Part one begins by looking at the emergence of a new generation of natural preservatives in response to consumer concerns about synthetic additives. There are chapters on natural antimicrobials, bacteriocins, natural antimicrobials, antimicrobial enzymes and edible coatings, together with a discussion of how natural antimicrobial systems can be combined with other technologies. Part two considers current research on the application of traditional preservation techniques. There are chapters on the control of Ph and water activity to prevent microbial growth, and developments in heat treatment and freezing. These are complemented by discussion of how these techniques can be combined with each other and newer technologies to extend shelf-life without compromising safety or quality. Part three covers these newer technologies. It includes chapters on the use of biotechnology, developments in membrane filtration, high intensity light, ultrasound, modified atmosphere packaging, pulsed electric fields and high hydrostatic pressure. Part four considers the challenges in combining these techniques in a way that preserves sensory quality without compromising product safety. There are chapters on key issues such as modelling spoilage and the effectiveness of preservation techniques, the increasingly important problem of microbial resistance to the use of milder preservation methods, and setting safety criteria to account for such problems.
Food preservation techniques is a standard reference in helping food processors extend shelf-life whilst maximising food safety and quality.
Key Features: provides an authoritative review of the development of new and old food preservation technologies and the ways they can be combined to preserve particular foods; examines the emergence of a new generation of natural preservatives in response to consumer concerns about synthetic additives; includes chapters on natural antimicrobials, bacteriocins and antimicrobial enzymes, as well as developments in membrane filtration, ultrasound and high hydrostatic pressure.
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