Edible coatings and films to improve food quality

"Many interesting and exciting developments have occurred since the publication of the first edition in 1994. These developments result from the ever-increasing quality of coatings research, and make it timely to prepare this updated and completely revised 2nd edition, designed for the benefit...

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Main Authors: Bai, Jinhe (Author), Baldwin, Elizabeth A. (Author), Hagenmaier, Robert D. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press , 2012
Edition:2nd ed
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Protein-based films and coatings
  • 3. Edible coatings from lipids, waxes, and resins
  • 4. Polysaccharide coatings
  • 5. Gas-exchange properties of edible films and coatings
  • 6. Role of edible film and coating additives
  • 7. Coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables
  • 8. Coatings for minimally processed fruits and vegetables
  • 9. Applications of edible films and coatings to processed foods
  • 10. Application of commercial coatings
  • 11. Encapsulation of flavors, nutraceuticals, and antibacterials
  • 12. Encapsulation of flavors, nutraceuticals, and antibacterials
  • 13. Regulatory aspects of coatings