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Physical Properties of Foods and Food Processing Systems

  • 1st Edition - January 1, 1990
  • Latest edition
  • Author: M J Lewis
  • Language: English

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Description

This book is an invaluable introduction to the physical properties of foods and the physics involved in food processing. It provides descriptions and data that are needed for selecting the most appropriate equipment in food technology and for making food processing calculations.

Readership

Food scientists, technologists, manufacturers, and processors

Table of contents

Units and dimensions; Density and specific gravity; Fluids; Viscosity; Rheology and texture; Surface properties; Thermodynamics; Heat changes/transfer; Gases and vapours; Electrical properties; Diffusion and mass transfer.

Review quotes

"An excellent choice as a textbook."—Food Technology

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 1, 1990
  • Language: English

About the author

ML

M J Lewis

Affiliations and expertise
University of Reading, UK

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