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Liposomal Encapsulation in Food Science and Technology provides all the possible applications of liposomes in food and allied systems, along with recent advances made in these fields. This helps researchers in food science and technology, as well as those in interdisciplinary fields, better explore the opportunities that liposomal encapsulation offers. Among other topics, the book covers formulation and characterization of liposome, liposome mediated encapsulation of antimicrobials and probiotics, liposome-assisted delivery of enzymes and proteins, and liposome for delivery of dietary nutrients and nutraceuticals, etc. This approach facilitates building better dedicated or tandem approaches in respective fields for process/product development.

Written by an international team of contributors, the book will aid academicians in developing more industry useful tools/techniques/products.

Brings a broader overview of different modules of liposomal encapsulation of bioactive food supplements Provides all the possible applications of liposomes in food and allied systems, along with recent advances made in these fields Includes chemical, physical, medical and stability related chapters

Industrial Application of Functional Foods, Ingredients and Nutraceuticals: Extraction, Processing and Formulation of Bioactive Compounds explains the fundamental concepts and underlying scientific principles of nutrient delivery, nutraceutical processing technologies and potential opportunities in the field of new product development. The book also includes sections on the extraction and purification of functional ingredients, effective delivery of nutrients, health benefits, safety and regulatory aspects. Divided in four sections this book provides an up-to-date, highly applicative work that highlights the mechanistic aspects related to the challenges and opportunities associated with developing, delivering and marketing functional foods and nutraceuticals. Explains the fundamental concepts of nutrient delivery and nutraceutical processing technologies Provides an understanding of pharmacokinetics, oral bioavailability and different delivery techniques Features case studies to illustrate practical applications and commercialization

Conductive Hydro Drying of Foods: Principles and Applications presents the current state of this emerging field, touching basics of novel drying approaches, introducing the concept of conductive hydro drying, and detailing its applications in food processing. The book explores novel drying techniques and covers the drying of various foods, including fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, and egg, spices and herbs, cereals and pulses, and other edible materials. It also brings chapters on trends and prospects, providing emphasis on the scope for low-cost drying, drying, or heat-sensitive foods. Edited by authors with interdisciplinary backgrounds and strong expertise in the field of food drying, this is a valuable resource to research and industry professionals working in allied fields.

Presents in-depth coverage of underlying drying mechanisms and commodity-wise applicationsCovers the latest techniques, including the applications of ICT, modeling, etc., with high emphasis on sustainability, focusing on the UN SDGsBrings detailed information on the current status of commercialization and upcoming projects under the 'more popular' name term refractance window drying

Utilizing Microfluidics in the Food Industry: Applications and Techniques thoroughly covers state-of-the-art applications of microfluidic systems in the food sector. The book presents fundamental concepts of microfluidic devices, liquid conduction in microfluidics, fabrication techniques, computational approaches, scalability approaches, and emerging concepts in nanofluidics. The second section provides details on microfluidics for food structure (emulsion, foams, micro and nano carriers) formulation and aspects for food processing food safety and quality analysis. The last section is dedicated to providing a futuristic view of this rapidly advancing field, emphasizing the need for research and market potential.This comprehensive reference written by world renowned scientists provides both fundamentals and principles or other application sectors in the microfluidics on food processing.

Addresses the basic fundamental concepts and principles behind the design and fabrication of microfluidic devicesProvides practical guidance on how to analyze and test microfluidic devicesDiscusses the application of microfluidic technology for food processing and food safety analysisCovers major challenges and provides a futuristic overview of microfluidic applications for the food industryBrings applications, literature reviews, recent developments, methods, and case studies

Unit Operations in Food Grain Processing covers theory and principles as well as best practices in cleaning, grading, drying, storage, milling, handling, transportation, and packaging of grains. The book begins with an overview of grain types, grain structure and composition, and engineering properties of different grains. It then moves into the aspects of processing. It reviews best practices in processing rice, wheat, pulses, oilseeds, millets, and pseudocereals. The book discusses value addition methods, products of grains, and waste and by-product utilization from grains. These discussions outline equipment and machinery needed, different methods of operations for various grains, and advances in grain processing as well as grain waste and by-product utilization.The book has 18 chapters in total. Each chapter discusses principles, design, illustrations, advances, and challenges to aid in understanding. Therefore this book is a valuable reference material for academicians, researchers, consultants, manufacturers, and practitioners in the field of food processing.Presents different methods of operations and the latest advances in grain processingExplores value addition, grain waste and by-product utilization from grainsCovers all the unit operations followed in grains processing, theory, and principleCovers application of emerging technologies in grain processing

