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Food Science: Fifth Edition (Food Science Text Series),Used
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Now in its fifth edition, Food Science remains the most popular and reliable text for introductory courses in food science and technology. This new edition retains the basic format and pedagogical features of previous editions and provides an uptodate foundation upon which more advanced and specialized knowledge can be built. This essential volume introduces and surveys the broad and complex interrelationships among food ingredients, processing, packaging, distribution and storage, and explores how these factors influence food quality and safety. Reflecting recent advances and emerging technologies in the area, this new edition includes updated commodity and ingredient chapters to emphasize the growing importance of analogs, macrosubstitutions, fat fiber and sugar substitutes and replacement products, especially as they affect new product development and increasing concerns for a healthier diet. Revised processing chapters include changing attitudes toward food irradiation, greater use of microwave cooking and microwaveable products, controlled and modified atmosphere packaging and expanding technologies such a extrusion cooking, ohmic heating and supercritical fluid extraction, new information that addresses concerns about the responsible management of food technology, considering environmental, social and economic consequences, as well as the increasing globalization of the food industry. Discussions of food safety an consumer protection including newer phychrotropic pathogens; HAACP techniques for product safety and quality; new information on food additives; pesticides and hormones; and the latest information on nutrition labeling and food regulation. An outstanding text for students with little or no previous instruction in food science and technology, Food Science is also a valuable reference for professionals in food processing, as well as for those working in fields that service, regulate or otherwise interface with the food industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Food Science: Fifth Edition'? A: The main focus of 'Food Science: Fifth Edition' is to provide a comprehensive introduction to food science and technology, emphasizing the interrelationships among food ingredients, processing, packaging, distribution, and storage.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Food Science: Fifth Edition' is Norman N. Potter.
- Q: How many pages does this edition contain? A: 'Food Science: Fifth Edition' contains a total of 623 pages.
- Q: What are the key updates in this fifth edition? A: The fifth edition includes updated chapters on commodities and ingredients, new processing techniques, recent advances in food technology, and discussions on food safety and consumer protection.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in food science? A: Yes, 'Food Science: Fifth Edition' is designed as an outstanding text for students with little or no previous instruction in food science and technology.
- Q: What binding type is this book? A: 'Food Science: Fifth Edition' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: 'Food Science: Fifth Edition' was published on July 31, 1999.
- Q: What features are highlighted for this book? A: The book is in new condition, guaranteed to be dispatched the same day if ordered before 12 noon, and comes with guaranteed packaging and a no-quibble return policy.
- Q: Does this book cover food safety topics? A: Yes, it includes discussions on food safety, newer psychrotropic pathogens, HAACP techniques, and information on food additives and nutrition labeling.
- Q: What is the educational background required to understand this book? A: While the book is accessible for beginners, a general interest in food science and technology will enhance the learning experience.