There is an increased awareness world over on the importance of nutraceutical and functional foods as an alternative to harmful synthetic additives used in industry. The importance of different peppers with abundance of bioactive compounds, highlighted in this book provides increased awareness on their importance as nutraceutical and functional foods to all stakeholders in the food and pharmaceutical industry. Peppers: Biological, Health and Postharvest Perspectives is a valuable addition to the existing knowledge on peppers-- Provided by publisher.