Minimal Processing Technologies in the Food Industries

Minimal Processing Technologies in the Food Industries
Author: T Ohlsson
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2002-07-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1855736799

The emergence of 'minimal' processing techniques, which have a limited impact on a food's nutritional and sensory properties, has been a major new development in the food industry. This book provides an authoritative review of the range of minimal techniques currently available, their applications and safety and quality issues. - Reviews the range of minimal processing techniques, their advantages and disadvantages and their use in food production - Discusses the range of thermal technologies, such as infrared heating, ohmic heating, and dielectric methods, including the use of microwaves - Presents alternatives to thermal processing, ranging from irradiation to high pressure processing and the use of pulsed electric fields

Food Processing Technology

Food Processing Technology
Author: P.J. Fellows
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 932
Release: 2009-06-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845696344

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

Minimally Processed Foods

Minimally Processed Foods
Author: Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2014-10-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319106775

The safety and efficacy of minimal food processing depends on the use of novel preservation technologies. This book first examines what is meant by minimally processed foods, including fresh-cut, cooked-chilled, and part-baked products. Next explored are the technologies or methods to produce quality products in terms of safety and nutrition, including: edible coating, natural preservatives (i.e., antimicrobial, flavour enhancer, anti-browning), advanced packaging (active, antimicrobial, and modified or controlled atmosphere), and selected non-thermal techniques (high pressure, pulsed electric field, ultrasound, light). Preservation of food is crucial to achieving a secure and safe global food supply with the desired sensory quality. In addition, the increasing consumer demand for safe, ready-to-serve, ready-to-eat-and-cook products with minimal chemical preservatives has raised expectations. However, foods deemed minimally processed, such as fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, cooked-chilled, and half-baked foods, are delicate products that need special care in preparation, processing, storage, and handling. As a result, new technologies to develop minimally processed foods have aggressively advanced. Minimally Processed Foods: Technologies for Safety, Quality, and Convenience explores both the definition of minimally processed foods and the methods and technologies used to achieve the safety and nutritional value consumers demand. About the Editors Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, India Mohammad Shafiur Rahman, Sultan Qaboos University, Al-khod, Oman

Emerging Technologies for Food Processing

Emerging Technologies for Food Processing
Author: Da-Wen Sun
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 653
Release: 2014-08-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0124104819

The second edition of Emerging Technologies in Food Processing presents essential, authoritative, and complete literature and research data from the past ten years. It is a complete resource offering the latest technological innovations in food processing today, and includes vital information in research and development for the food processing industry. It covers the latest advances in non-thermal processing including high pressure, pulsed electric fields, radiofrequency, high intensity pulsed light, ultrasound, irradiation, and addresses the newest hurdles in technology where extensive research has been carried out. - Provides an extensive list of research sources to further research development - Presents current and thorough research results and critical reviews - Includes the most recent technologies used for shelf life extension, bioprocessing simulation and optimization

Minimally Processed Refrigerated Fruits & Vegetables

Minimally Processed Refrigerated Fruits & Vegetables
Author: R.C. Wiley
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 394
Release: 1994-04-30
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780412055713

Introduction to minimally processed refrigerated fruits and vegetables; Initial preparation, handling, and distribution of minimally processed refrigerated fruits; Preservation methods for minimally processed refrigerated fruits and vegetables; Packing of minimally processed fruits and vegetables; Some biological and physical principles underlying modified atmosphere packaging; Microbiological spoilage and pathogens in minimally processed refrigerated fruits and vegetables; Nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables subjetc to minimally processes; Regulatory issues associated with minimally processed refrigerated foods.

Nonthermal Processing Technologies for Food

Nonthermal Processing Technologies for Food
Author: Howard Q. Zhang
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 685
Release: 2011-02-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470958480

Nonthermal Processing Technologies for Food offers a comprehensive review of nonthermal processing technologies that are commercial, emerging or over the horizon. In addition to the broad coverage, leading experts in each technology serve as chapter authors to provide depth of coverage. Technologies covered include: physical processes, such as high pressure processing (HPP); electromagnetic processes, such as pulsed electric field (PEF), irradiation, and UV treatment; other nonthermal processes, such as ozone and chlorine dioxide gas phase treatment; and combination processes. Of special interest are chapters that focus on the "pathway to commercialization" for selected emerging technologies where a pathway exists or is clearly identified. These chapters provide examples and case studies of how new and nonthermal processing technologies may be commercialized. Overall, the book provides systematic knowledge to industrial readers, with numerous examples of process design to serve as a reference book. Researchers, professors and upper level students will also find the book a valuable text on the subject.

Innovative Food Processing Technologies

Innovative Food Processing Technologies
Author: Kai Knoerzer
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2016-06-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 008100298X

Innovative Food Processing Technologies: Extraction, Separation, Component Modification and Process Intensification focuses on advances in new and novel non-thermal processing technologies which allow food producers to modify and process food with minimal damage to the foodstuffs. The book is highly focused on the application of new and novel technologies, beginning with an introductory chapter, and then detailing technologies which can be used to extract food components. Further sections on the use of technologies to modify the structure of food and the separation of food components are also included, with a final section focusing on process intensification and enhancement. - Provides information on a variety of food processing technologies - Focuses on advances in new and novel non-thermal processing technologies which allow food producers to modify and process food with minimal damage to the foodstuffs - Presents a strong focus on the application of technologies in a variety of situations - Created by editors who have a background in both the industry and academia

Novel Food Processing Technologies

Novel Food Processing Technologies
Author: Gustavo V. Barbosa-Canovas
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 716
Release: 2004-11-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203997271

Reflecting current trends in alternative food processing and preservation, this reference explores the most recent applications in pulsed electric field (PEF) and high-pressure technologies, food microbiology, and modern thermal and nonthermal operations to prevent the occurrence of food-borne pathogens, extend the shelf-life of foods, and improve

Minimally Processed Fruits and Vegetables

Minimally Processed Fruits and Vegetables
Author: Stella Alzamora
Publisher: Boom Koninklijke Uitgevers
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2000-06-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780834216723

An Aspen Food Engineering Series Book. This new reference work in the Food Engineering Series covers basic and new information and issues, and new and refined existing technologies in the preservation of fruits and vegetables with a minimum of processing. It begins with a section on detecting and controlling good and harmful microorganisms in fruits and vegetable tissues, then surveys a range of preservation technologies, talks about new technologies being developed in landmark multinational projects, and ends by covering the legal aspects of minimally processed produce in the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Food Processing

Food Processing
Author: Stephanie Clark
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 603
Release: 2014-04-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118846281

FOOD PROCESSING Food Processing: Principles and Applications, Second Edition is the fully revised new edition of this best-selling food technology title. Advances in food processing continue to take place as food scientists and food engineers adapt to the challenges imposed by emerging pathogens, environmental concerns, shelf life, quality and safety, as well as the dietary needs and demands of humans. In addition to covering food processing principles that have long been essential to food quality and safety, this edition of Food Processing: Principles and Applications, unlike the former edition, covers microbial/enzyme inactivation kinetics, alternative food processing technologies as well as environmental and sustainability issues currently facing the food processing industry. The book is divided into two sections, the first focusing on principles of food processing and handling, and the second on processing technologies and applications. As a hands-on guide to the essential processing principles and their applications, covering the theoretical and applied aspects of food processing in one accessible volume, this book is a valuable tool for food industry professionals across all manufacturing sectors, and serves as a relevant primary or supplemental text for students of food science.