Food Preservation Techniques (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition) - Hardcover

9781855735309: Food Preservation Techniques (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 185573530X ISBN 13: 9781855735309

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2003

Extending the shelf-life of foods whilst maintaining safety and quality is a critical issue for the food industry. As a result there have been major developments in food preservation techniques, which are summarised in this authoritative collection. The first part of the book examines the key issue of maintaining safety as preservation methods become more varied and complex. The rest of the book looks both at individual technologies and how they are combined to achieve the right balance of safety, quality and shelf-life for particular products.

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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About the Author:

Peter Zeuthen recently retired as Head of the Department Of Biotechnology and Food at the Technical University of Denmark.

Leif Bogh-Sorenson works for the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

Review:

Probably the best book on preservation I have ever worked through., Food and Beverage Reporter
Everything you have ever wanted to know about preservation is here., Food and Beverage Reporter

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