Caffeinated Beverages: Health Benefits, Physiological Effects, and Chemistry (Short Story Index Reprint Series) [Hardcover]

Thomas H. Parliment (Editor), Chi-Tang Ho (Editor), P. Schieberle (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0841236542 | ISBN-13: 978-0841236547 | Publication Date: January 15, 2000 | Edition: 1

This book presents recent advances in the flavor chemistry, physiological effects, and health benefits of caffeinated products. This forty chapter book discusses in depth the physiological effects of caffeine and the health benefits of caffeinated beverages, including the antioxidant properties, anticarcinogenic actvity, and cardiovascular benefits that may result from consumption of these substances. It also examines the basic chemistry that contributes to the desirable sensory qualitites of coffea, tea, cocoa, and other caffeine-containing beverages and techniques to analyze caffeinated beverages.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The collection of 40 papers is based on a March 1999 symposium that explored the chemistry and health benefits of caffeinated beverages. The physiological effects of caffeine are first discussed with the conclusion that caffeine lacks addictive potential. The next three sections review the anticancer, antioxidative, and cardiovascular benefits that may result from consumption. The book concludes with four sections on the chemistry of coffee, tea, and cocoa as well as methods of analysis of such products. Among the topics are antioxidative polyphenolic substances in cacao liquor, the role of green tea catechins in the improvement of intestinal conditions, sensory studies on the key odorants of roasted coffee, flavor development of cacao during roasting, and capillary electrophoresis of some caffeinated soft drinks."--SciTech Book News

About the Author

Chi-Tang Ho is at Rutgers University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 433 pages
• Publisher: American Chemical Society; 1 edition (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0841236542
• ISBN-13: 978-0841236547
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,161,783 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)