Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in the Balkans introduces and analyzes traditional foods from the Balkans. Beginning with the eating habits in the Balkans, this book unfolds the history of use, origin, compositions and preparation, ingredient origin, nutritional aspects, and the effects on health for various foods and food products of the region. Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in the Balkans also address local and international regulations and provide suggestions on how to harmonize these regulations to promote the global availability of these foods. A volume in a series co-produced with the Global Harmonization Initiative, Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in the Balkans is sure to be a welcomed reference for nutrition researchers and professionals, including nutritionists, dieticians, food scientists, food technologists, toxicologists, regulators, and product developers as well as educators, and students.