Bamboo shoot superfood for nutrition, health and medicine / Nirmala Chongtham and Madho Singh Bisht.

Author/creator Chongtham, Nirmala
Other author Bisht, Madho Singh.
Format Electronic
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoBoca Raton : CRC Press / Taylor & Francis Group, 2021.
Descriptionpages cm
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Abstract "Bamboo is an ordinary plant with extraordinary properties. Bamboo is an important resource for a healthy planet, and its shoots hold manifold nutritional benefits. Based on 18 years of research, Bamboo Shoot: Superfood for Nutrition, Health and Medicine details health-promoting bioactive compounds found in bamboo and offers practical guidance on how this vegetable, bamboo shoot, is used for food fortification. Bamboo shoots aid in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, hypertension and obesity. Exploring the tradition and culture of bamboo in Asian countries, this book provides information on the science behind the nutritional value of bamboo shoots"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2020020484
ISBN9780367467418 (paperback)
ISBN9780367470258 (hardback)
ISBN(ebook)

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