Sharma, Deepansh,

Biosurfactants in Food - 1st ed. 2016. - 1 online resource (XIV, 86 pages 24 illustrations, 20 illustrations in color.) - SpringerBriefs in Food, Health, and Nutrition, 2197-571X . - SpringerBriefs in Food, Health, and Nutrition, .

Introduction -- Classification and properties of biosurfactants -- Application of biosurfactants in food -- Future prospects.

The present work aims to cover the perspectives of biosurfactants, which can be of interest in food-related industries and biomedical applications. Biosurfactants are a structurally diverse group of surface-active molecules extensively produced by bacteria, yeast and fungi. Despite having significant potential associated with emulsion formation, anti-adhesive and antimicrobial activities, considerably few applications have been reported regarding applications of biosurfactants in food formulations and processing. The utilization of biosurfactants, which are highly functional in food and biomedical applications, has become more and more significant. Along with providing an overview of biosurfactant properties, the book suggests how these properties could be applicable in the food industry.

9783319394152

10.1007/978-3-319-39415-2 doi

2019767608


Food--Biotechnology.
Microbiology.
Food Microbiology.
Applied Microbiology.
Food Science.

664.001579