Enzymes: Tools for Creating Healthier and Safer Foods
Advances in enzyme technology help food technologists create foods that address the global concerns of obesity, malnutrition, and food safety.
The food industry is facing some major challenges. Malnutrition, both over- and under-nutrition, continues to affect populations in developed and developing countries, resulting in increased disease and often catastrophic loss of life.
The increased consumption of energy-dense foods with high levels of sugar and saturated fats, combined with reduced physical activity, has led to an increase in obesity. The World Health Organization estimates that 300 million people in the world are clinically obe…
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