Advances in Processing Technology

The book discusses various topics relevant to food science and technology, including consumer perception, food safety, nutrition, therapeutic foods, functional and Nutraceutical foods, weaning and geriatric foods, bio-preservation, oils refineries, condiments, and smart and intelligent packing systems. It is co-published with NIPA and is not sold or distributed in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Format: Hardback
Length: 332 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The present book is a comprehensive compilation of diverse topics that hold significant relevance to academics in the field of food science and technology. Extensive efforts have been made to comprehensively map consumer perceptions regarding the sensory evaluation of processed foods and their impact on quality determination. To address food safety, the topic of advancements in the traceability and transparency of the food supply chain is explored in great detail. Furthermore, providing basic nutrition food has emerged as a vital source of health-promoting phyto-ingredients. To cater to the concerned population, therapeutic foods have been discussed, along with their future trends. Similarly, recent trends in functional and Nutraceutical foods have been extensively explored to provide a thorough overview of this subject matter. To foster the growth and well-being of both younger and older generations, the importance of the technology of weaning and geriatric foods is described in intricate detail. Bio-preservation of various food products, including fermentation, has always captivated researchers for various reasons, including its novel and chemical-free approach to preservation, which has been aptly covered in the current expansions in microbiology for food preservation and also in the progress in biotechnology and its applications in food processing. The cross-linkage of advanced technologies, including nano-science, is elaborated as technological advancements in nano-science for specific food and nutrition delivery. The oil and spice commerce are two towering pillars in the food processing industries, and readers will undoubtedly be interested in understanding the developments in the technology of oils refineries and condiments. Smart and intelligent packing systems consistently offer an advantage in terms of monitoring the shelf life of any processed food.

Weight: 614g
Dimension: 157 x 235 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032157429