Metabolomics in Food and Nutrition

Metabolomics enables valuable information about the biochemical composition of foods to be rapidly obtained. Since the biochemical profile of food largely determines key food properties such as flavour and shelf life, the information gained using metabolomics-based methods will enable greater control of food quality. Metabolomics analysis of human biofluids will also help to determine the relationship between diet and health. This book provides an overview of the current and potential use of metabolomics in the food industry. Opening chapters review the analytical methods used and the bioinformatics techniques involved in processing the results. Further chapters focus on key applications.