Depending on the mechanisms involved in non-thermal technologies (such as ozonization, irradiation, ultrasound processing, plasma processing, and advanced oxidative processes), interaction with food molecules differs, which might lead to desirable reactions. Non-Thermal Technologies for the Food Industry: Advances and Regulations explores the possibility of using non-thermal technologies for various purposes such as shelf-life extension, reduced energy consumption, adhesion, and safety improvement. Further, it reviews the present status of these technologies, international regulations, and sustainability aspects in food processing including global case studies.Features:Provides a comprehensive overview of all the non-thermal processing technologies that have potential for use within food manufacturingCovers novel disinfectant technologies and packaging methods for non-thermal processingIncludes electro-spraying and electrospinning; low-temperature drying techniques, cold plasma techniques, hydrodynamic cavitation, oscillating magnetic field processing, and so forthFocus on topics such as the valorization of agri-food wastes and by-products and sustainabilityReviews ClO2 in combined/hybrid technologies for food processingThis book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in food and food process engineering.

Depending on the mechanisms involved in non-thermal technologies (such as ozonization, irradiation, ultrasound processing, plasma processing, and advanced oxidative processes), interaction with food molecules differs, which might lead to desirable reactions. Non-Thermal Technologies for the Food Industry: Advances and Regulations explores the possibility of using non-thermal technologies for various purposes such as shelf-life extension, reduced energy consumption, adhesion, and safety improvement. Further, it reviews the present status of these technologies, international regulations, and sustainability aspects in food processing including global case studies.Features:Provides a comprehensive overview of all the non-thermal processing technologies that have potential for use within food manufacturingCovers novel disinfectant technologies and packaging methods for non-thermal processingIncludes electro-spraying and electrospinning; low-temperature drying techniques, cold plasma techniques, hydrodynamic cavitation, oscillating magnetic field processing, and so forthFocus on topics such as the valorization of agri-food wastes and by-products and sustainabilityReviews ClO2 in combined/hybrid technologies for food processingThis book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in food and food process engineering.

Spray drying is a well-established method for transforming liquid materials into dry powder form. Widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries, this technology produces high quality powders with low moisture content, resulting in a wide range of shelf stable food and other biologically significant products. Encapsulation technology for bioactive compounds has gained momentum in the last few decades and a series of valuable food compounds, namely flavours, carotenoids and microbial cells have been successfully encapsulated using spray drying.Spray Drying Technique for Food Ingredient Encapsulation provides an insight into the engineering aspects of the spray drying process in relation to the encapsulation of food ingredients, choice of wall materials, and an overview of the various food ingredients encapsulated using spray drying. The book also throws light upon the recent advancements in the field of encapsulation by spray drying, i.e., nanospray dryers for production of nanocapsules and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling. Addressing the basics of the technology and its applications, the book will be a reference for scientists, engineers and product developers in the industry.

Handbook of Drying for Dairy Products is a complete guide to the field’s principles and applications, with an emphasis on best practices for the creation and preservation of dairy-based food ingredients. Details the techniques and results of drum drying, spray drying, freeze drying, spray-freeze drying, and hybrid dryingContains the most up-to-date research for optimizing the drying of dairy, as well as computer modelling optionsAddresses the effect of different drying techniques on the nutritional profile of dairy productsProvides essential information for dairy science academics as well as technologists active in the dairy industry

