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This book discusses the various aspects of sustainable packaging edibles in food industry. It is divided into five main parts. The first section of the book addresses details of edible films, various sources, origin, scope and functions. Second section covers different sustainable alternatives such as seed gums, fruits and vegetable peels, sea weeds, fruits wastes, dairy by products & anti-oxidant edible packaging. This book also discusses about methods of improvements of mechanical properties of packaging edibles & their food applications, testing methods, innovations, limitations, challenges and nano edibles. It provides insights about the large quantity of wastes and by-products generated by food processing industries. Disposal of these wastes is a big problem due to their high biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) & chemical oxygen demand (COD) which causes severe problem of pollution to the environment. These wastes contain large amounts of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals, various bioactive compounds and have eco-friendly packaging potential. The book emphasizes on the fact that recycling these wastes as packaging edibles are sustainable and economical. As a world foreseeing food technology revolution, this book explores the unique topics in food packaging which possesses mammoth commercial applications and environmental potential. Due to its immense scope, this book is highly useful for researchers, food scientists, students and food packaging industry experts.

Consumers are becoming more and more interested in foods that have a health benefit beyond basic nutrition. This is leading to the introduction of several probiotic and prebiotic containing foods in the marketplace. New practices are now being adopted by the food industry to develop and promote these types of functional foods with a greater shelf life. Prebiotics (inulin, gum acacia and honey) are foods or supplements that encourage the growth of "good" or "friendly" bacteria i.e. Lactobacillus which have beneficial effects during conditions like aging, gastrointestinal disorders, yeast infections, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, immune system slumps, and may be even colon cancer risk. In the human body, prebiotics nourish the microflora (probiotics) and encourage them to work more efficiently, keeping the human body healthy and strong. This monograph recapitulated practical approaches related to prebiotics as potential substrates for lactic cultures. The future of prebiotics remains extremely positive, with many sectors now reaping the benefits.