Authors:D. K. Salunkhe, J. K. Chavan,
Publisher: CRC Press
Keywords: remedies, consequences, tannins, dietary
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 1989-11-30
List price: $386.00
ISBN-10: 0849368111
ISBN-13: 9780849368110

This concisely written book presents information on types of plant phenolics. The sole focus of this volume is on dietary tannins. It reviews the fact that tannins interact with dietary proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, digestive enzymes, and lower nutrient availability. This work reveals that in certain parts of the world, tannins also have been reported as carcinogenic. This literature comprehensively reviews chemistry and plant biochemistry, and methods of extraction. It also explains the harmful and toxic effects and remedies to alleviate dietary tannins. This useful resource is

Author: Harinder P.S. Makkar
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: laboratory, manual, foliage, shrub, tannins, tree, quantification
Number of Pages: 116
Published: 2003-11-30
List price: $139.00
ISBN-10: 1402016328
ISBN-13: 9781402016325

Here is the most complete guide available for the analysis of tannins. A battery of tannin methodologies is presented in a simple, clear and easy-to-understand manner. This unique guide covers chemical, biological and radio isotopic tannin assays. Comprehensive step-by-step protocols are presented for each method. The protocols enable non-specialists and specialists alike to implement the methods easily in the laboratory. It is an ideal laboratory manual for research scientists, graduate students, and laboratory personnel working in the fields of animal nutrition, soil nutrient managem