The Complete Technology Book on Snack Foods

Snacking is becoming a way of life with many people. In some countries the average eating frequency is around 6 to 7 occasions per day. There are plenty of marketing niches and slots to be filled in the Snack food areas. Snack is a type of food not normally eaten as a main meal such as breakfast, lunch or dinner but to mitigate hunger between these meals. Snack may also be consumed between meals purely for the enjoyment of its taste. Traditionally snacks were prepared from leftovers or ingredients easily available at home and included sandwiches, nuts, fruits etc. They have become more appealing than prepared foods and contain tempting, flavourful ingredients. This book attempts to provide the processes for the manufacture of various Snack food items which has tremendous domestic and export market. It covers a variety of subjects from snack food emphasizing the evolving nature of snacks in our diet. Whether you are new to the field or you are pro facing broader responsibilities, Snack