Handbook of Analysis of Active Compounds in Functional Foods : CRC Press : 9781439815885 : 1439815887 : 27 Jan 2012 : Functional foods offer specific benefits that enhance life and promote longevity, and the active compounds responsible for these favorable effects can be analyzed through a range of techniques. Handbook of Analysis of Active Compounds in Functional Foods presents a full overview of the analytical tools available for the analysis of active ingredients in these products. Nearly 100 experts from all over the world explore an array of methodologies for investigating and evaluating various substances, including: Amino acids, peptides, and proteins, along with glutamine, taurine, glutathione, carnitine, and creatineWater- and fat-soluble vitamins and probioticsTerpenes, including hydrocarbon carotenoids and oxycarotenoids (xanthophylls)Phenolic compounds such as flavonoids, flavan-3-ols, proanthocyanidins, stilbenes, resveratrol, anthocynanins, isoflavones, tannins, ell