Quality And Preservation Of Vegetables

This comprehensive work discusses those factors which contribute to the overall quality of the major vegetables grown in North America for the fresh market as well as methods for storing and preserving these crops. The qualities which determine the suitability of a crop for processing is also discussed since the majority of vegetables, with the exception of lettuce and celery, are processed for the retail market. The selection of vegetables is based on their economic importance although several others are included for completion.

Learn to preserve your food at home with this ultimate guidebook! The Home Preserving Bible thoroughly details every type of preserving-for both small and large batches-with clear, step-by-step instructions. An explanation of all the necessary equipment and safety precautions is covered as well. But this must have reference isn't for the novice only; it's filled with both traditional and the latest home food preservation methods. More than 350 delicious recipes are included-both timeless recipes people expect and difficult-to-find recipes.

This comprehensive work discusses those factors which contribute to the overall quality of the major vegetables grown in North America for the fresh market as well as methods for storing and preserving these crops. The qualities which determine the suitability of a crop for processing is also discussed since the majority of vegetables, with the exception of lettuce and celery, are processed for the retail market. The selection of vegetables is based on their economic importance although several others are included for completion.

This Is A Comprehensive Book Useful For The Teachers And Industry Of Horticulture And Food Technology. In This Book The First Priority Was Given To The Industry, In View Of The Fact That It Handles Not Only The Most Perishable But Also Some Of The Most Nutritious Food Materials Which Going Waste. The Fruit And Vegetable Preservation Industry Is Still In Its Infancy And The Book Discuss Its Problems And Trying To Solve Them. The Book Is Divided Into 11 Sections, Which Covering A Wide Range Of Topics Like: (1) Raw Materials Including Minor Fruits And Vegetables Their Survey, Quality (2) Advancements In Scientific And Technical Knowledge Of The Indian Fruit And Vegetable Preservation Industry (3) Sanitation And Microbiological Problems In Relation To The Quality And Shelf-Life Of Processes Fruit And Vegetable Products (4) Aditives And Preservatives (5) Nutritive Value Of Preserved Products (6) Containers (Tin, Glass, Plastics, Paper, Etc) For Fruit And Vegetable Products (7) Plant And Equipment In The Procesing Of Fruits And Vegetables (8) Technical Information Service And Publicity For The Indian Fruit And Vegetable Preservation Industry (9) General: Some Other Aspects Of The Industry The Book Will Be Highly Useful For The Industrialists, Teachers, Students And Other Persons Who Are Interested In Preservation Of Fruits And Vegetables. A Select Bibliography And An Exhaustive Subject Index Have Been Appended To The Text.

Representing the vanguard in the field with research from more than 35 international experts spanning governmental, industrial, and academic sectors, the Handbook of Vegetable Preservation and Processing compiles the latest science and technology in the processing and preservation of vegetables and vegetable products. This reference serves as the only guide to compile key tools used in the United States to safeguard and protect the quality of fresh and processed vegetables. A vast and contemporary source, it considers recent issues in vegetable processing safety such as modified atmosphere packaging, macroanalytical methods, and new technologies in microbial inactivation.

Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables: Technologies and Mechanisms for Safety Control covers conventional and emerging technologies in one single source to help industry professionals maintain and enhance nutritional and sensorial quality of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables from a quality and safety perspective. The book provides available literature on different approaches used in fresh-cut processing to ensure safety and quality. It discusses techniques with the aim of preserving quality and safety in sometimes unpredictable environments. Sanitizers, antioxidants, texturizers, natural additives, fortificants, probiotics, edible coatings, active and intelligent packaging are all presented. Both advantages and potential consequences are included to ensure microbial safety, shelf-life stability and preservation of organoleptic and nutritional quality. Industry researchers, professionals and students will all find this resource essential to understand the feasibility and operability of these techniques in modern-day processing to make informed choices. Provides current information on microbial infection, quality preservation, and technology with in-depth discussions on safety mechanisms Presents ways to avoid residue avoidance in packaging and preservation Includes quality issues of microbial degradation and presents solutions for pre-harvest management

Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - History of Food Preservation and Canning Industry Chapter 3 - Scope of Food and Vegetable Preservation in India Chapter 4 - Enzymes in Food Industry Chapter 5 - Plastics in Food Industry Chapter 6 - Food Colours Chapter 7 - Food Additives and Brominated Vegetable Oil Chapter 8 - Food Flavours Chapter 9 - Food Soiplage Chapter 10 - Browning Reactions Chapter 11 - Fermentation (Acetic, Lactic and Alcoholic) Chapter 12- Principles and Methods of Preservation Chapter 13 - Canning and Bottling of Fruits and Vegetables Chapter 14 - Fruits and Vegetables Drying/Dehydration and Concentration Chapter 15 - Freezing of Fruits and Vegetables Chapter 16 - Unfermented and Fermented Fruit Beverages Chapter 17 - Vinegar Chapter 18 - Jam, Jelly and Marmalade Chapter 19 - Preserve, Candied and Crystallized Fruits and Chapter 21 - Chutneys and Sauces/ketchups Chapter 22 - Tomato Processing Chapter 23- Potato Processing Chapter 24 - Mushroom Processing Chapter 25 - Some other Valuable Products from Fruits and Vegetables Chapter 26 - Utilization of Fruit and Vegetable Waste Chapter 27 - Water for Fruit and Vegetable Processing Industries Chapter 28 - Quality Characteristics of Fruits and Vegetables for Processing Chapter 29 - Quality Control in Food Processing Industry Chapter 30 - Important Methods for Analysis 0f Fruits/ Vegetables and their products Appendices Subject Index