by Cesarettin Alasalvar (Editor), Fereidoon Shahidi (Editor)
Nuts have been long perceived as a high-fat, high-calorie food, best avoided or consumed in moderation. Nuts also provide essential nutrients such as magnesium, chromium, zinc, and manganese. Like all plant foods they are high in fiber and phytochemicals. This book examines popular tree nuts and describes each nut's compositional characteristics.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 340
Edition: 1
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 17 Dec 2008
ISBN 10: 0849337356
ISBN 13: 9780849337352