Srivastava, R.P. Kumar, Sanjeev

Fruit and vegetable preservation : Principles and practices / by R.P. Srivastava and Sanjeev Kumar - 3rd rev. ed. - New Delhi: Cbs Publishers & Distributers , 2002. - 574 p. Paper Back

This is a comprehensive book useful for the students and teachers of horticulture, food technology and home science, and a handy guide for extension workers and home scale preservation for interested individuals as well. It deals with the products prepared from various fruits and vegetables, including potatoes and mushrooms, on scientific lines as well as on home scale. For the latter, matter of direct practical value has been presented. Information on quality characteristics of fruits and vegetables for processing, quality control, water for fruit and vegetable processing industries, enzymes, colours, additives, flavours, plastics, browning, toxins, adulterations, etc. has also been given. Each chapter gives theoretical as well as practical information to understand the basic principles and methodology. The book contains 30 chapters in text and 16 appendices.

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Food processing technology
Food preservation
Preservation techniques
Fruits
Vegetables
Enzymes
Plastics
Fementation
Food colour
Canning and bottling
Freezing
Vinegar
Pickles
Tomato
Potato
Mushroom
Jam, jelly
Food industry

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