Food texture has evolved to be at the forefront of food formulation and development. Food Texture Design and Optimization presents the latest insights in food texture derived from advances in formulation science as well as sensory and instrumental measurement.
Functional foods are foods which contain bioactive components, either from plant or animal sources, which can have health benefits for the consumer over and above their nutritional value.
* Comprehensive and up-to-date guide to fish vaccination * Vital information of commercial for the expanding aquaculture industry worldwide * Written by world authorities on the subject * Essential tool for fish pathologists, immunologists and fish veterinarians .
An in-depth review of the current scientific knowledge on food allergens testing, covering the major methodologies and... Læs mere
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Containing colour photographs, and details of species, this book provides key practical and commercially-oriented information of use in helping to ensure that fresh fruit and vegetables reach the retailer in optimum condition, with the minimum of deterioration and spoilage.
The use of additives in food is dynamic, as consumers demand fewer additives in foods and governments review the list of additives approved and their permitted levels.... Læs mere
The analysis of plants, insects, soil and other particulates from scenes of crime can be vital in proving or excluding contact between a suspect and a scene, targeting search areas, and establishing a time and place of death.
Food Materials Science and Engineering covers a comprehensive range of topics in relation to food materials, their properties and characterisation techniques, thus offering a new approach to understanding food production and quality control.
In the European Union nations, and other countries including Japan, Australia and Malaysia, it is a legal requirement that food products containing genetically modified organism (GMO) materials are labelled as such in order that customers may make informed purchasing decisions.
Provides a concise introduction to the chemistry of therapeutically active compounds, written in a readable and accessible style. The title begins by reviewing the... Læs mere
The field of whole genome selection has quickly developed into the breeding methodology of the future. As efforts to map a wide variety of animal genomes have matured and... Læs mere