Bücher der Reihe Contemporary Food Engineering

The final quality of a food product is impacted heavily by preservation technologies¿such as chilling, freezing, and freeze-drying¿as well as the pretreatments that are routinely applied to foods. This volume explores issues involved in heat and mass transfer in food refrigeration and examines other operations applied to chilled or frozen foods. Each chapter can serve as a standalone resource for the particular topic, and the book¿s case studies can be used for developing processes or in teaching applications. Processors, researchers, and educators in the food industry will find this volume to be an invaluable reference for a host of food operations.

This book explores the potential and recent advances in noninvasive food analysis techniques used to ensure food quality and safety. Such cost-reducing and time-saving non-destructive food analysis techniques covered include, Infrared, Raman Spectroscopy, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. The book also covers data processing and modelling.

This book provides an overview of the most recent advances made on the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology that significantly influenced the food industry. It provides a multidisciplinary review of the complex mechanisms involved in the research, development, production and legislation of food containing nanostructures systems.

This book details the latest developments in sensing technology and its application in food industry. It explores the opportunities created by the chemical and biosensing technology and improvements performed in recent years for better food quality, better food safety, better food processing and control, and better input for food industry. The chapters in this book have been divided into three sections: basic principles of chemical and biosensing technology, biosensors for food processing and control, and biosensors for food safety.

Food Nanotechnology: Principles and Applications presents the latest data on all aspects of applications of nanotechnology in food systems. With its practical focus on the fabrication and application of nanotechnology in food, it is a valuable resource for students, researchers, food process engineers.

Thermal processing remains one of the most important processes in the food industry. Now in its second edition, this volume continues to explore the latest developments in the field. Topics discussed include thermal properties of foods, heat and mass transfer, deterministic heat transfer models for predicting internal product temperatures, and modeling thermal processing using artificial neural networks (ANN) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). It also explores thermal processing of various foods, the effect of ultrahigh temperature (UHT) treatment processing on milk, and ohmic, radio frequency (RF) dialectric, infrared, and pressure-assisted heating.

To meet the demands for high-quality, long-shelf-life fruits and fruit products, new processing technologies are under investigation and development. Presenting a blend of classical and emerging technologies, this volume explores a range of processing methods. Using a series of case studies, it discusses the effect of processing on sensory characteristics and nutritional value and explores new trends in modified atmosphere packaging. It also examines the use of fruit juices as a vehicle for probiotic microorganisms and prebiotic oligosaccharides as an alternative for dairy products.

A comprehensive resource providing clear descriptions of the latest extraction methods and instruments used in food laboratories, this book begins with an overview of solvent extraction technology. It examines pulsed electric fields, diffusion processes, and electrical discharge processes in the extraction of biocompounds. It describes conventional and innovative techniques for the intensification of extractions from food and natural products, and reviews recent developments in supercritical CO2 extraction of food and food products. It also examines the pressurized hot water extraction (PHWE) process and discusses essential oil extraction, among other topics.

Introducing state-of-the-art technology and emerging systems for the quantitative evaluation and definite measurement of food quality and safety, this book begins with a review of the concept and scope of food quality parameters such as color, texture, chemical compositions, and flavor. Each chapter deals with a specific system for quality parameters describing the principles related to each and its applications to foods. Coverage includes artificial intelligence systems for sensory evaluation, as well as computer vision; NIR, NMR and MRI; sonic and ultrasonic systems; multi-spectral and hyper-spectral imaging systems; electronic nose; biosensors; and the use of nanotechnology.

Many factors are relevant in making the proper choice of food packaging material, including those related to shelf life and biodegradability. To meet these demands, new processing and preservation techniques have arisen, most notably modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and active packaging (AP). This volume presents an overview of the current status of MAP and AP, exploring techniques, methodologies, applications, and relevant legislation. The book examines gases and machinery for MAP, safety and quality control, and applications in foods of plant and animal origin. It also reviews new trends in AP, consumer behavior, sensory analysis, and relevant legislation

Now in its second edition, this volume examines the art and science of frozen foods and assembles essential data and references relied upon by scientists in universities and research institutions. Original chapters have been revised and updated with the latest developments. The book includes a new section on emerging technologies in food freezing, with chapters on ultrasound accelerated freezing, high-pressure shift freezing, electrostatic field-assisted food freezing, and antifreeze proteins. A new section on trends in frozen food packaging explores active packaging, intelligent packaging, vacuum packaging, and edible coatings and films and their applications on frozen foods.

