The Stability and Shelf-Life of Food

Author:   Persis Subramaniam (Leatherhead Food Research, UK) ,  David Kilcast (Consultant, UK (Volume 2))
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Volume:   48
ISBN:  

9781855735002


Pages:   352
Publication Date:   24 August 2000
Replaced By:   9780081004357
Format:   Hardback
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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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Author:   Persis Subramaniam (Leatherhead Food Research, UK) ,  David Kilcast (Consultant, UK (Volume 2))
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Volume:   48
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.670kg
ISBN:  

9781855735002


ISBN 10:   1855735008
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   24 August 2000
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Replaced By:   9780081004357
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

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


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


...a useful insight. ...very informative. <br>Food Technology in New Zealand


Author Information

David Kilcast consultant, formerly Leatherhead Food Research and 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. Dr Kilcast is Head of Sensory and Consumer Sciences, leading a research team working on the practical applications of sensory evaluation for the food industry. He is also past Chair of the Sensory and Consumer Science Group of the Society of Chemical Industry, and a member of the British Standards Institute Committee on Sensory Analysis.

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