2008, ISBN: 9780963195722

Hardcover

Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd, 2008. Hardcover. New. Food science including the processing and preservation aspects is an interdisciplinary subject involving topics fr… More...

Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd, 2008. Hardcover. New. Food science including the processing and preservation aspects is an interdisciplinary subject involving topics from chemistry, microbiology, engineering operations and technological processes. These topics need an interactive approach to enable one to gain a proper perspective and insight into the subject. The fast emerging food biotechnology, involving the use of genetically modified foods and food products, has become controversial even though the use of micro-organisms and microbial products in food processing has been in practice for centuries. The first volume of Handbook of Food Processing Technology deals with basic concepts of fruits and vegetables, major processed fruits and packaging of fruits and vegetables, and is divided into three sections. Section I is devoted to basic concepts of fruits and vegetables. While fruits are delicious, nutritious and a desirable component of our diet, they suffer from being extremely perishable. For this reason, it is often advantageous to preserve them for longer shelf life and easier transportation to locations distant from the site of production. Processing also transforms the raw material into new and perhaps improved product. This section also covers both traditional methods of preservation such as canning, freezing and drying. Section II studies major processed products and covers more than 22 fruits, including apples, peaches and apricots, sweet and sour cherries, plums, prunes, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, grapes, oranges and tangerines, grapefruits, lemons and limes, bananas, tropical fruits, coconut, avocadoes, olives and nuts. Section III focuses on residual management and packaging. Residuals are necessary consequence of processing agricultural raw materials. The residuals dumped at local landfills and discharged to natural streams, have now become a major environmental concern. Environmental protection standards are becoming more stringent, causing disposal costs to escalate. These challenges of environmental protection and economic competitiveness are discussed in this section. The present Handbook of Food Processing Technology is a complete treatise on foods and food processing techniques. It is essential reading for all students and teachers of environment, engineering, food technology and life sciences. The book will also cater to the needs of students and professors, industry personnel and others working on research aspects in this field. SECTION I Basic Concepts of Fruits and Vegetables 1. Classification, Composition of Fruits and Post-harvest Maintenance of Quality 2. Refrigerated and Controlled/Modified Atmosphere Storage 3. Juice Processing 4. Enzymes in the Fruit Juice and Wine Industry 5. Fruit Preserves and Jams 6. Drying of Fruits 7. Fruit Freezing 8. Thermal Processing of Fruits 9. Novel Processing Technologies for Food Preservation SECTION II Major Processed Products 1. Apples and Apple Processing 11. Peach and Apricot 12. Sweet Cherry and Sour Cherry Processing 13. Plums and Prunes 14. Strawberries and Raspberries 15. Processing of Cranberry, Blueberry, Currant and Gooseberry 16. Grape Juice 17. Oranges and Tangerines 18. Grapefruits, Lemons and Limes 19. Processing of Bananas 2. Tropical Fruits (Guava, Lychee, Mango and Papaya) 21. Coconut 22. Olives 23. Avocados 24. Vegetables 25. Meat and Meat Products 26. Cereals, Legumes and Nuts 27. Beverages 28. Sugar, Sweeteners, Chocolate and Honey 29. Spices and Allied Products SECTION III Residual Management and Packaging 3. Residual Management in Fruit Processing Plants 31. Packaging of Fruits and Vegetables References Index Printed Pages: 0., Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd, 2008, Raspberry Hill. PAPERBACK. 0963195727 New Condition. . New., Raspberry Hill<

ISBN: 9780963195722

Raspberry Hill. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex lib… More...

Raspberry Hill. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Raspberry Hill<