Molecular Approaches To Improving Food Quality And Safety

Author : Deepak Bhatnagar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781468480702

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Molecular Approaches to Improving Food Quality and Safety by Deepak Bhatnagar Pdf

Conventional food safety and quality research have traditionally dealt with the whole organism or food product, either plant or animal, or with the microorganisms that associate with these food-producing plants and ani mals at various stages of growth, development, and maturation. However, conventional research methods no longer are sufficient to bring about the improvements in quality and safety of foods that are demanded in today's marketplace by increasingly educated and sophisticated consumers. Improved quality has generally been thought to mean (l) unblemished products, particularly fruits and vegetables, and (2) the desired functional ity of protein, carbohydrates, and fats in grain oilseeds and the like to achieve the intended purpose in processing foods; for example, dough char acteristics to make bread or pasta. However, it also means the year-round ready availability of nutritious and appealing choices in all food groups that can be quickly and easily prepared. This promotes optimum nutrition, particularly necessary in children, the elderly, and special-needs groups, and it allows health conscious consumers to match their calorie intake with indi vidual needs to achieve and maintain desirable body weight.

Author : Deepak Bhatnagar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1995-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1468480715

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Molecular Approaches to Improving Food Quality and Safety by Deepak Bhatnagar Pdf

Author : Octavio Paredes-Lopez
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1999-03-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1566766850

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Molecular Biotechnology for Plant Food Production by Octavio Paredes-Lopez Pdf

The first single volume reference on the use of genetic engineering and molecular biology for plant food production, this book provides basic to in-depth approaches at the molecular level combining agricultural technology with food science and technology. It focuses on biotechnology 's role in the manipulation of cell and plant growth for enhanced productivities. Includes over 2100 key literature references.

Author : Brian A. Larkins,Indra K. Vasil
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 649 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401589093

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Cellular and Molecular Biology of Plant Seed Development by Brian A. Larkins,Indra K. Vasil Pdf

The beginnings of human civili zation can be traced back to the time , ne- ly 12 ,000 years ago , when th e early humans gradually ch anged from a life of hunting and gathering food , to producing food. This beginning of pri- tive agriculture ensured a dependable supply of food , and fostered the living together of people in groups and the development of s o c i e ty. During th is time, plant s e e ds were recognized a s a valuable s o ur c e of food and nutrition , and began to be used for growing plants for food. Ever s i n c e , plant seeds have played an important role in the development of the human civilization . Even today, s e e ds of a few crop s p e c i e s , s uc h as the cereals and legume s, are the primary s o u r c e of most human food , and the predominant commodity in international agriculture. Owing to their great importance as food for human s and in international trade , seeds have been a favorite object of s t u d y by developmental biologists and physiologi sts , nutritionist s and chem i sts . A wealth of useful information i s available on th e biology of seed s .

Author : Jaime Kigel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1045 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351417310

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Seed Development and Germination by Jaime Kigel Pdf

This text is intended for plant physiologists, molecular biologists, biochemists, biotechnologists, geneticists, horticulturalists, agromnomists and botanists, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines. It integrates advances in the diverse and rapidly-expanding field of seed science, from ecological and demographic aspects of seed production, dispersal and germination, to the molecular biology of seed development. The book offers a broad, multidisciplinary approach that covers both theoretical and applied knowledge.

Author : Vijay K. Juneja,John S. Novak,Gerald M. Sapers
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2002-12-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420031850

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Microbial Safety of Minimally Processed Foods by Vijay K. Juneja,John S. Novak,Gerald M. Sapers Pdf

While minimally processed foods satisfy the increasing market demands for foods with fewer preservatives, higher nutritive value, and fresh sensory attributes, there is a greater risk of diseases if they are improperly handled. Microbial Safety of Minimally Processed Foods explores innovative preventative solutions to food-borne diseases from the perspectives of the producer, the handler, the consumer, the food preparer, as well as the food inspector, and researcher. This book provides you with the latest research and insight into assuring the microbial safety of red meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits, and bakery products that receive less than stringent sterilizing preparation. It explores and describes the methods used for pathogen detection along with strategies for preventing future pathogen occurrences in the minimally processed foods. The book also provides in-depth evaluations of HACCP regulations and risk assessments of those minimally processed foods. Designed to stimulate the development of increasingly safer foods, Microbial Safety of Minimally Processed Foods details state-of-the-art technologies that have the potential to enhance microbiological safety of minimally processed foods without sacrificing their natural, untreated visual appearance and sensory properties.