3D Printing of Foods

Latest techniques for the development of biodegradable food packaging casings with commentary on safety concerns and regulatory frameworks Nanotechnology for Sustainable Food Packaging covers the latest techniques and applications of nanotechnology, demonstrating capabilities to revolutionize the food packaging sector. This includes concepts of biodegradable food packaging, approaches to improve material functionality, robust sensing systems, and the scope of employing advanced analytical and computational approaches to support progress in the field. Throughout, the text focuses on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including life cycle analysis, biodegradability, green practices, eco-friendliness, and sustainability. This book explores the major food packaging matrixes (polymers, edible films, and multilayers), different categories of advances (composites, active and intelligent packaging), labeling considerations, region- and country-specific regulatory frameworks, and safety concerns. Readers will also find a futuristic preview of this rapidly advancing field and an overview of lab-ready technologies with the potential for commercialization. Written by a team of highly qualified authors, Nanotechnology for Sustainable Food Packaging discusses sample topics including: Nanotechnology’s potential to improve the shelf life of food products, the chemistry and functionality of different materials based on merits and possible challengesSources, chemistry, and functionality of various bio-based sources and their usage as nanocomposites, and bio-based alternatives, drawbacks, and research trendsBioactive compounds in food packaging and their benefits, preparation methods, characterization approaches, delivery, and assessmentSurface modification approaches through sustainable physico-chemical approaches, and the development of flexible packaging materials suitable for specific requirements such as nonthermal processingNanotechnology for Sustainable Food Packaging is an essential scientific and technological reference for scientists and R&D personnel who are interested in advancing food packaging technologies. The book is also valuable for students, researchers, and food industry professionals studying nanotechnology in food, food packaging, and food science and technology.

Essentials & Applications of Food Engineering provides a comprehensive understanding of food engineering operations and their practical and industrial utility. It presents pertinent case studies, solved numerical problems, and multiple choice questions in each chapter and serves as a ready reference for classroom teaching and exam preparations.The first part of this textbook contains the introductory topics on units and dimensions, material balance, energy balance, and fluid flow. The second part deals with the theory and applications of heat and mass transfer, psychrometry, and reaction kinetics. The subsequent chapters of the book present the heat and mass transfer operations such as evaporation, drying, refrigeration, freezing, mixing, and separation. The final section focuses on the thermal, non-thermal, and nanotechnology-based novel food processing techniques, 3D food printing, active and intelligent food packaging, and fundamentals of CFD modeling.Features Features 28 case studies to provide a substantial understanding of the practical and industrial applications of various food engineering operations Includes 178 solved numerical problems and 285 multiple choice questions Highlights the application of mass balance in food product traceability and the importance of viscosity measurement in a variety of food products Provides updated information on novel food processing techniques such as cold plasma, 3D food printing, nanospray drying, electrospraying, and electrospinningThe textbook is designed for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing Food Technology and Food Process Engineering courses. This book would also be of interest to course instructors and food industry professionals.

An up-to-date and authoritative discussion of 4D food printing and its applications In 4D Printing of Foods: Fundamentals, Applications and Prospects, a team of distinguished researchers deliver a comprehensive discussion of the fundamentals of food printing approaches, introducing the concept of 4D printing. The book highlights 4D printing’s application to the food industry and explains the principles and methodologies involved. Readers will explore stimulus and material design, modeling and simulation. The authors introduce the global knowledge-base in 4D printing technology and application sectors, and then elaborate on stimulus responsiveness of food, highlighting the scope and approaches to transformations in shape, color, nutritive value, texture, flavor, aroma and cell growth. Key highlights include: A thorough introduction to physical, chemical and biological stimuliPractical discussions of 4D printing technology, including bibliometric analyses of the state-of-the-artCase studies on consumer preferences for food printing technologiesProspective applications in 4D, 5D, 6D and 7D printing technologiesPerfect for food engineers, 4D Printing of Foods will also benefit other professionals working in biomaterials, sensory science, gastronomy, and digitalized food manufacturing.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has been applied extensively to great benefit in the food processing sector. Its numerous applications include: predicting the gas flow pattern and particle histories, such as temperature, velocity, residence time, and impact position during spray drying; modeling of ovens to provide information about temperature and airflow pattern throughout the baking chamber to enhance heat transfer and in turn final product quality; designing hybrid heating ovens, such as microwave-infrared, infrared-electrical or microwave-electrical ovens for rapid baking; model the dynamics of gastrointestinal contents during digestion based on the motor response of the GI tract and the physicochemical properties of luminal contents; retort processing of canned solid and liquid foods for understanding and optimization of the heat transfer processes.   This Brief will recapitulate the various applications of CFD modeling, discuss the recent developments in this field, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of CFD when applied in the food industry. ​

Nanoencapsulation has the potential to improve human health through its capacity to both protect bioactive compounds and release them at a specific time and location into various substances, including food. Numerous nanoencapsulation technologies have emerged in recent years, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The goal of this Brief is to discuss the various nanoencapsulation technologies, such as emulsification, coacervation, inclusion encapsulation, anti-solvent precipitation, nanoprecipitation, freeze drying, and spray drying, including their limitations. Recent safety and regulatory issues concerning the various nanoencapsulation technologies will also be covered.

