Nutritional Benefits of Kiwifruit

Download or read book Nutritional Benefits of Kiwifruit written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-02-02 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. - The latest important information for food scientists and nutritionists - Peer-reviewed articles by a panel of respected scientists - The go-to series since 1948