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November 12, 2009 by CRC Press
Reference - 747 Pages - 174 B/W Illustrations

Features

Highlights innovation in drying, concentration and encapsulation technologies
Discusses biotechnology for producing natural flavors, enzymes, organic acids, and surfactants
Examines analytical tools that can be used to distinguish between natural and synthetic products
Contains a case study demonstrating the steps for developing a new product line
Discusses nanotechnology as a method for modifying food composition and producing new packaging materials
Covers biodegradable films for packaging materials that can be used in place of petrochemical polymers
Includes coverage of functional foods such as probiotic and prebiotic dairy products

Summary

Consumer-driven products have kept the food industry at the forefront of technological innovations. For example, the redefinition of the once accepted compromise between convenience and quality is just one of the current issues driving the development of new products. An overview of a range of solutions for these challenges, Innovation in Food Engineering: New Techniques and Products addresses not only new or alternative technologies but also new products, materials, and additives that have emerged as a response to current and emerging issues faced by the food industry.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of modern processing technologies and their use to develop new or improved food products and ingredients that meet consumers increased demands for quality and safety. Each chapter in the Innovative Techniques section begins with a critical review of the fundamentals of the new or modified technique, its advantages, and relevant results. They include a description of the actual industrial scenario where the technique can be applied, emphasizing benefits and economical relevance of this sector. The chapters in the New Materials, Products, and Additives section identify the potential of the new or modified product, discuss its production route, and compare it with traditional alternatives.

While there are many books available on both topics, this is one of the first to cover processing technologies and their use to produce new and improved food products. Written by internationally recognized experts and pioneers and comprehensive in scope, the text highlights promising techniques and remaining challenges. In the constantly changing global marketplace, keeping up with new developments is important—keeping ahead of them is essential. This book keeps you up to date on the latest technology and paves the way for future developments.

Innovative Techniques

Opportunities and Challenges in Nonthermal Processing of Foods, N.K. Rastogi

Trends in Breadmaking: Low and Subzero, C.M. Rosell

Biotechnological Tools to Produce Natural Flavors and Methods to Authenticate Their Origin, E. Brenna, G. Fronza, C. Fuganti, F.G. Gatti, and S. Serra

Application of Solid-State Fermentation to Food Industry, M.A. Longo and M.Á. Sanromán

Membrane Processing for the Recovery of Bioactive Compounds in Agro-Industries, S. Velizarov and J.G. Crespo

Recent Advances in Fruit-Juice Concentration Technology, C.P. Ribeiro Jr., P.L.C. Lage, and C. P. Borges

Encapsulation Technologies for Modifying Food Performance, M. Inês Ré, M.H.A. Santana, and M.A. d’Ávila

Perspectives of Fluidized Bed Coating in the Food Industry, F. Depypere, J.G. Pieters, and K. Dewettinck

Spray Drying and Its Application in Food Processing, H.L. Xin and A.S. Mujumdar

Superheated-Steam Drying Applied in Food Engineering, S. Prachayawarakorn and S. Soponronnarit

Drying of Tropical Fruit Pulps: An Alternative Spouted-Bed Process, M. de Fátima Medeiros, J.S. Souza, O.L.S. Alsina, and S.C.S. Rocha

Application of Hybrid Technology Using Microwaves for Drying and Extraction, U.S. Shivhare, V. Orsat, and G.S. Vijaya Raghavan

Vacuum Frying Technology, L.P. Fan, M. Zhang, and A.S. Mujumdar

Aseptic Packaging of Food—Basic Principles and New Developments Concerning Decontamination Methods for Packaging Materials, P. Muranyi, J. Wunderlich, and O. Franken

Controlled and Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Food Products, D. O’Beirne

Latest Developments and Future Trends in Food Packaging and Biopackaging, J.M. Lagaron and A. López-Rubio

New Materials, Products, and Additives

Biodegradable Films Based on Biopolymers for Food Industries, A.C. de Souza, C. Ditchfield, and C.C. Tadini

Goat Milk Powder Production in Small Agro-Cooperatives, U.K.L. Medeiros, M. de Fátima Medeiros, and M.L. Passos

Meat Products as Functional Foods, J. Fernández López and J.A. Pérez Alvarez

Probiotics and Prebiotics in Fermented Dairy Products, G. Vinderola, C. González de los Reyes-Gavilán, and J. Reinheimer

Uses of Whole Cereals and Cereal Components for the Development of Functional Foods, D. Charalampopoulos, S.S. Pandiella, and C. Webb

Advances in Development of Fat Replacers and Low-Fat Products, J.R. Daniel

Biosurfactants as Emerging Additives in Food Processing, D.M. Guimarães Freire, L. Vieira de Araújo, F. de Araujo Kronemberger, and M. Nitschke

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Innovation in Food Engineering: New Techniques and Products by Maria Laura Passos, Claudio P. Ribeiro