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Instrumental measurements of the sensory quality of food and drink
are of growing importance in both complementing data provided by
sensory panels and in providing valuable data in situations in
which the use of human subjects is not feasible. Instrumental
assessment of food sensory quality reviews the range and use of
instrumental methods for measuring sensory quality.
After an introductory chapter, part one goes on to explore the
principles and practice of the assessment and analysis of food
appearance, flavour, texture and viscosity. Part two reviews
advances in methods for instrumental assessment of food sensory
quality and includes chapters on food colour measurement using
computer vision, gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O), electronic
noses and tongues for in vivo food flavour measurement, and
non-destructive methods for food texture assessment. Further
chapters highlight in-mouth measurement of food quality and
emerging flavour analysis methods for food authentication. Finally,
chapters in part three focus on the instrumental assessment of the
sensory quality of particular foods and beverages including meat,
poultry and fish, baked goods, dry crisp products, dairy products,
and fruit and vegetables. The instrumental assessment of the
sensory quality of wine, beer, and juices is also discussed.
Instrumental assessment of food sensory quality is a comprehensive
technical resource for quality managers and research and
development personnel in the food industry and researchers in
academia interested in instrumental food quality measurement.
Reviews the range and use of instrumental methods for measuring
sensory qualityExplores the principles and practice of the
assessment and analysis of food appearance, flavour, texture and
viscosityReviews advances in methods for instrumental assessment of
food sensory quality
Producing products of reliable quality is vitally important to the
food and beverage industry. In particular, companies often fail to
ensure that the sensory quality of their products remains
consistent, leading to the sale of goods which fail to meet the
desired specifications or are rejected by the consumer. This book
is a practical guide for all those tasked with using sensory
analysis for quality control (QC) of food and beverages. Chapters
in part one cover the key aspects to consider when designing a
sensory QC program. The second part of the book focuses on methods
for sensory QC and statistical data analysis. Establishing product
sensory specifications and combining instrumental and sensory
methods are also covered. The final part of the book reviews the
use of sensory QC programs in the food and beverage industry.
Chapters on sensory QC for taint prevention and the application of
sensory techniques for shelf-life assessment are followed by
contributions reviewing sensory QC programs for different products,
including ready meals, wine and fish. A chapter on sensory QC of
products such as textiles, cosmetics and cars completes the volume.
Sensory analysis for food and beverage quality control is an
essential reference for anyone setting up or operating a sensory QC
program, or researching sensory QC.
The development of food and drink products for children and
adolescents represents an expanding market sector, which has
received little attention in the existing literature. In
recognition of increasing concerns regarding diet and nutrition in
children and their potential impact on nutrition-related health
issues in later life, this book covers three broad aspects relating
to developing children's food products - nutrition and health,
children's food choices, and the design and testing of food and
drink products for children. Part one covers topical issues in
pre-adult nutrition and health, such as nutritional requirements,
fluid intake needs, diet and behaviour and growing 20th century
health problems such as childhood obesity and food allergies. Part
two then focuses on children's food choices, addressing food
promotion and food choice in children and strategies that can be
used to improve children's food choices both inside and outside of
the home. Finally, part three considers the design of food and
drink products for children, with an emphasis on working with
children and adolescents to design food and drink products, and how
best to undertake consumer and sensory testing with children. With
its team of expert international contributors, Developing
children's food products is an essential resource for both
academics and food industry professionals, offering particular
assistance to product developers working within the competitive
children's market.
Ensuring that foods and beverages remain stable during the required
shelf life is critical to their success in the market place, yet
companies experience difficulties in this area. Food and beverage
stability and shelf life provides a comprehensive guide to factors
influencing stability, methods of stability and shelf life
assessment and the stability and shelf life of major products. Part
one describes important food and beverage quality deterioration
processes, including microbiological spoilage and physical
instability. Chapters in this section also investigate the effects
of ingredients, processing and packaging on stability, among other
factors. Part two describes methods for stability and shelf life
assessment including food storage trials, accelerated testing and
shelf life modelling. Part three reviews the stability and shelf
life of a wide range of products, including beer, soft drinks,
fruit, bread, oils, confectionery products, milk and seafood. With
its distinguished editors and international team of expert
contributors, Food and beverage stability and shelf life is a
valuable reference for professionals involved in quality assurance
and product development and researchers focussing on food and
beverage stability.
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Texture in Food (Hardcover)
B.M. McKenna, David Kilcast
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R9,987
R8,954
Discovery Miles 89 540
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Volume 1 and 2 summarises the wealth of recent research on what
influences texture in semi-solid foods and how it can be controlled
to maximise product quality.
Part one of Volume 1 reviews research on the structure of
semi-solid foods and its influence on texture, covering emulsion
rheology, the behaviour of biopolymers and developments in
measurement. Part two considers key aspects of product development
and enhancement. It includes chapters on engineering emulsions and
gels, and the use of emulsifiers and hydrocolloids. The final part
of the book discusses improving the texture of particular products,
with chapters on yoghurt, spreads, ice cream, sauces and dressings.
The first part of Volume 2 reviews research on understanding how
consumers experience texture when they eat, and how they perceive
and describe key textural qualities such as crispness. Part two
considers the instrumental techniques used for analysing texture.
It includes chapters on force/deformation and sound input
techniques, near infrared spectroscopy (NIR), nuclear magnetic
resonance (NMR) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The final
part examines how the texture of particular foods may be better
understood and improved. A number of chapters review ways of
controlling the texture of fruits and vegetables, including the
role of plant structure and compounds, the handling of raw
materials and technologies such as freezing and vacuum infusion. A
final group of chapters discuss the texture of cereal foods,
including bread, rice, pasta and fried food.
Summarises the wealth of recent research on what influences texture
in semi-solid foods and how it can be controlled to maximise
product qualityReviews research on the structure of semi-solid
foods and its influence on texture, covering emulsion rheology, the
behaviour of biopolymers and developments in measurementReviews
developments in measuring the texture of solid foods
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