Description
CRC Press Processing Of Fruits And Vegetables by Khursheed Alam Khan
This volume looks at new and established processing technologies for fruits and vegetables, taking into consideration the physical and biochemical properties of fruits and vegetables and their products, the challenges of the processing industry, the effect of processing on nutritional content, economic utilization of bio-wastes and byproducts, and much more.
Divided into several sections, the volume covers:
processing and antioxidant/enzyme profiles of fruits and vegetables (role of antioxidants and enzymes in processing, use of solar energy in processing, and techniques used in making processed products from fruits and vegetables)
novel processing technologies in fruits and vegetables (ultraviolet light, pulsed light technology, hurdle technology, physical and biochemical properties)
the challenges and solutions in waste reduction, negative effects of processing, and effects of processing on vitamins of fruits and vegetables
Industry Reviews
"Contains information on the latest developments in the field. The authors have discussed in detail methods to preserve quality of food during processing operations, specifically during the newer food processing methods. The book also covers the application of pulsed light, UV radiations, and vacuum technology, among other food processing applications. Also the desirable and negative effects of different food processing methods have been discussed, which will be of interest to practitioners."
- Sanjaya K Dash, PhD, Professor and Head, Department of Agricultural Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Odisha, India