Food Processing Technology

Principles and Practice

P.J. Fellows

• Editore: Woodhead Publishing
• Anno: 2009
• ISBN:
  9781845696344
• Edizione: 3
• Argomento: Technology & Engineering
• Categoria: Food Science

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 manufacturing
• Explains the key principles of each process, including the equipment used and the effects of processing on micro-organisms that contaminate foods
• Describes post-processing operations, including packaging and distribution logistics

Indice dei contenuti

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright page
• Acknowledgements
• Dedication
• Introduction
• Part I: Basic principles
• Part II: Ambient-temperature processing
• Part III: Processing by application of heat
• Part IV: Processing by removal of heat
• Part V: Post-processing operations
• Part VI: Appendices
• Index