Beetroot

This book presents a roadmap for beetroot that encompasses its nutritional profile, therapeutic potential, and extraction of its phytochemicals. It also covers various processing techniques and industry applications of the crop. Beetroot has been drawing increasing scientific and industrial interest due its high nutritional value and range of potential applications. Beetroot: Cultivation, Processing, and Food Applications presents a roadmap for the entire lifecycle of beetroot, covering beetroot’s nutritional value, health benefits, phytochemicals, as well as postharvest management. Featuring recent technological advancements, this book presents processing techniques and valorization strategies, expanding on the potential applications of beetroot in pharmacology and the packaging industry. This book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, food technologists, health professionals, and industry stakeholders.