Book description
Featuring authors from academia as well as industry, this book provides
a broad view of carbohydrates influencing digestive health. Part 1 is a
general overview of carbohydrates that function as prebiotics or
fermentable carbohydrates. Part 2 is a more in depth examination of
specific carbohydrates for digestive health and applications. This book
provides an in-depth review and thorough foundation for food scientists,
product developers and nutrition scientists seeking to understand the
digestive health implications of carbohydrates.
Key features:
- Analyzes the most active fields of research currently performed
on nondigestible carbohydrates
- Focuses on the growing opportunity to deliver digestive health
benefits through fibers and other novel carbohydrates
- Authors include highly recognized researchers from academe and
industry experts
- Explores new possibilities in prebiotics and fermentable
carbohydrates
Teri M. Paeschke, PhD, has worked for numerous
consumer product and ingredient companies in positions ranging from
product development to research. She has worked for PepsiCo, Cargill,
Sara Lee Bakery, Nutrasweet, and Kelco. She has also worked as a
consultant for numerous smaller companies. Dr. Paeschke has published
several articles regarding ingredient functionality, hydrocolloids,
fiber, satiety, and is co-author on numerous patent applications. She
has been very active within the carbohydrate division of IFT and the
rheology division of AACC.
William R. Aimutis, PhD, serves as Research Fellow for Cargill,
Inc. He is currently the Director for Global Food Research in North
America, and previously worked for various food ingredient and
consumer packaged goods companies for over 25 years. Dr. Aimutis is
well-published in areas regarding dairy bioactive proteins, intestinal
microbial ecology, hydrocolloids, and satiety. Dr. Aimutis is very
active with the Institute of Food Technologists and American Dairy
Science Association where he served in several leadership roles, and
is a Distinguished Alumnus of Purdue University.
