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Global issues in food science and technology
Title:
Global issues in food science and technology
Author:
Barbosa-Cánovas, Gustavo V.
ISBN:
9780080920818

9780123741240
Edition:
1st ed.
Publication Information:
Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier ; Burlington, MA : Academic Press, 2009.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xvii, 496 p.) : ill.
Contents:
Principles of structured food emulsions: novel formulations and trends / The effect of processing and the food matrix on allergenicity of foods / Nutrigenetic effect on intestinal absorption of fat-soluble microconstituents (vitamins A, E, D and K, carotenoids and phytosterols) / Food security: local and individual solutions to a global problem / Sensory science and consumer behavior / Designing foods for sensory pleasure / The influence of eating habits on preferences towards innovative food products / Consumer-targeted sensory quality / How we consume new products: the example of exotic foods (1930-2000) / Consumer response to a new food safety issue: food terrorism / Rapid methods and automation in food microbiology: 25 years of development and predictions / The role of standardization bodies in the harmonization of analytical methods in food microbiology / Harmonization and validation of methods in food safety -- FOOD-PCR: a case study / Current challenges in molecular diagnostics in food microbiology / Review of currently applied methodologies used for detection and typing of foodborne viruses / Tracing antibiotic resistance along the food chain: why and how / Lessons learned in development and application of detection methods for Zoonotic foodborne protozoa on lettuce and fresh fruit / Antimicrobial activity of duck egg lysozyme against Salmonella enteritidis / High-pressure homogenization for food sanitization / Key issues and open questions in GMO controls / Food nanotechnology: current developments and future prospects / Nanotechnology and applications in food safety / Nanotechnology for foods: delivery systems / Nanostructured encapsulation systems: food antimicrobials
Abstract:
A selected compilation of writings by IUFoST organization supporters, Global Themes in Food Science and Technology were those identified as representing the most important and relevant subjects facing food scientists and technologists today. Chosen by an international editorial board, these subjects offer insights into current research and developments and were selected to stimulate additional interest and work in these key areas.
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