{"product_id":"kefir-carlos-adam-conte-junior-9780443220432","title":"Kefir: Properties, Functionality, and Health Benefits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKefir: Properties, Functionality, and Health Benefits\u003c\/i\u003e covers the more practical side of kefir production, technology, and product development. It focuses on the scientifically demonstrated benefits of this beverage, especially antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, intestinal microbiota modulation, immune response modulation, and anticancer properties. Bioactive compounds responsible for these effects are also explored to provide a theoretical basis for developing new food and pharmaceutical formulations. In addition, the book covers kefir's potential role in neurodegenerative disease prevention. Finally, the readers will find strategies for product diversification, quality control, and biotechnological applications. Kefir is a fermented milk beverage that is growing in popularity among both researchers and consumers for its proven and potential health benefits. Companies interested in developing new fermented beverage products will find this work of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carlos Adam Conte Junior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0443220433\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780443220432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Academic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Carlos Adam Conte Junior","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46545866916095,"sku":"9780443220432","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e68cf6a7-1b73-4fc0-9e18-6236ca748aa8.jpg?v=1738183554","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/kefir-carlos-adam-conte-junior-9780443220432","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}