cultivars of Physalis peruviana, along with its chemistry, functionality, health-promoting properties, technologies, processing, and applications. Written for nutrition researchers, food scientists, food chemists, food technologists, nutritionists, and those studying related field, this book is a timely reference for those who wish to learn more about this functional food.

1. Introduction to goldenberry (Physalis peruviana): Cultivation, Processing, Chemistry, and functionality

Section 1. Physalis peruviana: Cultivation, species, and cultivars 2. Physalis peruviana cultivation and agricultural practices 3. Physalis peruviana genetic diversity 4. Pest management, pathology and plant protection of Physalis peruviana 5. Morphological and reproductive traits of Physalis peruviana 6. Physiological traits of Physalis peruviana Seeds 7. Agribusiness management of Physalis peruviana 8. Physalis peruviana physiology 9. Physalis peruviana taxonomy

Section 2. Physalis peruviana: Chemistry, functionality and health-promoting properties 10. Nutritional composition of Physalis peruviana genotypes 11. Physalis peruviana aroma and volatile compounds 12. Physalis peruviana oil 13. Chemistry and functionality of Physalis peruviana leave extract 14. Chemistry and functionality of Physalis peruviana calyce extracts 15. Chemistry and properties of Physalis peruviana roots 16. Health-promoting effects of Physalis peruviana bioactive compounds 17. Physalis peruviana fruit bioactive compounds 18. Chemistry of Physalis peruviana leaves and stems 19. Physalis peruviana toxicity and toxic elements 20. Effect of ecosystems and agricultural practices on Physalis peruviana phytochemicals 21. Physicochemical Properties of Physalis peruviana 22. Biological and antioxidant activities of Physalis peruviana 23. Withanolides from Physalis peruviana 24. Bioactive compounds and functionality of Physalis peruviana by-products

Section 3. Physalis peruviana: Technology, processing, and applications 25. Post-harvest technology and packing of Physalis peruviana 26. Physical and mechanical properties of Physalis peruviana 27. Drying of Physalis peruviana 28. Industrial applications of Physalis peruviana 29. Physalis peruviana powder: chemistry and technology 30. Physalis Peruviana Juice and beverage 31. Physalis peruviana fruit nectar, jelly, and puree 32. Applications of Physalis peruviana by-products 33. Emulsions from Physalis peruviana 34. Effect of processing on Physalis peruviana pulp

Dr. Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan is a Professor of Biochemistry and Food Chemistry at Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia. He obtained his PhD in food chemistry from Berlin University of Technology in 2004. His areas of interest include food chemistry, food science, nutrition, plant molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, and biotechnology with a specialization in food chemical safety, sensory evaluation, and functional food.
  • Presents the chemistry and functionality of Physalis peruviana
  • Discusses the processing, technology, and functional applications of Physalis peruviana
  • Explores Physalis peruviana phytochemicals and its health-promoting effects