Handbook Of Postharvest Technology

Author : Amalendu Chakraverty
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780203911310
Total Pages : 926 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Postharvest Technology written by Amalendu Chakraverty and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-01-22 with total page 926 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Postharvest Technology presents methods in the manufacture and supply of grains, fruits, vegetables, and spices. It details the physiology, structure, composition, and characteristics of grains and crops. The text covers postharvest technology through processing, handling, drying and milling to storage, packaging, and distribution. Additionally, it examines cooling and preservation techniques used to maintain the quality and the decrease spoilage and withering of agricultural products.

Author : John
Publisher : Daya Books
ISBN 13 : 9788170355328
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A handbook on post harvest management of fruits and vegetables written by John and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Handbook on Post Harvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables deals with the scientific approach to post harvest management of fresh fruits and vegetables with the intention to minimize the post harvest losses. It is a compilation of informations on various aspects of post harvest technology in to a simple handbook. Separate chapters on the importance of harvesting indices of various fruits and vegetables, methods of harvesting, importance of washing and various techniques and types of machines used for washing are coverd in the earlier chapters with tables and pictures. Importance of packing fresh fruits and vegetables, its comparative merits and demerits of each material, pre-treatments of fruits and vegetables, different storage techniques and hazards during transportation are covered in the later chapters. This is a brief and valid handbook highly suitable for the students and research workers in the field of Horticulture, Agriculture and Food Science and Technology who are doing post harvest aspect of fruit and vegetables and also those who are engaged in fresh fruits and vegetable handling, packaging marketing. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Harvesting; Chapter 3: Washing; Chapter 4: Sorting and Grading; Chapter 5: Pre-treatments; Chapter 6: Packaging; Chapter 7: Storage; Chapter 8: Transportation

Author : Maria Gloria Lobo
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118967380
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Pineapple Technology written by Maria Gloria Lobo and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-02-06 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pineapple is the third most important tropical fruit in the world, with production occurring throughout the tropics. The demand for low acid fresh pineapples and its processed products is one of the fastest growing markets, especially in Europe and North America. This book provides an in depth and contemporary coverage of knowledge and practices in the value chain of this popular fruit, from production through to consumption. The chapters explore all the most recent developments in areas such as breeding, novel processing technologies, postharvest physiology and storage, packaging, nutritional quality and safety aspects. An outstanding team of authors from across the globe have contributed to make this the definitive pineapple handbook. Handbook of Pineapple Technology: Production, Postharvest Science, Processing and Nutrition is the ultimate guide for scientists in the food industries specializing in fruit processing, packaging and manufacturing. It is also a useful resource for educators and students of food technology and food sciences as well as research centers and regulatory agencies around the world.

Author : D. K. Salunkhe
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482273454
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Fruit Science and Technology written by D. K. Salunkhe and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1995-08-18 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work offers comprehensive, current coverage of preharvest and postharvest handling and production of fruits grown in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions throughout the world. It discusses over 60 major and minor crops, and details developments in fruit handling and disease control, storage practices, packaging for fruit protection, siz

Author : Muhammad Siddiq
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119014387
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Mango Fruit written by Muhammad Siddiq and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-06-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by noted experts in the field, Handbook of Mango Fruit: Production, Postharvest Science, Processing Technology and Nutrition offers a comprehensive resource regarding the production, trade, and consumption of this popular tropical fruit. The authors review the geographic areas where the fruit is grown and harvested, including information on the ever-expanding global marketplace that highlights United States production, imports and exports, and consumption, as well as data on the outlook for the European market. Handbook of Mango Fruit outlines the postharvest handling and packaging techniques and reviews the fruit’s processed products and byproducts that are gleaned from the processing of waste. The authors include information on the nutritional profile of the mango and review the food safety considerations for processing and transport of mangoes. This comprehensive resource: Reviews global mango production trends and countries that are the major exporters and importers of mangoes Explores the burgeoning marketplace for mangoes with special emphasis on the US and European marketplace Assesses latest trends in packaging of and shipping of mangoes Provides in depth coverage on value-added processing and by-products utilization Offers vital information on the innovative processing technologies and nutritional profile of popular tropical fruit Written for anyone involved in the production, marketing, postharvest handling, processing and by-products of mangoes, Handbook of Mango Fruit is a vital resource offering the most current information and guidelines on the burgeoning marketplace as well as the safe handling, production, and distribution of mangoes.

