Soy Applications in Food

Introduction

Soy is prized by the food industry for both its versatility and the major role it plays in food functionality. However, only a limited amount of information is available explaining soy's full potential in food applicability.

Focus of the Book

Recognizing the increasing popularity of soy, this book focuses on the incorporation of soy products into a variety of different foods, such as cereal, snack bars, beverages, meat, and dairy products. It covers the processing of several different soy ingredients and their applications to various food groups and discusses new food products that incorporate soy ingredients.

Additional Content

The text also presents information on functional soy products and health benefits of soy, organic, and chemical-free soy ingredients. Additional coverage includes an introduction to the soy market and specific functional ingredients.

Intended Audience

This is an ideal reference for food researchers, food scientists, and food technologists.