Food Processing Technology: Principles and Practice (Ellis Horwood Series in Food Service and Technology) - Hardcover

Fellows, Peter J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0895736098 ISBN 13: 9780895736093

Publisher: Vch Pub, 1988

Synopsis

The first edition of Food Processing Technology was quickly adopted as the standard text by many food science and technology courses. While keeping with the practice of covering the wide range of food processing techniques, this new edition has been substantially expanded to take account of the advances in technology that have taken place since the publication of the first edition.

The Second Edition includes new chapters on computer control of processing, novel 'minimal' technologies, and Ohmic heating, and an extended chapter on modified atmosphere packaging. It is a comprehensive - yet basic - text that offers an overview of most unit operations, while at the same time providing details of the processing equipment, operating conditions and the effects of processing on the biochemistry of foods.

The book is divided into five parts, in which unit operations are grouped according to the nature of the heat transfer that takes place. Each chapter describes the formulae required for calculation of processing parameters, sample problems, and the effects on sensory characteristics and nutritional properties of selected foods. By combining food processing theory and calculations with descriptions of commercial practice and results of scientific studies, Food Processing Technology: Principles and Practice, Second Edition helps readers make attractive saleable products and extend the shelf-life of foods.

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Review

Interesting, logical and concise. A good introduction for students of nutrition, food science and technology, catering or agriculture. --Food Manufacture

Comprehensive - it covers everything of importance. Accessible - even to students with a limited scientific background. Logical structure - it draws the reader through each topic. --Prof. Gary Reineccius, University of Minnesota, USA (commenting on the first edition)

Comprehensive - it covers everything of importance. Accessible - even to students with a limited scientific background. Logical structure - it draws the reader through each topic. --Prof. Gary Reineccius, University of Minnesota, USA (commenting on the first edition)

Comprehensive - it covers everything of importance. Accessible - even to students with a limited scientific background. Logical structure - it draws the reader through each topic. --Prof. Gary Reineccius, University of Minnesota, USA (commenting on the first edition)

About the Author

Dr Peter Fellows is a Director and Senior Consultant in food processing with Midway Technology Limited, an international development consulting company. He is a visiting Fellow at Oxford Brookes University, and currently holds the UNESCO Chair in Post-Harvest Technology at Makere University, Uganda. An experienced author, he combines academic expertise with practical experience of working with food manufacturers in over twenty countries.

Edition details

• Publisher: Vch Pub
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0895736098
• ISBN 13: 9780895736093
• Binding: Hardcover