Author : Muhammad Siddiq
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119098947
Total Pages : 1104 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Vegetables and Vegetable Processing written by Muhammad Siddiq and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-02-23 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Vegetables and Vegetable Processing, Second Edition is the most comprehensive guide on vegetable technology for processors, producers, and users of vegetables in food manufacturing.This complete handbook contains 42 chapters across two volumes, contributed by field experts from across the world. It provides contemporary information that brings together current knowledge and practices in the value-chain of vegetables from production through consumption. The book is unique in the sense that it includes coverage of production and postharvest technologies, innovative processing technologies, packaging, and quality management. Handbook of Vegetables and Vegetable Processing, Second Edition covers recent developments in the areas of vegetable breeding and production, postharvest physiology and storage, packaging and shelf life extension, and traditional and novel processing technologies (high-pressure processing, pulse-electric field, membrane separation, and ohmic heating). It also offers in-depth coverage of processing, packaging, and the nutritional quality of vegetables as well as information on a broader spectrum of vegetable production and processing science and technology. Coverage includes biology and classification, physiology, biochemistry, flavor and sensory properties, microbial safety and HACCP principles, nutrient and bioactive properties In-depth descriptions of key processes including, minimal processing, freezing, pasteurization and aseptic processing, fermentation, drying, packaging, and application of new technologies Entire chapters devoted to important aspects of over 20 major commercial vegetables including avocado, table olives, and textured vegetable proteins This important book will appeal to anyone studying or involved in food technology, food science, food packaging, applied nutrition, biosystems and agricultural engineering, biotechnology, horticulture, food biochemistry, plant biology, and postharvest physiology.

Author : Daniel Valero
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 143980267X
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Postharvest Biology and Technology for Preserving Fruit Quality written by Daniel Valero and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-05-12 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest in the postharvest behavior of fruits and vegetables has a history as long as mankind's. Once we moved past mere survival, the goal of postharvest preservation research became learning how to balance consumer satisfaction with quantity and quality while also preserving nutritional quality. A comprehensive overview of new postharvest techno

Author : D. K. Salunkhe
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824701055
Total Pages : 750 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Vegetable Science and Technology written by D. K. Salunkhe and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1998-03-19 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Furnishes exhaustive, single-source coverage of the production and postharvest technology of more than 70 major and minor vegetables grown in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions throughout the world. Provides comparative data for each vegetable presented. "

Author : Wojciech J. Florkowski
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 9780080920788
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Postharvest Handling written by Wojciech J. Florkowski and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-02-21 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consideration of the interactions between decisions made at one point in the supply chain and its effects on the subsequent stages is the core concept of a systems approach. Postharvest Handling is unique in its application of this systems approach to the handling of fruits and vegetables, exploring multiple aspects of this important process through chapters written by experts from a variety of backgrounds. Newly updated and revised, this second edition includes coverage of the logistics of fresh produce from multiple perspectives, postharvest handing under varying weather conditions, quality control, changes in consumer eating habits and other factors key to successful postharvest handling. The ideal book for understanding the economic as well as physical impacts of postharvest handling decisions. Key Features: *Features contributions from leading experts providing a variety of perspectives *Updated with 12 new chapters *Focuses on application-based information for practical implementation *System approach is unique in the handling of fruits and vegetables

Author : Muhammad Siddiq
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119528275
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Banana Production, Postharvest Science, Processing Technology, and Nutrition written by Muhammad Siddiq and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-07-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide that covers the banana's full value chain — from production to consumption The banana is the world's fourth major fruit crop. Offering a unique and in-depth overview of the fruit's entire value chain, this important new handbook charts its progression from production through to harvest, postharvest, processing, and consumption. The most up-to-date data and best practices are drawn together to present guidelines on innovative storage, processing, and packaging technologies, while fresh approaches to quality management and the value-added utilization of banana byproducts are also explained. Additionally, the book examines the banana's physiology, nutritional significance, and potential diseases and pests. The book also Edited by noted experts in the field of food science, this essential text: Provides a new examination of the world's fourth major fruit crop Covers the fruit's entire value chain Offers dedicated chapters on bioactive and phytochemical compounds found in bananas and the potential of processing byproducts Gives insight into bananas' antioxidant content and other nutritional properties Identifies and explains present and possible effects of bioactive and phytochemical compounds Handbook of Banana Production, Postharvest Science, Processing Technology, and Nutrition offers the most far-reaching overview of the banana currently available. It will be of great benefit to food industry professionals specializing in fruit processing, packaging, and manufacturing banana-based products. The book is also an excellent resource for those studying or researching food technology, food science, food engineering, food packaging, applied nutrition, biotechnology, and more.