Nanotechnology offers great potential to revolutionize conventional food science and the food industry. The use of nanotechnology in the food industry promises improved taste, flavor, color, texture, and consistency of foodstuffs and increased absorption and bioavailability of nutraceuticals. Food Nanotechnology: Principles and Applications examines the current state of nanoscale phenomena and processes, benefits and risks of nanotechnology. This work contains 18 chapters particularly focused on the design, production, and utilization of nanoparticles, with specific applications for the food industry. Through several studies, it has been proven that nanotechnology can offer distinct advantages over conventional methods in terms of functionality, targeted delivery of food bioactive compounds, improved food quality characteristics like texture, taste, sensory attributes and improved stability in the gastrointestinal tract, and controlled release profiles. Features Offers clear and concise coverage on application of nanotechnology in nutrient delivery, food packaging, and pathogen/pesticide detection Addresses both the technological aspects of delivering nano-based food products and the societal implications that affect take-up Covers broad range of topics including nanoemulsification, electrospraying, nanocomposites, plasma processing, and nanosensors Discusses different formulation and preparation methods for loading food bioactive compoundsExploratory in nature, this book presents the latest of such data on all aspects of applications of nanotechnology in food systems. With its practical focus on the fabrication and application of nanotechnology in food, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, food process engineers.

With changing consumer preferences and the focus on developing resilient food systems, food processing is finding its place in key policies, government interventions, global trade, and the overall food and nutritional security. Given this, this this new 3-volume collection presents a compilation of emerging and futuristic food processing technologies, introducing fundamental concepts of food technology, trending applications, and a range of interdisciplinary concepts that have found numerous interwoven applications in the food industry.Volume 1 presents the basics of food preservation, covering hurdle technology, aspects of minimal processing, ohmic heating of foods, edible coatings, and electromagnetics and allied applications in food processing. It also discusses novel methods of food quality evaluation and covers the fundamentals and new applications of nanotechnology in the food sector.The other volumes in the series are Volume 2: Advances in Nonthermal Processing Technologies, which focuses on the interesting field of nonthermal processing and its applications, and Volume 3: ICT Applications and Future Trends in Food Processing, which provides an exploration of the future of food processing, highlighting certain emerging and disruptive technologies and their gaining influence in the food sector.

With changing consumer preferences and a focus on developing resilient food systems, food processing is finding its place in key policies, government interventions, global trade, and the overall food and nutritional security. Given this, this new 3-volume set presents a compilation of emerging and futuristic food processing technologies, introducing fundamental concepts of food technology, trending applications, and a range of interdisciplinary concepts that have found numerous interwoven applications in the food industry.Volume 2 focuses on nonthermal processing and its applications, which includes high-pressure processing, ultrasound processing, high intensity pulsed light technology, pulsed electric field processing, cold plasma, ozone processing, as well as the use of sub- and supercritical processing. It also discusses emerging electrohydrodynamic technologies: electrospinning and electrospraying. This volume provides rich content on fundamental concepts, applications, and challenges in nonthermal processing, throwing light on the scope of developing sustainable technologies for the food industry.The other volumes in the series are Volume 1: Fundamentals of Food Processing Technology, which presents the basics of food preservation, covering hurdle technology, aspects of minimal processing, ohmic heating of foods, edible coatings, and electromagnetics and allied applications in food processing; and Volume 3: ICT Applications and Future Trends in Food Processing, which provides an exploration of the future of food processing, highlighting certain emerging and disruptive technologies and their gaining influence in the food sector.

With changing consumer preferences and the focus on developing resilient food systems, food processing is finding its place in key policies, government interventions, global trade, and the overall food and nutritional security. Given this, this new 3-volume collection offers a compilation of emerging and futuristic food processing technologies, presenting fundamental concepts of food technology, trending applications, and a range of interdisciplinary concepts that have found numerous interwoven applications in the food industry.Volume 3 is an exploration of the future of food processing, highlighting certain emerging and disruptive technologies and their gaining influence in the food sector. The first five chapters focus on computers and information technology-linked applications such as CFD modeling, robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and blockchain management for the food industry. The book then details selected interesting concepts that have made phenomenal advancements in recent years: approaches for improved delivery of nutrients, micro- and nanofluidics, novel drying technologies, smart and intelligent packaging, as well as 3D food printing technology.The other volumes in the series are Volume 1: Fundamentals of Food Processing Technology, which presents the basics of food preservation, covering hurdle technology, aspects of minimal processing, ohmic heating of foods, edible coatings, and electromagnetics and allied applications in food processing; and Volume 2: Advances in Nonthermal Processing Technologies, which focuses on the interesting field of nonthermal processing and its applications.

