Citrus Fruit Processing

Citrus Fruit Processing offers a thorough examination of citrus-from its physiology and production to its processing, including packaging and by-product processing. Beginning with foundational information on agricultural practices, biology, and harvesting, Citrus Fruit Processing goes on to describe processing in the context of single-strength juices, concentrated juices, preserves, and nutrition. New technologies are constantly emerging in food processing, and citrus processing is no different. This book provides researchers with much-needed information on these technologies, including state-of-the-art methodologies, all in one volume.

• Offers completely up-to-date coverage of scientific research on citrus and processing technology
• Explores all aspects of citrus and its processing, including biochemistry, technology, and health
• Provides an easy-to-follow organization that highlights the many aspects of citrus processing, including agricultural practices, juice processing, byproducts, and safety
• Describes processing in the context of single-strength juices, concentrated juices, preserves, and nutrition

Autorentext

Dr. Berk is a chemical engineer and food scientist with a long history of work in food engineering, including appointments as a professor at Technion IIT, MIT, and Agro-Paris and as a consultant at UNIDO, FAO, the Industries Development Corporation, and Nestle. He is the recipient of the International Association of Food and Engineering Life Achievement Award (2011), and has written 6 books (3 with Elsevier) and numerous papers and reviews. His main research interests include heat and mass transfer and kinetics of deterioration.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Introduction: history, production, trade, and utilization

Chapter 2: Morphology and chemical composition

Chapter 3: Biological aspects of citriculture

Chapter 4: Agricultural production practice

Chapter 5: Diseases and pests

Chapter 6: Postharvest changes

Chapter 7: Packing house operations

Chapter 8: Production of single-strength citrus juices

Chapter 9: Production of citrus juice concentrates

Chapter 10: By-products of the citrus processing industry

Chapter 11: Miscellaneous citrus products

Chapter 12: Shelf life of citrus products: packaging and storage

Chapter 13: Nutritional and health-promoting aspects of citrus consumption

Chapter 14: Quality assurance and authentication