Saffron: Science, Technology and Health - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0128186380 ISBN 13: 9780128186381

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

Saffron: Science, Technology and Health summarizes the scientific, technical and health aspects of this crop. Saffron possesses unique agronomical, ecological, social and physiological characteristics. And, there are various chemical components present in saffron, including carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, color pigment, aromatic and flavoring agents. Saffron has a long history of use in traditional medicine, and in recent years, the application of saffron in the medical industry as a cancer curing and antidepressant agent has brought more attention. There is also a growing trend of saffron use in the conventional food industry, including saffron desserts, cream, butter, beverages, powders, cake mixes and soups.

Intended for nutrition scientists and scientists and technologists working in the areas of food, agriculture, new product development and pharmacology.

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About the Authors

Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
Dr. Alireza Koocheki is professor at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in Mashhad, Iran. Dr. Koocheki earned a BSc in crop production from the University of Jundi-Shapur, Ahwaz, Iran, and an MSc and PhD in crop production from the University of Wales in the United Kingdom

Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
Mohammad Khajeh-Hosseini is an associate professor and is currently the Head of the department of Crop Science at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in Iran. He completed his BSc in Agronomy and Crop Breeding and MSc in Agronomy at the Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran and his PhD in Seed Science & Technology under supervision of Dr Alison Powell at the University of Aberdeen. His research interests include seed vigor, seed dormancy of medicinal plants, and crop transplanting

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0128186380
• ISBN 13: 9780128186381
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 568
• Editor: Koocheki Alireza, Khajeh-Hosseini Mohammad