Breaded Fried Foods

Despite the hype about healthy, low-carb/low-fat diets, the production of deep-fat fried foods continues to be a major processing operation around the world, generating billions of dollars each year. Due to their uniquely crispy exterior and juicy interior, breaded fried foods, in particular, are popular among consumers. Unlike many books that have focused solely on the process of deep-fat frying and fried foods in general, Breaded Fried Foods is one of the first references to provide a coherent and concise overview of issues that are specific to breaded, or battered, fried foods. With internationally recognized authors, including renowned expert Dr. Manjeet S. Chinnan, this comprehensive resource addresses groundbreaking advances in the reduction of fat uptake in fried foods, best practices for enhancing the quality of breaded fried foods, techniques for improving product crispness, and the impact of breading and batters on the quality of frying oil. The book also discusses new industry frying methods, preventive measures to reduce oil waste, and pre- and post-frying procedures to limit oil uptake. Deep-fat fried foods are universal with strong consumer appeal in countries worldwide. Filled with numerous graphs and photographic illustrations, Breaded Fried Foods encapsulates the most current industry research and technological advances in this ever-growing industry.

Frying is known as one of the oldest food cooking processes dating back as early as sixteen centuries B.C., being still widespread utilized today at both domestic and industrial scale, because of its ability to enhance flavor and texture of numerous foods. Breaded fried foods are favored by consumers due to unique and desirable characteristic of crispness provided by a soft and moist interior with an outer crispy crust. Crispness is a highly-valued and universally-liked textural characteristic that has many positive connotations. Its presence signifies freshness and high quality. It goes well with many other textural characteristics and is often used to create pleasing textural contrasts. Developing quality-enhanced products with desirable attributes give food companies an added advantage and increased competitiveness in the market.Breaded Fried Foods brings together up-to-date information to provide a coherent and concise overview of issues that are specific to breaded, or battered, fried foods. Several approaches have been proposed so far for reducing fat absorption during frying. It is well known that often foods-especially fish, poultry, cheese, and vegetables-are coated by breading. It aims to prevent high fat absorption by testing different coating procedures, such as the application of edible films to food products prior to frying.This book deals with the effects of ingredients used in batters on adhesion characteristics in products fried in deep fat, such as kaassouffles, and adhesion in fried battered nuggets, the performance of different hydrocolloids as pre-dusts, the role of proteins in improving adhesion in deep-fried products, new batters and breadings, the influence of freeze/thaw cycles, the effect of phosphate on the adhesion of commercially produced fried-batter coatings on frozen products, and the effect of freezing on breading adhesion.Fried products are appreciated everywhere because of their improved palatability, consumers generally like eating foods with soft core and crispy surface, even though significant geographical differences exist due to the different raw material availability and the multiple cultural habits. Nowadays, they occur in the traditional cuisines of practically every part of the world.

A New York Times Bestseller Winner of the James Beard Award for General Cooking and the IACP Cookbook of the Year Award "The one book you must have, no matter what you’re planning to cook or where your skill level falls."—New York Times Book Review Ever wondered how to pan-fry a steak with a charred crust and an interior that's perfectly medium-rare from edge to edge when you cut into it? How to make homemade mac 'n' cheese that is as satisfyingly gooey and velvety-smooth as the blue box stuff, but far tastier? How to roast a succulent, moist turkey (forget about brining!)—and use a foolproof method that works every time? As Serious Eats's culinary nerd-in-residence, J. Kenji López-Alt has pondered all these questions and more. In The Food Lab, Kenji focuses on the science behind beloved American dishes, delving into the interactions between heat, energy, and molecules that create great food. Kenji shows that often, conventional methods don’t work that well, and home cooks can achieve far better results using new—but simple—techniques. In hundreds of easy-to-make recipes with over 1,000 full-color images, you will find out how to make foolproof Hollandaise sauce in just two minutes, how to transform one simple tomato sauce into a half dozen dishes, how to make the crispiest, creamiest potato casserole ever conceived, and much more.

This early work is an absorbing read for amateur and professional cookery enthusiast alike. It contains a wealth of information that is still useful and practical today and is thoroughly recommended for the food lover's bookshelf. Contents Include: Nutritional Value of Deep-Fried Foods, How to Use and Care for Your FRYRYTE, For Finest Food Flavour, So Easy to Care For, General Information, Hors d'Oeuvres, Coverings or Coatings for Fried Foods, Doughnuts and Crullers, Fried Casings or Shells, Croquettes in Great Variety, Fritters Are Delicious, Meats and Poultry, Fish and Seafoods, Vegetables, Pies and Pastry, Sauces for Fried Foods, Regional Recipes; Time and Temperature Charts for Frying Foods: Batters and Doughs, Fruits, Fish and Seafoods, Meats and Poultry, Miscellaneous Foods, Vegetables. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Battered fried foods consistently remain in high demand despite concerns about their health aspects, prompting food processors to develop new methods and alternative oils and batters in the name of healthy, tasty fried foods and high-performance, cost-effective frying oil. With contributions from an international panel of food technology authoritie

A wide-ranging exploration of the science and practice of food frying Frying is one of the world’s most popular methods of food preparation. Whether using oils or fats, it is valued for the particular flavors and textures it can bring, and represents a multibillion-dollar sector of the global economy. Food Frying: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Safety explores this important cooking technique in its scientific dimensions, charting the relationships between the chemical reactions produced during frying, the changes in food quality that these engender, and associated digestive and health-related issues. By outlining these connections, the author provides an aid to a safer, healthier approach to food frying. Topics covered range from culturally specific forms of frying to detailed analyses of the chemical and biochemical processes involved in its practice. Delivering these insights in a practical and easy-to-follow manner, this unique text includes: A complete survey of food frying, encompassing cultural, chemical, biochemical, and toxicological concerns Guidance on the accurate assessment of health, quality, and safety issues associated with food frying Coverage of the latest technologies and methods involved with frying Information on the possible future development of fried foods Food Frying: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Safety is an invaluable resource for all those who work with fried foods, whether they be food industry professionals, food scientists, or workers in the oil and fat industries.

Deep-fried everything. From French fries and onion rings to fish-and-chips and deep-fried turkey, Hoppin’ John Martin Taylor divulges the secrets of fearless frying with crispy, juicy, tasty results. Learn the proper techniques for safe and clean deep-frying that will yield flavor-packed nibbles and main dishes surprisingly low on grease. Includes twenty classic recipes.

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. This unique volume provides practical insights for professionals who are starting in the field as well as experts looking to enhance their knowledge or expand into new areas. The first part of this book presents case studies on formulating products in a broad variety of application segments, such as cheese, ice-cream, baked goods, gluten-free products, low-fat/non-fat dairy products and more. Challenges related to maintaining texture while optimizing nutritional content, cost, flavor and other attributes of the food product are investigated. The book also highlights the importance of texture design and optimization in several types of food products and demonstrates how experts have applied this knowledge in the industry. Part two provides an overview of the latest advances in tools and techniques for food texture design and optimization, focusing on the use of instrumental techniques, the application of sensory techniques, and the use of marketing and consumer insight tools in the design and optimization of food products. The ability to use advanced characterization techniques in this field is critical for both new and established practitioners in tackling the problems they face. Food Texture Design and Optimization serves as an important reference for technical practitioners on how to adopt advanced techniques in food texture research. This information is invaluable in reviewing establish the state of the art in this field and providing a minimum recommended standard for food formulators.