Food Science and Technology, 2nd Edition - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470673427 ISBN 13: 9780470673423

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2017

Synopsis

Food Science and Technology is considered the flagship textbook for degree level studies in food science, supported by the International Union of Food Science and Technology. The comprehensive text and reference book is designed to cover all the essential elements of food science and technology, including all core aspects of major food science and technology degree programs being taught worldwide. This second edition sees major development of the book's accessibility and features as well as a greater use of colour, photos and illustrations to enhance the reader's learning experience and to appeal to students in the subject. The editor, Geoffrey Campbell-Platt, is a world-renowned food scientist with a long career in industry and academia, and is currently President of the world s biggest professional association for food science, the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST). Each chapter is written by an expert in their chosen field, thus presenting a collection of authoritative authors in one volume, suitable for food science and technology degree programmes and food industry professionals. About IUFoST The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) is a country-membership organisation representing some 65 member countries, and around 200,000 food scientists and technologists worldwide. IUFoST is the global voice of food science and technology, dedicated to promoting the sharing of knowledge and good practice in food science and technology internationally. IUFoST organises World Congresses of Food Science and Technology, and has established the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST) to which eminent food scientists can be elected by peer review. For further information about IUFoST and its activities, visit: www.iufost.org

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From the Back Cover

Food Science and Technology, Second Edition is a comprehensive text and reference book designed to cover all the essential elements of food science and technology, including all core aspects of major food science and technology degree programs being taught worldwide. The book is supported by the International Union of Food Science and Technology and comprises 21 chapters, carefully written in a user-friendly style by 30 eminent industry experts, teachers, and researchers from across the world. All authors are recognized experts in their respective fields, and together represent some of the world's leading universities and international food science and technology organizations.

All chapters in this second edition have been fully revised and updated to include all-new examples and pedagogical features (including discussion questions, seminar tasks, web links, and glossary terms). The book is designed with more color to help enhance the content on each page and includes more photos and illustrations to bring the topics to life.

• Coverage of all the core modules of food science and technology degree programs internationally
• Crucial information for professionals in the food industry worldwide
• Chapters written by subject experts, all of whom are internationally respected in their fields
• A must-have textbook for libraries in universities, food science and technology research institutes, and food companies globally
• Additional interactive resources on the book's companion website, including multiple choice questions, web links, further reading, and exercises

Food Science and Technology, Second Edition is an indispensable guide for food science and technology degree programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate level and for university libraries and food research facilities.

About the Author

About the Editor Geoffrey Campbell-Platt is Professor Emeritus of Food Technology at the University of Reading, UK, and Former President of the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST). He is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST).

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0470673427
• ISBN 13: 9780470673423
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 576
• Editor: Campbell-Platt Geoffrey