This new 3-volume collection, Emerging Technologies for the Food Industry, is a compilation of emerging and futuristic food processing technologies, presenting fundamental concepts of food technology, trending applications, and a range of interdisciplinary concepts that have found numerous interwoven applications in the food industry.Over the years, the science of food processing has made tremendous advancements. With changing consumer preferences and the never-as-before focus on developing resilient food systems, food processing is finding its place in key policies, government interventions, global trade, and the overall food and nutritional security. Given this, this multi-volume set covers a range of aspects, starting from an introduction to food processing technology, emerging thermal and nonthermal processing technologies, ICT applications for the food industry, and concluding with future technologies.Volume 1: Fundamentals of Food Processing Technology presents the basics of food preservation, covering hurdle technology, aspects of minimal processing, ohmic heating of foods, edible coatings, and electromagnetics and allied applications in food processing. It also introduces various unit operations in the food industry. This volume also discusses novel methods of food quality evaluation and covers the fundamentals of and increasing applications of nanotechnology in the food sector.The second volume in the set, Volume 2: Advances in Nonthermal Processing Technologies, focuses on the interesting field of nonthermal processing and its applications. This includes high-pressure processing, ultrasound processing, high intensity pulsed light technology, pulsed electric field processing, cold plasma, ozone processing, as well as the use of sub- and supercritical processing. It also discusses emerging electrohydrodynamic technologies: electrospinning and electrospraying. This volume provides rich content on fundamental concepts, applications, and challenges in nonthermal processing, throwing light on the scope of developing sustainable technologies for the food industry.Volume 3: ICT Applications and Future Trends in Food Processing is an exploration of the future of food processing, highlighting emerging and disruptive technologies and their gaining influence in the food sector. The first five chapters focus on computer and information technology-linked applications such as CFD modeling, robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and blockchain management for the food industry. The book then details selected concepts that have made phenomenal advancements in recent years: approaches for improved delivery of nutrients, micro- and nanofluidics, novel drying technologies, smart and intelligent packaging, as well as 3D food printing technology.Together or as a set, this three-volume Emerging Technologies for the Food Industry provides a substantial contribution to the field of food processing. It is an excellent resource for students and young researchers in this booming field as well as for scientists, researchers, and faculty.

Focusing on the complexity of the food digestion process from oral cavity to intestine, this book looks at the anatomical intricacies of the digestive system, techniques currently used to study food digestibility, the glycemic index and bioavailability of food components. It also provides a detailed understanding of various modification techniques critical to any food product development, such as modification of food structure, its composition, and size. Being the first of its kind to provide an in-depth idea of various stages of food digestion, whilst linking it with approaches in modifying foods so as to cater to specific food or functional requirements, the book provides an integrated approach. Existing methods to understand the process of food digestion and advances in artificial systems that have been used for such studies are presented, substantiated with findings from scientific publications. Apart from readers from the field of medicine, this book is highly inter-disciplinary and will attract readers from food science, nutrition and food physics.

Malnutrition and poor diets are the leading cause of death and hospitalization worldwide. Millets have the potential to offer food, feed, fodder, nutrition and fuel security and are fast gaining prominence as the search for sustainable foods gains intensity. This work compiles the most recent developments and new achievements in millet cultivation pre-and-post-processing to harness the potential of all millet types. The advantages and limitations of different technologies and techniques are discussed including local food demands, government policies, environmental impacts and education in food processing.Millets: A Sustainable And Nutritious Crop is dedicated to millets use for functional food, covering farm to fork value addition, nutritional aspects, use in gluten free diets and specialty food applications. The text also covers the use of millet waste from primary processing waste to agri residue valorisation. Millet for feed, fodder, fuel and fertiliser are covered in full, including insights about agri-business models through millet waste valorisation. A major focus of this work is millet use for sustainability.  Millet cultivation is climate resilient, needs minimum water footprint and has a short duration. Sustainability practices, policies framework and regulations are covered in full.

The book offers an updated perspective on the unique characteristics of millets. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the status of millet processing, quality, and nutraceutical product manufacture. The book is a resourceful read for students and researchers in food sciences, as well as industry experts.