Handbook of Food Processing, Packaging & Labeling

This Handbook creates an understanding of food processing chemistry, engineering and technology, supported with select relevant case studies. An overview of food preservation and food preservatives is provided in great detail. The applied aspects of food preservation are dealt. Also, an advanced study of food additives, food irradiation and food storage is conducted. Focus lies on high pressure food preservation, curing, food dehydrator, fruit preserves, potted meat food product, jugging, drying, freeze drying, refrigeration and benefits of shaking well. Understanding food packaging and labelling in proper sense is the hallmark of this book. Study of code of hygienic practice for refrigerated packaged foods with extended shelf life in India is an additional input. The European and American guidelines with respect to food borne illness, food safety and standards are described in detail. Similarly, the regulations, claims and facts related to food labelling are covered extensively, supported with relevant case studies. An overview of global food industry, food marketing and food quality is discussed briefly. Select case studies related to food administration studies are done at global, regional and national levels. Necessary food information, food protection, food safety, food inspection and quality supervision are provided herein supported with select case studies from around the world. India's food processing industry and export worthy food sectors are also analysed. The scope of food processing industry in India, its present status and future prospects are also dealt.

Table of Contents:
Food Processing Chemistry, Engineering & Technology; Food Preservation & Food Preservatives; Applied Aspects of Food Preservation; Food Packaging & Labelling; Food-borne Illness, Food Safety & Standards; Food Labelling; Food Industry, Food Marketing & Food Quality; Food Administration; Food Information, Food Protection, Food Safety, Food Inspection & Quality Supervision; India's Food Processing Industry & Export Worthy Food Sectors & Scope of Food Processing Industry in India.

About the Author :
Jerry D'Souza holds a graduate degree in Hotel Management and a diploma in Catering Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. As a specialist in this field he has worked in Dubai for 17 Years and then started his own consultancy firm in Goa. He has travelled extensively to Europe, America and Far East. He has contributed several Articles and also presented papers in National forums and participated in Workshops. Jatin Pradhan has an MBA from Anna University and holds a Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology. He has contributed several articles in the field of Food Production, Food Nutrition and Food & Nutrition. As a Food Production Professional trained in India, his lectures and presentations on different aspects of Food Production and Packaging are highly appreciated. He has also many research publications on different aspects of Food Packaging in reputed national and international journals to his credit.