Fruit Processing

Arthey, D.; Ashurst, P. R.

ISBN 10: 0751400394 / ISBN 13: 9780751400397

Published by Springer, 1995

Seller Inventory # 5901960-n

Synopsis:

Fruit and fruit products, in all their many varieties and variations, are major world commodities and part of the economic life blood of many countries, particularly in the developing world. The perception of the healthy nature of fruit is a major reason for its increased consumption in the developed world, and many consumers today find a wider selection of fruit varieties, available at all times of the year, than ever before. This volume, however, is not so much concerned with fresh fruit as those principal areas of processing to which it may be subjected. Fruit processing arose as a means of utilising a short-lived product and preserving its essential nutritional qualities as far as possible. A chapter on the nutritional aspects of fruit is included in this work to reflect the importance of this topic to most consumers. After a general introduction, the chapter on fruit storage is the only contribution which deals with a process from which fruit emerges in essentially the same physical condition. Beyond that the book sets out to cover most of the major areas in which fruit may be processed into forms which bear varying semblances to the original raw material.

Synopsis: Consumption of food products based on or containing fruit is increasing as consumers in the developed world seek a diet which they percieve to be healthy. This text deals with the food processing industry and its suppliers. It should be of interest to food technologists, production managers and technical staff in the fruit processing industry, and its equipment and ingredients suppliers. There is a secondary market in academic and research establishments.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fruit Processing
Publisher: Springer
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New