This book covers fundamental, recent developments in meat processing, emphasizing the mechanism of action of these technologies and their impact on the final product characteristics and consumer acceptability.

This book addresses the basic and applied principles of food engineering methods used in food processing operations. Presenting cutting-edge information on emerging food engineering processes, this text examines the thermophysical properties and modeling of selected processes such as chilling, freezing, and dehydration; discusses size reduction, mixing, emulsion, and encapsulation; includes case studies of solid¿liquid and supercritical fluid extraction; and explores fermentation, enzymes, fluidized-bed drying, and more. It provides an essential reference on the modeling, quality, safety, and technologies associated with food processing operations today.

To meet the demands for high-quality, long-shelf-life fruits and fruit products, new processing technologies are under investigation and development. Presenting a blend of classical and emerging technologies, this volume explores a range of processing methods. Using a series of case studies, it discusses the effect of processing on sensory characteristics and nutritional value and explores new trends in modified atmosphere packaging. It also examines the use of fruit juices as a vehicle for probiotic microorganisms and prebiotic oligosaccharides as an alternative for dairy products.

Follows an applied engineering approach by matching packaging types to specific food types. This title provides insights into Modified/Controlled Atmosphere Packaging/Storage (MAP/CAS) and Active Packaging (AP). It addresses various aseptic, smart, and modified atmosphere packaging.

This book provides a source of critical and readily accessible information on modern techniques for measuring physical parameters affecting food quality and food characterization. The text presents principles and measurement techniques, highlighting the latest quick, low-cost methods and their ability to replace the traditional costly, time-consuming ones. It covers the application of techniques based on a variety of technologies that can be used to classify and differentiate various foods, including fruits, vegetables, cereals, dairy, and meat products.

A comprehensive resource providing clear descriptions of the latest extraction methods and instruments used in food laboratories, this book begins with an overview of solvent extraction technology. It examines pulsed electric fields, diffusion processes, and electrical discharge processes in the extraction of biocompounds. It describes conventional and innovative techniques for the intensification of extractions from food and natural products, and reviews recent developments in supercritical CO2 extraction of food and food products. It also examines the pressurized hot water extraction (PHWE) process and discusses essential oil extraction, among other topics.

Introducing the technology and emerging systems for the quantitative evaluation and definite measurement of food quality and safety, this book presents a review of the concept and scope of food quality parameters such as color, texture, chemical compositions, and flavor.

Offers an overview of modern processing technologies. This book highlights their use to develop food products and ingredients that meet consumers increased demands for quality and safety. Each chapter in the Innovative Techniques section begins with a review of the fundamentals of the new or modified technique, its advantages, and results.

The postharvest handling of fresh fruits and vegetables plays a critical role in facilitating a continuous supply of high-quality fresh produce to the consumer. Many new technologies developed and refined in recent years continue to make possible an ever-expanding supply of fresh products. This volume examines a range of recently developed technologies and systems that will help the horticulture industry to become more environmentally sustainable and economically competitive, and to minimize postharvest quality loss and generate products that are appealing and acceptable to consumers.

Thermal processing remains one of the most important processes in the food industry. Now in its second edition, Thermal Food Processing: New Technologies and Quality Issues continues to explore the latest developments in the field. Assembling the work of a worldwide panel of experts, this volume highlights topics vital to the food industry today and pinpoints the trends in future research and development. Topics discussed include: Thermal properties of foods, including heat capacity, conductivity, diffusivity, and density Heat and mass transfer and related engineering principles, mechanisms, and models The development and application of deterministic heat transfer models for predicting internal product temperatures Modeling thermal processing using artificial neural networks (ANN) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Thermal processing of meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products; canned foods; ready meals; and vegetables The effect of ultrahigh temperature (UHT) treatment processing on milk, including the impact on nutrient composition, safety, and organoleptic aspects Ohmic, radio frequency (RF) dialectric, infrared, and pressure-assisted heating pH-assisted thermal processing In addition to updating all content, this second edition includes five new chapters: Thermal Effects in Food Microbiology, Modeling Thermal Microbial Inactivation Kinetics, Thermal Processing of Food and Fruit Juices, Aseptic Processing and Packaging, and Microwave Heating. The final chapter of the book examines systems used in the evaluation of thermal processes and the development of time temperature integrators (TTIs) to ensure the safety of thermally processed food. An up-to-date survey of essential techniques and the science behind them, this volume is a critical reference for food industry professionals.