Recent Trends Advances In Food Science Post Harvest Technology

The reduction in nutritional quality of food due to microbial contamination is a problem faced by much of the developing world. To address contamination-related hunger and malnutrition, it is crucial to enforce quantitative and qualitative protection of agri-food commodities after harvesting, as well as to create low cost, rational strategies to protect post-harvest losses and nutritional properties of food products in a sustainable manner. Research and Technological Advances in Food Science provides readers with a systematic and in-depth understanding of basic and advanced concepts in food science and post-harvest technology, including the most up-to-date information about different natural food source sources (of microbial, plant, and animal origin) and their health benefits. It also highlights current research and technological advances in food science related to health, such as personalized food and nutrition, seafood nutraceuticals, meat processing and product development, microbial enzymes for the tenderization of meat, feruloylated oligosaccharides for human health, and the role of microbial antagonistic in post-harvest management of fruit. In addition, the book explores the role of modern tools and techniques such as instrumentation, nanotechnology, biotechnology, ultrasound in food processing and food-omics in food science. Research and Technological Advances in Food Science is an excellent resource for researchers, food scientists, biochemists, pharmacologists, nutritionists, policymakers, and students working in the food science domain. Includes information about different natural sources of food (microbes, plants and animal origin), and their health benefits Highlights current research and technological advances in food science related to health Brings the role of microbial antagonistic, plant volatiles and technological advances in the post-harvest management of food commodities

Producers spend a great deal of money, natural resources (especially water and soil), labor, and time every year in order to feed the world’s population. However, almost one-third of the products produced as a result of all these efforts are lost before reaching consumers due to postharvest losses, which threaten both the food supply and agricultural sustainability. For this reason, it is extremely important to prevent postharvest losses of fruits and vegetables. In this context, this book provides general and new information about the physiology of postharvest losses and the latest technological developments in postharvest systems. Each chapter provides up-to-date information about the postharvest physiology and technology of fruits and vegetables for students, teachers, professors, scientists, farmers, food packers and sellers, and entrepreneurs engaged in the fresh food preservation industry.

The elapsing time from producer to consumer has significantly increased as a result of food marketing and trade globalization. Consequently, maintaining quality along the food value chain is becoming a significant challenge. Postharvest losses are considered a major component of food loss and waste in the supply chain from farmers to consumers, due to improper handling, storage, transport, preservation techniques and spoilage. Postharvest science aims to extend the shelf life of fresh and perishable commodities, and to reduce heavy losses, thereby contributing to food security. While significant progresses have been made in postharvest preservation and shelf-life extension, the continuous development of emerging technologies have changed our vision on postharvest science. Furthermore, recent advancements in molecular engineering of horticultural crops for quality improvement; the development of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics have led to a better understanding of the physiology and the biochemistry of the senescence processes, resulting in better preservation and improved production of fresh crops. This two-volume work focuses on innovative technologies that extend and preserve shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Volume 1 offers a review on the state-of-the-art modern technologies in the postharvest filed. The accompanying Volume 1 explores advanced and novel technologies after harvest, particularly the application of nanotechnologies to packaging materials.

The urgent need for sustainability within the food producing industries and agriculture has turned the interest of research to investigate new non-thermal technologies, nanotechnologies and other practices in postharvest treatment of crops and fruits. Subsequently, there is a need for a new guide covering the latest developments in this particular direction. Food Losses, Sustainable Postharvest and Food Technology provides solutions to postharvest treatment technologies. It explores modern non-thermal technologies, focusing on postharvest losses and quality of fresh-cut products. In addition, it discusses the implications for postharvest technology research, policies and practices. It also focuses on the most recent advances in the field, while it explores the potentiality and sustainability of already commercialized processes and products. Aimed at professionals working in the food industry and agriculture, it could also be utilized as a handbook for anyone dealing with sustainability issues of food production in spite of postharvest treatment. Thoroughly explores modern non-thermal technologies in postharvest treatment Discusses the implications for postharvest technology research, policies and practices Analyzes the potentiality and sustainability of already commercialized processes and products

