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The Stability and Shelf-Life of Food

The stability and shelf-life of a food product are critical to its success in the market place, yet companies experience considerable difficulties in defining and understanding the… Leer más

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The stability and shelf-life of a food product are critical to its success in the market place, yet companies experience considerable difficulties in defining and understanding the factors that influence stability over a desired storage period. This book is the most comprehensive guide to understanding and controlling the factors that determine the shelf-life of food products.

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Food scientists and technologists

Índice

Part 1 Analysing shelf-life: Glass transition and microbial stability; Modelling shelf-life; Sensory evaluation methods for shelf-life assessment; Accelerated shelf-life tests; Advanced instrumental methods: The use of H relaxation NMR to monitor starch retrogradation. Part 2 Extending shelf-life: Predicting packaging characteristics to improve shelf-life; Sous vide products; Milk and milk products; Confectionery products; Fruits and vegetables; Fats and oils; Sauces and dressings.

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"Once you have tackled the first 20 pages, you will not put the book down."—Food and Beverage Reporter

"Read the case studies section - these things are happening to all of us."—Food and Beverage Reporter

"…a useful insight. …very informative."—Food Technology in New Zealand

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Persis Subramaniam

Persis Subramaniam works at Leatherhead Food Research Association, one of the world's leading international research, information and training centres for the food and drinks industry.
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Leatherhead Food Research, UK

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David Kilcast

Dr David Kilcast is a consultant in Sensory Quality.
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Consultant, UK (Volume 2)

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