Pankaj B. Pathare - Böcker

This book is an updated reference about the fundamentals, applications, and modeling of sustainable energy-based drying systems in the food industry. It includes the economic assessment, quality control, and safety parameters of the drying techniques. Drying is one of the most important food preservation techniques. Sustainable drying uses little or no fossil fuel input and low-cost technologies. This book reviews the alternative sources of energy for drying fresh produce. It includes relevant case studies from some developing countries. The book is meant for researchers and industry experts in food processing, food engineering, and agriculture.Key Features:Covers the drying technology on a vast array of food types like fruits, vegetables, fish, and meatHighlights the alternative energy sources for drying fresh produceDiscusses modeling and simulation approachesReviews energy and exergy assessment of sustainable drying

With the rise in population and an increase in endemic diseases, food that is fresh, healthy, affordable, and safe is the need of the hour. Effective postharvest handling and management that emphasizes quality retainment of produce ensures this. This new book, Sustainable Approaches in Postharvest Handling and Management, presents new research on sustainable postharvest handling and management techniques for fresh produce with quality, safety, and self-life extension.This volume provides a thorough review of sustainable postharvest methods, along with information on the newest techniques, inventions, and technologies that can reduce food waste and loss while maintaining the freshness and nutritional content of produce. The book discusses a wide range of topics on sustainable postharvest methods such as irradiation, ozone, cold plasma, electrolyzed water, etc. A chapter on the use of edible coatings for shelf-life extension of fresh produce is presented. Quality detection through non-destructive techniques and electronic nose is also included. The book also covers novel advances such as the integration of blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the fresh food supply chain to regain public trust by improving transparency and real-time visibility. The socioeconomic and environmental impacts of postharvest losses are addressed as well.The volume also considers the rising energy demands of developing countries and presents information on reducing fossil energy consumption and improving product quality through the use of sustainable energy as the primary or supplemental energy for postharvest operations, which could lessen the environmental effect of these activities.This book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, students, farmers, food processors, and policymakers who are committed to building a more sustainable and equitable food system. The editors believe that by working together, we can create a future where fresh produce is accessible to all and its production and consumption have a minimal negative impact on the environment.

This book describes the various techniques for nondestructive quality assessment of fruits and vegetables.

This book describes the various techniques for nondestructive quality assessment of fruits and vegetables.

This book includes the impact, compression, vibration studies, and destructive and nondestructive techniques for bruise measurement.