Author : Ismail Cakmak,Ross M. Welch
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781848260948

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Impacts of Agriculture on Human Health and Nutrition - Volume II by Ismail Cakmak,Ross M. Welch Pdf

Impacts of Agriculture on Human Health and Nutrition is a component of Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme on Agriculture on Human Health and Nutrition provides the essential aspects and a number of issues of importance in human life: Global Prevalence of Micronutrient Malnutrition and Impacts on the Health of Children; Community-Centered Food-Based Strategies for Alleviating and Preventing Malnutrition; Influence of Mineral Fertilizers on Nutritional Quality of Staple Food Crops; Molecular Genetic Approaches to Improve the Nutritional Quality of Staple Food Crops; Nutritional Consequences of Using Organic Agricultural Methods in Developing Countries which are then expanded into multiple subtopics, each as a chapter. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Author : G. Charalambous
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 2235 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1995-02-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080531822

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Food Flavors: Generation, Analysis and Process Influence by G. Charalambous Pdf

In this book, major emphasis is placed on the effects of processing and food components upon the flavor of foods and beverages. Topics discussed include: roasting of peanuts; extrusion of cooking poultry; spray drying of natural flavor materials; cooking rates of foods; gamma radiation of packaging films; stir-frying of sautéd flavors; emulsification properties of egg yolk and lupin proteins; the interaction of flavor compounds with flour, starch, and polysaccharides; factors affecting development of flavor in whisky, wines, fermented products, alcohol precursors, and model food systems; applications of enzymes for production of flavor in fish, lobster and pork; and the development and application of analytical methods for isolation and identification of volatile compounds and flavors from a variety of food products. Information presented in this book will be useful to chemists, scientists, and technologists working in flavor chemistry, food product research and development, and food quality control.

Author : Aly Farag El Sheikha,Robert E. Levin,Jianping Xu
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119374602

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Molecular Techniques in Food Biology by Aly Farag El Sheikha,Robert E. Levin,Jianping Xu Pdf

Molecular Techniques in Food Biology: Safety, Biotechnology, Authenticity & Traceability explores all aspects of microbe-food interactions, especially as they pertain to food safety. Traditional morphological, physiological, and biochemical techniques for the detection, differentiation, and identification of microorganisms have severe limitations. As an alternative, many of those responsible for monitoring food safety are turning to molecular tools for identifying foodborne microorganisms. This book reviews the latest molecular techniques for detecting, identifying, and tracing microorganisms in food, addressing both good foodborne microbes, such as those used for fermentation and in probiotics, and harmful ones responsible for foodborne illness and food quality control problems. Molecular Techniques in Food Biology: Safety, Biotechnology, Authenticity & Traceability brings together contributions by leading international authorities in food biology from academe, industry, and government. Chapters cover food microbiology, food mycology, biochemistry, microbial ecology, food biotechnology and bio-processing, food authenticity, food origin traceability, and food science and technology. Throughout, special emphasis is placed on novel molecular techniques relevant to food biology research and for monitoring and assessing food safety and quality. Brings together contributions from scientists at the leading edge of the revolution in molecular food biology Explores how molecular techniques can satisfy the dire need to deepen our understanding of how microbial communities develop in foods of all types and in all forms Covers all aspects of food safety and hygiene, microbial ecology, food biotechnology and bio-processing, food authenticity, food origin traceability, and more Fills a yawning gap in the world literature on food traceability using molecular techniques This book is an important working resource for professionals in agricultural, food science, biomedicine, and government involved in food regulation and safety. It is also an excellent reference for advanced students in agriculture, food science and food technology, biochemistry, microbiology, and biotechnology, as well as academic researchers in those fields.

Author : João Rafael da Costa Sanches Galvão,Paulo Sérgio Duque de Brito,Filipe dos Santos Neves,Flávio Gabriel da Silva Craveiro,Henrique de Amorim Almeida,Joel Oliveira Correia Vasco,Luís Miguel Pires Neves,Ricardo de Jesus Gomes,Sandra de Jesus Martins Mourato,Vânia Sofia Santos Ribeiro
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 947 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030753153

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Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability (ICoWEFS 2021) by João Rafael da Costa Sanches Galvão,Paulo Sérgio Duque de Brito,Filipe dos Santos Neves,Flávio Gabriel da Silva Craveiro,Henrique de Amorim Almeida,Joel Oliveira Correia Vasco,Luís Miguel Pires Neves,Ricardo de Jesus Gomes,Sandra de Jesus Martins Mourato,Vânia Sofia Santos Ribeiro Pdf

This book presents the proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability – ICoWEFS 2021, a major forum to foster innovation and exchange knowledge in the water-energy-food nexus, embracing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, bringing together leading academics, researchers and industrial experts. It contains the work of authors from 33 countries.

