Handbook of Frozen Food Processing and Packaging provides the latest information on the art and science of correctly handling and containing frozen foods.

Features:

• Discusses quality and safety issues for each frozen food category in individual chapters, ensuring comprehensive coverage
• Examines freezing and packaging equipment, transportation methods and facilities, cold chain monitoring techniques
• Offers in-depth consideration of recent alternatives and potential technologies
• Provides a complete list of references for further study

Contents

Fundamentals of Freezing

• Physical-Chemical Principles in Freezing
• Glass Transitions in Frozen Foods and Biomaterials
• An Overview of Refrigeration Cycles
• Microbiology of Frozen Foods
• Thermophysical Properties of Frozen Foods
• Freezing Loads and Freezing Time Calculation
• Mathematical Modeling of Freezing Processes
• Innovations in Freezing Process

Facilities for the Cold Chain

• Freezing Methods and Equipment
• Cold Store Design and Maintenance
• Transportation of Frozen Foods
• Retail Display Equipment and Management
• Household Refrigerators and Freezers
• Monitoring and Control of the Cold Chain

Quality and Safety of Frozen Foods

• Quality and Safety of Frozen Meat and Meat Products
• Quality and Safety of Frozen Poultry and Poultry Products
• Safety and Quality of Frozen Fish, Shellfish and Related Products
• Quality and Safety of Frozen Vegetables
• Quality and Safety of Frozen Fruits
• Quality and Safety of Frozen Dairy Products
• Quality and Safety of Frozen Ready Meals
• Quality and Safety of Frozen Bakery Products
• Quality and Safety of Frozen Eggs and Egg Products

Monitoring and Measuring Techniques for Quality and Safety

• Physical Measurements
• Chemical Measurements
• Sensory Analysis of Frozen Foods
• Foodborne Illnesses and Detection of Pathogenic Microorganisms
• Shelf-Life Prediction of Frozen Foods

Packaging of Frozen Foods

• Introduction to Frozen Food Packaging
• Plastic Packaging of Frozen Foods
• Paper and Card Packaging of Frozen Foods
• Packaging of Frozen Foods with Other Materials
• Packaging Machinery
• Future Developments in Frozen Food Packaging

Index

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