Nondestructive Quality Assessment Techniques for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

This book provides a comprehensive overview of nondestructive techniques for assessing the quality of fruits and vegetables, covering methods, measurements, operation principles, procedures, data analysis, and applications. It highlights the latest trends and opportunities in the fresh food supply chain and introduces various nondestructive methods, including monochrome computer vision, imaging techniques, biospeckle laser technique, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, Raman spectroscopy, near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, X-ray computed tomography, ultrasound, acoustic emission, chemometrics, electronic nose and tongue. It is suitable for postharvest & food scientists/technologists, industry personnel, and researchers involved in fresh produce quality detection and can serve as a reference material for postgraduate students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 390 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the diverse array of nondestructive techniques employed for assessing the quality of fruits and vegetables. It encompasses a comprehensive exploration of methods, measurements, operation principles, procedures, data analysis, and practical applications of these techniques. The book presents a thorough overview of nondestructive approaches, highlighting the latest trends and promising future opportunities within the fresh food supply chain. Initially, it provides a comprehensive overview of various nondestructive techniques used in food quality detection. Subsequently, it delves into the details of nondestructive methods, including monochrome computer vision, imaging techniques, biospeckle laser technique, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, Raman spectroscopy, near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, X-ray computed tomography, ultrasound, acoustic emission, chemometrics, electronic nose, and tongue. Additionally, selected applications of each method are introduced to enhance readers' understanding of how to effectively utilize nondestructive methods and technologies to detect the quality of fresh fruits and vegetables. This book caters to a diverse audience, including postharvest and food scientists/technologists, industry personnel, and researchers engaged in fresh produce quality detection. It also serves as a valuable reference material for postgraduate students.

Weight: 770g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811954214
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022