Minimally Processed Refrigerated Fruits & Vegetables
Author | : R.C. Wiley |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 394 |
Release | : 1994-04-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 0412055716 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780412055713 |
Rating | : 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Introduction to minimally processed refrigerated fruits and vegetables; Initial preparation, handling, and distribution of minimally processed refrigerated fruits; Preservation methods for minimally processed refrigerated fruits and vegetables; Packing of minimally processed fruits and vegetables; Some biological and physical principles underlying modified atmosphere packaging; Microbiological spoilage and pathogens in minimally processed refrigerated fruits and vegetables; Nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables subjetc to minimally processes; Regulatory issues associated with minimally processed refrigerated foods.