Food processing technology: principles and practice
Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fellows, P., (Peter) (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, Fla. CRC Press 2009
Edition:3rd ed
Series:Woodhead Publishing in food science, technology, and nutrition
Subjects:
Online Access:FAW01
FLA01
Volltext
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
The first edition of Food processing technology was quickly adopted as the standard text by many food science and technology courses. This completely revised and updated third edition consolidates the position of this textbook as the best single-volume introduction to food manufacturing technologies available. This edition has been updated and extended to include the many developments that have taken place since the second edition was published. In particular, advances in microprocessor control of equipment, 'minimal' processing technologies, functional foods, developments in 'active' or 'intelligent' packaging, and storage and distribution logistics are described. Technologies that relate to cost savings, environmental improvement or enhanced product quality are highlighted. Additionally, sections in each chapter on the impact of processing on food-borne micro-organisms are included for the first time. Introduces a range of processing techniques that are used in food manufacturingExplains the key principles of each process, including the equipment used and the effects of processing on micro-organisms that contaminate foodsDescribes post-processing operations, including packaging and distribution logistics
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xv, 913 p.)
ISBN:9781615830411
1615830413
9781845696344
1845696344
9781845692162
1845692160
9781439808214
143980821X

There is no print copy available.

Interlibrary loan Place Request Caution: Not in THWS collection! Get full text