nsights on Current Food Science is a comprehensive and up-to-date academic resource that explores the scientific, nutritional, and technological foundations of modern food science. Designed for students, educators, researchers, and professionals, the book brings together emerging concepts, analytical methods, and practical applications shaping today’s food and nutrition landscape.

Beginning with an in-depth overview of food nutrition, the book explains how nutritional value is assessed through biochemical, functional, and sensory methods. It highlights the importance of nutrient profiling, food composition databases, and the growing challenges posed by ultra-processed foods.

The text then moves into the evolving world of functional foods, nutraceuticals, and dietary supplements, discussing their definitions, regulatory frameworks, health benefits, and future prospects. Readers are introduced to a wide array of bioactive compounds, including proteins, lipids, polyphenols, saponins, and lectins, along with their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and disease-preventive roles.

A full chapter is dedicated to nutrient bioavailability, detailing intrinsic and extrinsic factors that influence nutrient absorption and methods to enhance it through food pairing, processing, and fermentation.

The book also unpacks the concept of glycemic index and glycemic load, explaining their role in blood sugar regulation, weight management, cardiovascular health, metabolic benefits, and practical dietary applications.

Another significant section focuses on dietary fiber, covering its classification, physicochemical properties, and extensive health benefits—from improving metabolic and gastrointestinal health to reducing risks of chronic diseases.

Chapters on metabolomics and foodomics introduce readers to cutting-edge analytical technologies used in food safety, authenticity, processing, bioactivity, and nutritional evaluation. These scientific tools represent the forefront of food research in the era of machine learning, high-throughput analysis, and data integration.

The final chapter provides an insightful overview of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics, explaining how genes influence dietary response and how nutrients modulate gene expression. It also addresses emerging applications in disease prevention, personalized nutrition, and future challenges.

With its clear explanations, scientific depth, and multidisciplinary approach, Insights on Current Food Science serves as an essential guide for understanding the complexities of food, nutrition, health, and advanced analytical technologies in the modern world.

Dr. Haobijam Sanjita Devi is currently working as an Assistant Professor at College of Horticulture,
Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Bermiok, Sikkim. She has qualified CSIR-JRF and GATE.
She has earned her doctoral degree from the Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development,
Imphal, showcasing her dedication to advancing knowledge in her field. Her contributions to the
academic and research community are evident through publication record, including 16 research
articles in national and international peer reviewed journals, 2 book chapters, 6 e-Newsletters, 4
bulletins, 4 leaflets, 1 training manual, and 6 popular articles. She has multifaceted expertise and
commitment to disseminating knowledge highlight her as a valuable asset in the realm of horticulture
and agricultural research.
Dr. Chongtham Rajiv presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of
Biotechnology at Regional College, Lilong Chajing, Imphal West. He holds qualifications in CSIR-
JRF, GATE, and ARS-NET. He has earned his doctoral degree from the Institute of Bio-resources and
Sustainable Development, Imphal, and subsequently completed a Postdoctoral program at the ICAR
Research Complex for NEH under the DBT-RAship initiative by the Department of Biotechnology,
Government of India. Demonstrating a keen dedication to research, he has authored and co-authored
19 research articles in national and international peer reviewed journals, 3 book chapters, and 6 e-
Newsletters. Additionally, he possesses expertise in the field of chronobiology and bioactivity
screening.
Dr. Subhra Saikat Roy joined the Agricultural Research Service in 2008. He obtained his Doctoral
Degree in Horticulture from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal. Dr. Roy has an
excellent academic career and received University Gold Medal and Certificate of Merit. He was also a
visiting scholar at Michigan State University, USA. Dr. Roy has more than 14 years of research
experience on North-east hill agriculture and is presently working as Senior Scientist at ICAR-Central
Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur, Maharashtra. He has developed many technologies including six
crop varieties, five IFS models, five organic POPs, commercialized eight technologies and filed one
patent. Besides, he has promoted more than 30 agripreneurship. Dr. Roy has published more than 50
research papers in the journals of national and international repute, 12 books, 31 book chapters, 21
success stories and more than 20 bulletins and manuals. He is the Editor of two peer-reviewed
journals, Fellow of three professional societies and recipient of many prestigious awards including
three national awards.