Advances in fresh-cut fruits and vegetables processing

"Taking a multidisciplinary approach, this work explores the basics and the more recent innovations in fresh-cut fruit and vegetable processing. It addresses scientific progress in the fresh-cut area and discusses the industry and the market for these commodities. In addition, the book covers t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Marti“n-Belloso, Olga (Author), Soliva-Fortuny, Robert (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press , c2011
Series:Food Preservation Technology Series
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. The fresh-cut fruit and vegetable industry: current situation and market trends
  • 2. Regulatory issues concerning the production of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables
  • 3. Microbiological and safety aspects of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables
  • 4. Physiology of fresh -cut fruits and vegetables
  • 5. Factors affecting sensory quality of fresh-cut product
  • 6. Nutritional and health aspects of fresh-cut vegetables
  • 7. Fruits and vegetables for the fresh-cut processing industry
  • 8. Treatments to assure safety of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables
  • 9. Use of additives to preserve the quality of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables
  • 10. Modified atmosphere packaging of fruits and vegetables: Modeling approach
  • 11. Use of edible coatings for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables
  • 12. Hazard analysis and critical control point and hygiene considerations for the fresh-cut produce industry
  • 13. Process design, facility, and equipment requirements
  • 14. Quality assurance of fresh-cut commodities
  • 15. Future trends in fresh-cut fruit and vegetable processing