1st Edition
Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables Science, Technology, and Market
Fresh-cut Fruits and Vegetables: Science, Technology, and Market provides a comprehensive reference source for the emerging fresh-cut fruits and vegetables industry. It focuses on the unique biochemical, physiological, microbiological, and quality changes in fresh-cut processing and storage and on the distinct equipment design, packaging requirements, production economics, and marketing considerations for fresh-cut products. Based on the extensive research in this area during the past 10 years, this reference is the first to cover the complete spectrum of science, technology, and marketing issues related to this field, including production, processing, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, safety, engineering, sensory, biotechnology, and economics.
ABOUT THE EDITOR:
Olusola Lamikanra, Ph.D., is a Research Chemist and Lead Scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Regional Research Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and his Ph.D. from the University of Leeds, England. He was Professor in the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Director of the Center for Viticultural Science and Small Farm Development at Florida A&M University, Tallahassee. Dr. Lamikanra is the author of more than 100 publications.
Quality Parameters of Fresh-cut Fruit and Vegetable Products, Adel A. Kader
Overview of the European Fresh-cut Produce Industry, Patrick Varoquaux and Jerome Mazollier
Safety Aspects of Fresh-cut Fruits and Vegetables, William C. Hurst
Physiology of Fresh-cut Fruits and Vegetables, Peter M.A. Toivonen and Jennifer R. DeEll
Enzymatic Effects on Flavor and Texture of Fresh-cut Fruits and Vegetables, Olusola Lamikanra
Microbiology of Fresh-cut Produce, Gillian M. Heard
Microbial Enzymes Associated with Fresh-cut Produce, Jianchi Chen
Preservative Treatments for Fresh-cut Fruits and Vegetables, Elisabeth Garcia and Diane M. Barrett
Application of Packaging and Modified Atmosphere to Fresh-cut Fruits and Vegetables, Tareq Al-Ati and Joseph H. Hotchkiss
Biotechnology and the Fresh-cut Product Industry, Jennylynd A. James
Flavor and Aroma of Fresh-cut Fruits and Vegetables, John C. Beaulieu and Elizabeth A. Baldwin
Evaluating Sensory Quality of Fresh-cut Fruits and Vegetables, Karen L. Bett
Economic and Market Considerations, Greg Pompelli
Biography
Olusola Lamikanra