Understanding what the consumer wants and will accept are two of the most significant hurdles faced by anyone in new product development. Whether the concern is the proper mouth-feel of a potato chip, the sense of freshness" evoked by a chewing gum, or the weight and texture of a cosmetic, if the consumer doesn't find the product acceptable, it won't sell. Sensory evaluation testing is the proc…
The use of computer vision systems to control manufacturing processes and product quality has become increasingly important in food processing. This book reviews image acquisition and processing technologies and their applications in particular sectors of the food industry. Part one provides an introduction to computer vision in the food and beverage industries, discussing computer vision and i…
The first edition of Breadmaking: Improving quality quickly established itself as an essential purchase for baking professionals and researchers in this area. With comprehensively updated and revised coverage, including six new chapters, the second edition helps readers to understand the latest developments in bread making science and practice. The book opens with two introductory chapters prov…
Natural additives are increasingly favoured over synthetic ones as methods of ensuring food safety and long shelf-life. The antimicrobial properties of both plant-based antimicrobials such as essential oils and proteins such as bacteriocins are used in, for example, edible preservative films, in food packaging and in combination with synthetic preservatives for maximum efficacy. New development…
The value of an effective well-defined, implemented, and maintained management system is priceless. Based on the requirements of ISO 900 I, ISO 22000, and PAS 220, this text provides a collection of participation-based tools that can be applied to the development, implementation, and maintenance of a management-based system in the food industry. The book clearly explains how to choose the right…
Consumers are increasingly seeking foods that are rich in dietary fibre and wholegrains, but are often unwilling to compromise on sensory quality. Fibre-rich and wholegrain food reviews key research and best industry practice in the development of fibre-enriched and wholegrain products that efficiently meet customer requirements. Part one introduces the key issues surrounding the analysis, d…
Understanding and controlling food microstructure is essential for the development of high quality foods with excellent sensory quality. The effect of food structure on food nutritional quality is also a topic of increasing research. This volume reviews best practice techniques, essential developments in food microstructure microscopy and modeling. Contributors discuss the principles and appli…