The elapsing time from producer to consumer has significantly increased as a result of food marketing and trade globalization. Consequently, maintaining quality along the food value chain is becoming a significant challenge. Postharvest losses are considered a major component of food loss and waste in the supply chain from farmers to consumers, due to improper handling, storage, transport, preservation techniques and spoilage. Postharvest science aims to extend the shelf life of fresh and perishable commodities, and to reduce heavy losses, thereby contributing to food security. While significant progresses have been made in postharvest preservation and shelf-life extension, the continuous development of emerging technologies have changed our vision on postharvest science. Furthermore, recent advancements in molecular engineering of horticultural crops for quality improvement; the development of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics have led to a better understanding of the physiology and the biochemistry of the senescence processes, resulting in better preservation and improved production of fresh crops. This two-volume work focuses on innovative technologies that extend and preserve shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Volume 1 offers a review on the state of the art modern technologies in the postharvest filed. The accompanying Volume 2 explores advanced and novel technologies after harvest, particularly the application of nanotechnologies to packaging materials.

Eco-Friendly Technology for Postharvest Produce Quality presents the scope of emerging eco-friendly technologies to maintain the postharvest quality of fresh produce in terms of safety and nutrition. The book covers an analysis of the alternative and traditional methodologies pointing out the significant advantage and limitations of each technique. It provides a standard reference work for the fresh produce industry in postharvest management to extend shelf life by ensuring safety first and then nutritional or sensory quality retention. Fruits and vegetables are a huge portion of the food supply chain and are depended on globally for good health and nutrition. The supply of good food, however, greatly depends on good postharvest handling practices. Although substantial research has been carried out to preserve the quality of fresh horticultural produce, further research—especially on safety—is still required. This book provides foundational insights into current practices yielding best results for produce handling. Includes appropriate approaches, technologies, and control parameters necessary to achieve shelf-life extension without compromising produce quality Presents successful food safety methods between the time produce is harvested to consumption Includes the latest information on preservation technologies using novel chemical methods, active packaging, and monitoring the effect of environmental stresses on quality and shelf life of agricultural produce

