Vasiliki Lagouri

University of West Attica Greece

Vasiliki Lagouri, BA, MSc, PhD, received a BA in chemistry from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, where the National Fellowships Foundation awarded her the highest undergraduate honor. She received an MSc in medicinal chemistry from the Department of Pharmacy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and a PhD in food chemistry from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She was awarded postgraduate grants from the National Fellowships Foundation and the Mpodosakis Foundation of Greece. She has more than 25 years of academic and research project management experience at the Department of Food Science and Technology at the International Hellenic University of Thessaloniki, the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and the National Hellenic Research Foundation. From the academic year 2020–21, she has participated as an adjunct lecturer in the postgraduate program “Biomedical Methods and Technology in Diagnosis” in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of West Attica in Athens. She also holds a position as an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Perrotis College (associated with Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK) in American Farm School of Thessaloniki. She has 21 publications and 24 conference participations in the fields of food chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and natural products to her credit.

Vasiliki Lagouri

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This book offers a comprehensive overview of food additives, exploring their chemistry, applications, and safety implications. It delves into the various classes of additives, including antioxidants, sweeteners, flavorings, and preservatives, providing detailed insights into their extraction, mechanisms of action, chemical properties, and quality assurance parameters. Addressing the growing concerns about the potential toxicity of food additives, the book explores recent developments in the field, including the health implications of certain additives and the importance of establishing maximum limits to protect consumer health. By providing a clear and informative guide, this book is invaluable to food industries, stakeholders, and researchers seeking to understand the science behind food additives and their impact on food safety and quality.

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