Author : Kaushal K. Shinha,Deepak Bhatnagar
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1998-07-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781482270044

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Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food Safety by Kaushal K. Shinha,Deepak Bhatnagar Pdf

Describes a range of mycotoxins occurring as contaminants in agricultural crops and animal products, and details the implementation of food safety regulations via governmental and international agencies. The book charts the progress made in mycotoxicology since the early 1990s. It also profiles recent advances in mycotoxin analysis methods.

Author : Michael Knee
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Science
ISBN : 0849397812

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Fruit Quality and Its Biological Basis by Michael Knee Pdf

Fruit technology draws on biology and engineering to maintain quality during storage, distribution, and marketing. This book focuses on the biological processes that determine appearance, texture, taste, nutritional value, and flavor of fleshy fruits. It also focuses on the ways by which these biological processes can be manipulated to maximize quality for the consumer. It discusses the advances in the understanding of these procedures at the molecular level and the mode of action and limitations of current technology for postharvest handling of fruits. A concluding chapter examines prospects for the genetic control of fruit development, composition, and quality.

Author : Joseph Jez,American Society of Agronomy
Publisher : ASA-CSSA-SSSA
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 0891181687

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Sulfur by Joseph Jez,American Society of Agronomy Pdf

Sulfur forms and cycling processes in soil and their relationship to sulfur fertility / Jeff J. Schoenau and Sukhdev S. Malhi -- Sulfur nutrition of crops in the Indo-Gangetic plains of South Asia / M.P.S. Khurana, U.S. Sandana and Bijay-Singh -- Soil sulfur cycling temperate agricultural systems / Jørgen Eriksen -- History of sulfur deficiency in crops / Silvia Haneklaus, Elke Bloem and Ewald Schnug -- Availability of sulfur to crops from soil and other sources / Warren A. Dick, David Kost and Liming Chen -- Sulfur and cysteine metabolism / Rainer Hoefgen and Holger Hesse -- Sulfur response based on crop, source, and landscape position / Dave Franzen and Cynthia A. Grant -- Sulfur management for soybean production / Kiyoko Hitsuda [and others] -- Sulfur in a fertilizer program for corn / George W. Rehm and John G. Clapp -- Sulfur nutrition and wheat quality / Hamid A. Naeem -- Sulfur and marketable yield of potato / Alexander D. Pavlista -- Sulfur, its role in onion production and related alliums / George E. Boyhan -- Sulfur and the production of rice in wetland and dryland ecosystems / Richard W. Bell -- Evaluation of the relative significance of sulfur and other essential mineral elements in oilseed rape, cereals, and sugar beet production / Ewald Schnug and Silvia Haneklaus -- Improving the sulfur-containing amino acids of soybean to enhance its nutritional value in animal feed / Hari B. Krishnan -- Methionine metabolism in plants / Rachel Amir and Yael Hacham -- Plant sulfur compounds and human health / Joseph M. Jez and Naomi K. Fukagawa -- A future crop biotechnology view of sulfur and selenium / Muhammad Sayyar Khan and Rüdiger Hell.

Author : Shabbir Simjee
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781597455015

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Foodborne Diseases by Shabbir Simjee Pdf

In this book, leading authorities present a broad overview of the microbial pathogens and toxins associated with foodborne illness while discussing pathogenicity, clinical epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment. The volume covers all the bacterial pathogens, viruses, protozoans, and parasites, as well as microbial toxins. Additionally, authors discuss pathogen control strategies and look toward future innovations in food safety technology.

Author : Paul H. Moore,Ray Ming
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387712192

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Genomics of Tropical Crop Plants by Paul H. Moore,Ray Ming Pdf

For a long time there has been a critical need for a book to assess the genomics of tropical plant species. At last, here it is. This brilliant book covers recent progress on genome research in tropical crop plants, including the development of molecular markers, and many more subjects. The first section provides information on crops relevant to tropical agriculture. The book then moves on to lay out summaries of genomic research for the most important tropical crop plant species.