FOOD ENGINEERING (ERT 426/3)

This is a new book on food process engineering which treats the principles of processing in a scientifically rigorous yet concise manner, and which can be used as a lead in to more specialized texts for higher study. It is equally relevant to those in the food industry who desire a greater understanding of the principles of the food processes with which they work. This text is written from a quantitative and mathematical perspective and is not simply a descriptive treatment of food processing. The aim is to give readers the confidence to use mathematical and quantitative analyses of food processes and most importantly there are a large number of worked examples and problems with solutions. The mathematics necessary to read this book is limited to elementary differential and integral calculus and the simplest kind of differential equation.

This lab manual covers both principles and laboratory applications of food process engineering.
* Complete step-by-step procedures for laboratory experiment
* Thorough description of necessary equipment, including proper operating procedures
* Work-out examples provided for important calculations (e.g., Poisson ratio, flex modulus, lethal rate, etc.)
* Several computer simulation tests provided and information on use of computer spreadsheets is also provided
* Each experiment is preceded by questions and objectives; each experiment followed by data analysis and interpretation for a complete treatment

As health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease increase world wide, the food industry has come under fire to improve the nutritional quality of its products, especially the fat content. Summarizing key research, this collection examines both the influence of dietary fats on health and practical strategies for improving the fat content of food. Distinguished editors and an international team of contributors, review the evidence on the links between dietary fats and health. They discuss ways of reducing saturated fatty acids in food, explore how to develop and use PUFAs as functional ingredients, and cover ways of improving the sensory quality of product incorporating modified fats.