Biotechnological Innovations In Food Processing

A thorough examination of the ways in which recent biotechnological developments have led to improvements in food processing. Deals with biotechnology based processes currently in use by or available to the food industry. Building on a series of case studies selected to illustrate the diversity of applications it clearly shows that biotechnology can and will benefit the food industry.The need for a cost-effective training scheme for new and existing staff at all levels has been met by the University of Greenwich (formerly Thames Polytechnic) and the Open University of the Netherlands. As part of the European Community Education and Technology Training initiative (COMETT) and in conjunction with a number of other leading UK and European universities, they have developed BIOTOL, a training scheme in biotechnology using open learning materials, which will provide tailor-made courses, flexible in content, pace and place.

A thorough examination of the ways in which recent biotechnological developments have led to improvements in food processing. Deals with biotechnology based processes currently in use by or available to the food industry. Building on a series of case studies selected to illustrate the diversity of applications it clearly shows that biotechnology can and will benefit the food industry. The need for a cost-effective training scheme for new and existing staff at all levels has been met by the University of Greenwich (formerly Thames Polytechnic) and the Open University of the Netherlands. As part of the European Community Education and Technology Training initiative (COMETT) and in conjunction with a number of other leading UK and European universities, they have developed BIOTOL, a training scheme in biotechnology using open learning materials, which will provide tailor-made courses, flexible in content, pace and place.

This book gathers a collection of essays that describe recent innovations in food technology including food processing, packaging, food safety, and novel ingredients. By 2050, the world will face the challenge of having to feed an estimated 9 billion people. In order to meet that challenge, innovations in food research are of the utmost importance. The book is divided into four sections, each of which explores an important aspect like food processing, food microbiology, and nutritional security. Written by respected scholars in the field, the respective chapters discuss a range of new and enhanced food materials, as well as processing innovations to extend shelf life and reduce toxic effects. The book also addresses the health potential of various nutraceuticals, bio-absorption of metals and their positive impacts on living systems, as well as methods for reducing food wastage, preventing the loss of nutritive value, and preserving or enhancing palatability. Given its scope, the book will be highly interesting for food scientists, both in academia and the food industry. It will also benefit advanced graduate students and senior researchers.

Biotechnology and its implication for the future, introduction to bio reactor engineering, bioreactor considerations for producing flavors and pigments from plant tissue culture, membrane bioreactors: enzime processes, food freeze concentration, supercritical fluid extraction, drying of foods, aseptic processing of foods, encapsulation and con trolled release do food components, extrusion of foods, developments in microwave food processing, robotics in food processing, integrationof computers in food processing.

Biotechnology In The Food Processing Sector Targets The Selection And Improvement Of Microorganisms With The Objectives Of Improving Process Control, Yields And Efficiency As Well As The Quality, Safety And Consistency Of Bioprocessed Products. The Application Of Biotechnology To Food Processing Has Been One Of The Most Important And Controversial Recent Developments In The Food Industry. Biotechnological Research As Applied To Bioprocessing Targets The Development Of New Processing Methods To Improve The Quality And Quantity Of Foods. This Book Focuses On The Application Of Biotechnology To The Processing Of Food. It Discusses Biotechnological Tools And Options That Are Applicable To The Study And Improvement Of The Quality, Safety And Consistency Of Foods. The Contents Of The Book Will Be Immensely Helpful To Students And Researchers Of Biotechnology And Food Science. Contents Chapter 1: Food Processing Mechanics; Chapter 2: Applications Of Biotechnology In Food Processing; Chapter 3: Improving Nutritional Quality Of Food Through Modern Biotechnology; Chapter 4: Agro-Food Processing; Chapter 5: Enzyme Technology In Food Processing; Chapter 6: Supercritical Fluid Technology In Food Processing; Chapter 7: Food Irradiation Technology; Chapter 8: Food Dehydration Methods; Chapter 9: Technologies For Microbial Inactivation Of Foods; Chapter 10: Biotechnology For Upgrading Fermented Foods; Chapter 11: Catalytic Processing Of Biomass-Derived Feedstocks; Chapter 12: Risks Of Genetically Modified Foods; Chapter 13: Assessment Of Nutritionally Improved Foods.

This new volume explores emerging and advanced techniques in the food processing sector. Novel food processing methods such as ultrasound processing, microwave heating, advanced drying methods, and nonthermal technologies are discussed in detail. The volume also covers the application of irradiation and encapsulation methods, microbial valorizing, and other novel food processing and preservation methods. Mathematical modeling concepts and case studies are also included to illustrate applications of modeling techniques in food processing. The volume promotes the understanding of the thermodynamics of food polymers, structural design principles, structural hierarchy, and the steps involved in food structuring and structure measurement techniques.

Bioprocessing has been used for a long time in the production of food. In fact, as early as 3,500 B.C., Sumerian brewers were using bioprocessing to create a popular beverage many drinkers still enjoy today. Bioprocessing, as the name suggests, uses living organisms and their components in the creation of new products. Bioprocessing is often used to manufacture pharmaceuticals, sustainable materials, alternative fuels, and even many of the foods we enjoy. Biotechnology as applied to food processing in most developing countries makes use of microbial inoculants to enhance properties such as the taste, aroma, shelf-life, texture and nutritional value of foods. The process whereby micro-organisms and their enzymes bring about these desirable changes in food materials is known as fermentation. Fermentation processing is also widely applied in the production of microbial cultures, enzymes, flavours, fragrances, food additives and a range of other high value-added products. These high value products are increasingly produced in more technologically advanced developing countries for use in their food and non-food processing applications. Many of these high value products are also imported by developing countries for use in their food-processing applications. Food, food-biocatalists and bioprocessing industries face great challenges in order to develop and establish systems to develop high quality, safety foods, as well as feeds and other industrial goods, environmentally acceptable and in a sustainable way. The text is supported by numerous clear informative diagrams. The book would be highly useful to the postgraduate students and researchers of applied biology, biotechnology, microbiology and biochemical engineering.