Vegetable Processing - Hardcover

Arthey, David; Dennis, C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0216929075 ISBN 13: 9780216929074

Publisher: Blackie Academic & Professional (an Imprint of Chapman & Hall), 1990

Synopsis

This comprehensive book addresses the import and fast–moving issues of processing technologies as they apply to vegetable processing today. It is an up–to–date account of just how much the different techniques have developed over recent years to bring vegetables to the consumer not only in different forms and styles but also with a high degree of safety and nutritional quality. Vegetable Processing is written and edited by experts with wide research and industrial experience in the field. This unique review of the different aspects of vegetable processing updates existing technologies and deals in detail with more recent developments, such as aseptic packaging, the technology of chilling and the increasingly important areas of plant, equipment and cleaning.

About this title

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive work by an international team of authors, introducing the technology of vegetable processing and preservation. Emphasis is on freezing, chilling and heating, and the relevant aspects of packaging and quality control. This practical review of the most up to date developments in vegetable processing presents the information in a concise form for the first time. A volume for food technologists and production managers. Also a source of reference for students of agriculture and horticulture.

About the Author

The editors David Arthey, Deputy Director, and Colin Dennis, Director General, Campden Food and Drink Research Association, Chipping Campden, Gloucester.

Edition details

• Publisher: Blackie Academic & Professional (an Imprint of Chapman & Hall)
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0216929075
• ISBN 13: 9780216929074
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 279