ABSTRACT

The new edition of this highly acclaimed reference provides comprehensive and current information on a wide variety of fruits and processes. Revised and updated by an international team of contributors, the second edition includes the latest advances in processing technology, scientific research, and regulatory requirements. Expanded coverage includes fresh-cut fruits, non-thermal methods of fruit processing, and more information on the effects of variety and maturity on processed product quality. It presents a wide range of information on fruits and fruit products and covers traditional as well as the newest technologies.

chapter 3|20 pages

Fresh-Cut Fruits

chapter 4|24 pages

Juice Processing

chapter 6|14 pages

Fruit Preserves and Jams

chapter 7|34 pages

Drying of Fruits

chapter 8|12 pages

Fruit Freezing

chapter 9|28 pages

Thermal Processing of Fruits

chapter 12|24 pages

Microbiology of Fruit Products

chapter 13|54 pages

Direct Food Additives in Fruit Processing

chapter 15|42 pages

Packaging of Fruits and Vegetables

chapter 16|26 pages

Grades, Standards, and Food Labeling

chapter 18|26 pages

Apples and Apple Processing

chapter 19|16 pages

Peach and Apricot

chapter 20|16 pages

Sweet Cherry and Sour Cherry Processing

chapter 21|18 pages

Plums and Prunes

chapter 22|32 pages

Strawberries and Raspberries

chapter 25|22 pages

Oranges and Tangerines

chapter 26|18 pages

Grapefruits, Lemons, and Limes

chapter 27|22 pages

Bananas (Processed)

chapter 28|28 pages

Tropical Fruits

chapter 29|32 pages

Coconut

chapter 30|12 pages

Avocados

chapter 31|14 pages

Olives

chapter 32|46 pages

Nuts