Section-1: Postharvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables 1. Introduction V.K. Joshi 2. Postharvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables V.K. Joshi and Ghan Shyam 3. Harvest Indices, Maturity and Post-harvest Quality of Fruits and Vegetables K.S. Thakur and Satish Kumar 4. Recent Trends in Harvesting, Grading and Packaging of Fruits and Vegetables B.V.C. Mahajan and Swati Kapoor 5. Postharvest Handling and Storage of Fruits and Vegetables K.S. Thakur and Satish Kumar 6. Storage Systems for Fruits and Vegetables: A Practical Approach B.V.C. Mahajan and Swati Kapoor 7. Postharvest Management and Value Addition of Vegetables Manisha Kaushal and Anil Gupta Section-2 : Preservation and Processing Technology 8. Fruits and Vegetables Preservation and Processing: An Overview V.K. Joshi and Sarita Sharma 9. Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables Pushpinder S. Ranote and Swati Kapoor 10. Thermal Processing: Preservation by Application of Heat P.C. Sharma and Anil Gupta 11. Recent Advances in Drying and Dehydration of Fruits and Vegetables Devina Vaidya, Ghanshyam Abrol and Vigya Mishra 12. Concentration of Fruit and Vegetable Juices: Concepts and Trends S.K. Sharma and Deepa Saini 13. Technology for the Production of Preserves, Candies Leathers and Toffee Surekha Attri, Satish Kumar and Preethi Ramachandran 14. Development of Technology for Drying of Chilgoza Nut N.S. Thakur and Somesh Sharma 15. Development of Value Added Products from Wild Pomegranate N.S. Thakur and Abhimanyu Thakur 16. Minimal Processing of Fruits and Vegetables Anju K. Dhiman, Surekha Attri and Preethi Ramachandran 17. Mushroom Processing and Value Addition Devina Vaidya and Surabhi Sharma 18. Emerging Technologies in Food Processing Pushpinder S. Ranote, Swati Kapoor, Jaspreet Kaur Sukhpreet Kaur and Hanuman Bobade Section-3 : Production of Health Foods 19. Low Calorie Health Foods and Nutraceuticals from Fruits and Vegetables Rakesh Sharma 20. Lactic Acid Fermentation of Food: Biopreservation Health Benefits and Bacteriocins V.K. Joshi, Somesh Sharma, Arjun Chauhan, Vikas Kumar and Sarita Sharma 21. Pre and Probiotic Foods with Special Reference to Fruits and Vegetables: Health Benefits and Market Potential Vandana Bali and Parmjit S. Panesar Section-4 : Fermented Foods 22. Traditional Fermented Foods: Present Status and Future Strategies Tek Chand Bhalla, Savitri, Monika and Navdeep Thakur 23. Fermentation in Food Preservation S.K. Sharma, V.K. Joshi, and Deepa Saini 24. Technological Interventions in Vegetable Fermentation Somesh Sharma and Surabhi Sharma 25. Importance, Nutritive Value, Role, Present Status and Future Strategies in Fruit Wines in India V.K. Joshi and Vikas Chopra 26. Wine Preparation Technology V.K. Joshi 27. Utilization of Wild Fruits for Wine and Brandy Production V.K. Joshi and Manisha Kaushal 28. New Approaches and Future Strategies in Oenology An Overview V.K. Joshi and Naveen Kumar Section-5 : Waste Utilization of Fruits and Vegetables 29. Value Added Products from Fruit and Vegetable Waste S.K. Sharma and Deepa Saini 30. Production of Value Added Products by Solid State Fermentation of Apple Pomace V.K. Joshi and Devender Attri 31. Technological Interventions for Extraction and Value Addition of Kernel Oils from Stone Fruit P.C. Sharma, Anil Gupta and Anil K. Verma Section-6 : Production of Additives 32. Developments in Food Additives in Fruit and Vegetable Products Anju K. Dhiman, Surekha Attri and Preethi Ramachandran 33. Enzymes in Fruits and Vegetables Processing Tek Chand Bhalla, Savitri, Sheetal and Navdeep Thakur 34. Production of Biocolours V.K. Joshi and Sangeeta Sharma 35. Microbial Production of Natural Flavours Ranjeeta Bhari and R.S. Singh 36. Biotechnological Interventions in Fruit and Vegetable Processing Shubhneet Kaur and Parmjit S. Panesar 37. Bioplastics in Food Packaging Satish Kumar, K.S. Thakur and V.K. Joshi Section-7: Quality, Safety and Marketing of Fruit and Vegetable Products 38. Sensory Evaluation of Food V.K. Joshi 39. Flavour in Sensory Science: Role, Chemistry, Interactions, Profiling, Electronic Nose and its Applications in Food V.K. Joshi and Mutum Preema Devi 40. Non-Destructive Methods of Quality Evaluation in Fruits and Vegetables Neerja Rana and Arti Ghabru 41. Toxins and Anti-Nutritional Factors in Food Processing Nivedita Sharma 42. Marketing Strategies for Processed Products Manoj Kumar Vaidya Section-8: Practical’s 43. Preparation of Ready-to-Serve (RTS) Drink and Squash from Fruits Rakesh Sharma 44. Preparation of Mushroom Products Devina Vaidya 45. Processing of Papaya Chutney and Apple and Plum Toffee Surekha Attri 46. Minimum Processing of Vegetable Anju Dhiman 47. Extraction of Oil from Stone Fruits P.C. Sharma, Anil Gupta and Anil K. Verma 48. Evaluation of Fruit Wines V.K. Joshi