Handbook of Food Allergen Detection and Control (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1782420126 ISBN 13: 9781782420125

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Allergens in food and their detection, management and elimination constitute a key issue for food manufacturers, especially in terms of safety. This book reviews current and emerging technologies for detecting and reducing allergens, as well as issues such as traceability, regulation and consumer attitudes. Following an introductory chapter by a distinguished expert, part one covers allergen management throughout the food chain. Part two details current and emerging methods of allergen detection in food, and part three covers methods for reducing and eliminating allergens in food. Finally, part four focuses on the control and detection of individual food allergens and the risks each one presents in food manufacture.

• Reviews current and emerging technologies for detecting and reducing allergens, as well as issues such as traceability, regulation and consumer attitudes
• Covers allergen management throughout the food chain and reviews current and emerging methods of allergen detection
• Examines methods for reducing and eliminating allergens in food and provides a detailed overview of the control and detection of individual food allergens

About this title

About the Author

Simon Flanagan, Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL), UK

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1782420126
• ISBN 13: 9781782420125
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448
• Editor: Flanagan Simon