Pulsed Electric Fields In Biotechnology

Pulsed Electric Fields in Biotechnology

Pulsed Electric Fields Technology for the Food Industry

Many novel technologies have been proposed in the attempt to improve existing food processing methods. Among emerging nonthermal technologies, high intensity pulsed electric fields (PEF) is appealing due to its short treatment times and reduced heating effects. This book presents information accumulated on PEF during the last 15 years by experienced microbiologists, biochemists, food technologists, and electrical and food engineers.

Environmentally-Friendly Food Processing

Environmental awareness in the food industry has become increasingly important in recent years, as a result of consumer pressure and increasing regulation. This book addresses how to achieve environmentally-friendly food production, reviewing the assessment of various food products and the ways in which the industry can improve their operations and become more environmentally responsible.Part one evaluates the environmental impact of food processing operations, in such areas as fruit, vegetable, meat and fish processing. Part two moves on to address good practice in food processing reviewing packaging, recycling and waste treatment, as well as methods of improving energy consumption and environmental training for the food industry.Environmentally-friendly food processing is an essential reference for all those concerned with environmental awareness and responsibility in the food industry. - Addresses how to achieve environmentally-friendly food production, reviewing the assessment of various food products and how the industry can become more environmentally responsible - Evaluates the environmental impact of food processing operations, in such areas as fruit, vegetable, meat and fish processing - Reviews packaging, recycling and waste treatment, as well as methods of improving energy consumption and environmental training for the food industry