Exploring Bioactive Polyphenolic Compounds in Food and Natural Real-World Samples II (Hardcover)

Hardcover. This Reprint gathers recent research on bioactive polyphenolic compounds in foods and natural samples, with particular attention to realistic matrices and practical applications. Polyphenols represent one of the most diverse groups of plant secondary metabolites and are widely distributed in fruits, vegetables and numerous botanical resources. Their relevance extends beyond their well-known antioxidant activity, as these molecules influence sensory properties, technological stability, and biological interactions within food systems and living organisms. The articles explore polyphenols in complex natural environments, with emphasis on authentic food matrices, plant tissues, and real-world samples, where interactions with other constituents can significantly affect polyphenol stability, transformation, and bioactivity. The works contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of how polyphenolic compounds behave in practical contexts. A further focus is the investigation of underutilized plant materials and agricultural byproducts as valuable sources of polyphenols. Such approaches support the development of sustainable strategies for resource valorization and expand the range of functional ingredients for food, nutraceutical and related applications. Overall, the contributions provide updated insights into analytical characterization, biological activity, and technological implications of polyphenolic compounds. They highlight current directions in polyphenol research and illustrate how studies conducted on real samples can support innovation in food science, natural product chemistry, and sustainable use of plant resources. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…