Food and beverage technology

The development of food and drink products for children and adolescents represents an expanding market sector, which has received little attention in the existing literature.

In preindustrial Europe, dependence on grain shaped every phase of life from economic development to spiritual expression, and the problem of subsistence dominated the everyday order of things in a merciless and unremitting way.

Algae have a long history of use as foods and for the production of food ingredients.

This monograph presents extensions of the Moser-Bangert approach that include solutions of a family of nonlinear elliptic PDEs on Rn and an Allen-Cahn PDE model of phase transitions.

This multi-authored handbook is a unique cross-industry resource for formulators and compounders, and an invaluable reference for the producers of formulated commodities and industrial minerals.

This is a well-rounded handbook of fermentation and biochemical engineering presenting techniques for the commercial production of chemicals and pharmaceuticals via fermentation.

Sensory evaluation methods are extensively used in the wine, beer and distilled spirits industries for product development and quality control, while consumer research methods also offer useful insights as the product is being developed.

Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector in the world.

Separation, extraction and concentration are essential processes in the preparation of key food ingredients.

Eastern Europe is the last undiscovered gem of the wine world.

Successful methods for the detection and investigation of outbreaks of foodborne disease are essential for ensuring consumer safety.

An award-winning photographer celebrates Kentucky’s bourbon heritage with this tour of historic distilleries across the Bluegrass State.

Consumers are increasingly seeking foods that are rich in dietary fibre and wholegrains, but are often unwilling to compromise on sensory quality.

Molecular Nutrition: Vitamins presents the nutritional and molecular aspects of vitamins with a specific focus on vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B# (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6, (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), B12 (colbamin), C, D, E, and K.

Foods, Nutrients and Food Ingredients with Authorised EU Health Claims provides an overview of how health claims are regulated in the European Union, as well as detailed scientific and regulatory information about permitted health claims for particular types of foods and ingredients.

The hygienic processing of food concerns both potential hazards in food products and the regulation, design, and management of food processing facilities.

The plant-based food industry has flourished in recent years, with a steady stream of exciting product launches reaching the worldwide market.

Coffee in Health and Disease Prevention presents a comprehensive look at the compounds in coffee, their reported benefits (or toxicity risks) and also explores them on a health-condition specific level, providing researchers and academics with a single-volume resource to help in identifying potential treatment uses.

Traditionally a source of nutrition, proteins are also added to foods for their ability to form gels and stabilise emulsions, among other properties.

As tree nuts and peanuts become increasingly recognised for their health-promoting properties, the provision of safe, high quality nuts is a growing concern.

Stored product insects and other pests represent a major hygiene and safety issue to many industries, from food production to building infestation, and issues for timber pallets and packaging.

Packaging plays an essential role in limiting undesired microbial growth and sensory deterioration.

Cold plasma technology in the food industry is increasingly being adopted for its effective decontamination of food from foodborne pathogens and for its ability for enhanced pest mitigation in stored products.

The use of computer vision systems to control manufacturing processes and product quality has become increasingly important in food processing.

The production of animal feed increasingly relies on the global acquisition of feed material, increasing the risk of chemical and microbiological contaminants being transferred into food-producing animals.

Much has been written about food allergies in scientific journals and in the lay press, but Food Allergies: Processing Technologies for Allergenicity Reduction approaches the issue of food allergies from an industrial processing rather than a clinical perspective.

How War, Pornography, and Fast Food Have Shaped Modern TechnologyGuns, Germs, and Steel meets the age of technology in this rollicking history of how our pursuit of lust, gluttony, and rage has led to our greatest technological advancements.

Rice is a unique and highly significant crop, thought to help feed nearly half the planet on a daily basis.

101 World Whiskies To Try Before You Die is the companion guide to 2010's 101 Whiskies To Try Before You Die.

Revised and updated in 2013, 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die is a whisky guide with a difference.

The perfect Father's Day gift bookHas your 9-to-5 turned you into a zombie?

From the classy blush of the Pink Lady to the sassy flush of the Cosmopolitan, the peach-pink perfection of the Bellini to the flashy-trashy confection of the Valentine Martini, Drink Pink is a pocket-sized collection of classic and contemporary cocktails in every shade of pink for every occasion.

This book offers a comprehensive review of the multifaceted role of phytochemicals in promoting human health and combating diseases.

This book covers the basics of making wine and how and what various types differ.

This new volume provides a comprehensive overview of the new and diverse technologies in food packaging of fruits and vegetables, providing an emphasis on new commercially available packaging technologies for fresh produce.

How bourbon came to be, and why it’s experiencing such a revival today
 
Unraveling the many myths and misconceptions surrounding America’s most iconic spirit, Bourbon Empire traces a history that spans frontier rebellion, Gilded Age corruption, and the magic of Madison Avenue.

Colorimetric Sensors: Techniques to Measure Food Safety and Quality explores the latest advancements in colorimetric sensors/indicators and their applications.

The influence of nutrition on cognition and behaviour is a topic of increasing interest.

The main purpose of this book is to give food technologists in industry and students in training a comprehensive review of research findings by Australian workers in government, university and industrial laboratories from 1900 to 1990.

The main purpose of this book is to give food technologists in industry and students in training a comprehensive review of research findings by Australian workers in government, university and industrial laboratories from 1900 to 1990.

This book describes 92 of the most popular wine grape varieties currently used by wine makers around the world plus some that may have a place in the future.

All people involved with preparation of food for the commercial or retail market need a sound understanding of the food safety risks associated with their specific products and, importantly, how to control these risks.

This book describes 92 of the most popular wine grape varieties currently used by wine makers around the world plus some that may have a place in the future.

All people involved with preparation of food for the commercial or retail market need a sound understanding of the food safety risks associated with their specific products and, importantly, how to control these risks.

Australia has the ideal conditions for growing and processing table olives.

Australia has the ideal conditions for growing and processing table olives.

Fabulous Food from Every Small Garden shows how to grow food at home in even the smallest of spaces.

Fabulous Food from Every Small Garden shows how to grow food at home in even the smallest of spaces.

Riesling, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes can make magnificent wines but there are also many other excellent wine varieties that for many of us are rarely experienced.