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    • Red Wine Technology

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Antonio Morata
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Back in its second edition, Red Wine Technology, Second Edition continues to offer a solutions-based approach to the challenges associated with red wine production. It focuses on the technology and biotechnology of red wines and is ideal for anyone in need of a succinct reference on novel ways to increase and improve overall red wine production and innovation. This updated edition provides emerging trends in modern enology, including molecular tools for wine quality and analysis. In addition to updating existing topics, it is expanded to include a variety of completely new chapters on cutting-edge topics such as the red wine microbiome, the use of viruses in wine biotechnology, smoke taint, the future of yeast research, and environmental winery management for climate change. Red Wine Technology, Second Edition is an essential resource for wine producers, researchers, practitioners, technologists and students.

    • Brewing with Sorghum

      • 1st Edition
      • November 20, 2025
      • Steve Carly Desobgo Zangue
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Brewing with Sorghum: A Comprehensive Guide to Sorghum Beer offers a one-stop shop for readers to learn about all aspects of this high-potential product. The entire process from malting sorghum to producing beer is addressed, as well as the fundamentals and theories of the process, the methods and procedures for malting sorghum, and the enzymatic alterations that take place during the malting process. The steps involved in making sorghum beer: mashing, saccharification, boiling wort, fermentation, filtration, packaging, and storage, are also covered, as well as sensory evaluation and quality control methods. Moving from background and foundational information into practical content, this book will be useful to users of various levels of knowledge and familiarity with the topic. Case studies and brand success stories, as well as information on process improvement and best practices are included throughout. Food and beverage researchers from academic, industry, and governmental settings will benefit from this resource.

    • Kefir

      • 1st Edition
      • December 18, 2025
      • Carlos Adam Conte Junior + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Kefir: Properties, Functionality, and Health Benefits covers the more practical side of kefir production, technology, and product development. It focuses on the scientifically demonstrated benefits of this beverage, especially antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, intestinal microbiota modulation, immune response modulation, and anticancer properties. Bioactive compounds responsible for these effects are also explored to provide a theoretical basis for developing new food and pharmaceutical formulations. In addition, the book covers kefir’s potential role in neurodegenerative disease prevention. Finally, the readers will find strategies for product diversification, quality control, and biotechnological applications.Kefir is a fermented milk beverage that is growing in popularity among both researchers and consumers for its proven and potential health benefits. Companies interested in developing new fermented beverage products will find this work of interest.

    • Craft Beer

      • 1st Edition
      • May 3, 2025
      • Patrizia Romano + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Recently, both researchers and consumers have shown strong and growing interest in craft beer, which is characterized by its small batches, local breweries, and unique varieties. Craft Beer: New Frontiers in Brewing Science provides a comprehensive picture of the craft beer market, history and legal definition, brewing processes, and the qualities and styles of the end product. It emphasizes traditional and innovative microbial resources involved in the fermentation process, as well as safety, nutrition, and emerging problems, such as the sustainability of the production process.Craft Beer: New Frontiers in Brewing Science is the first and only scientific text to comprehensively summarize this exciting field. Researchers and students in interested brewing science, as well as industry specialists from beer companies will all benefit from this unique resource.

    • Brewing Microbiology

      • 2nd Edition
      • January 20, 2025
      • Annie Hill
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Brewing Microbiology: Managing Microbes, Ensuring Quality and Valorising Waste, Second Edition covers micro-organisms of significance to the brewing industry, including the most recent threats to beer quality and stability that have emerged. Reflecting the significant surge in production of no- and low-alcohol (NOLO) beers and Hard Seltzers since the publication of the 1st edition, and the lack of information available on the increased microbiological risk associated with these beverages – and how to control them, a new chapter "Maintaining microbiological quality control in Hard Seltzers and NOLO beverages" provides best practices in ensuring safe and effective management in production and stability. Sustainability and the environment have been at the forefront of brewers strategic thinking for many years. The first edition of Brewing Microbiology included coverage of anaerobic treatments of brewery waste and waste-water treatment. This section has been expanded to cover recent innovations in the valorization of brewery waste streams, such as biotransformation of brewers spent grains.

    • Kombucha

      • 1st Edition
      • January 16, 2025
      • Nuria Elizabeth Rocha-Guzmán + 3 more
      • English
      Kombucha: Technology, Traceability, and Health-Promoting Effects covers both conventional and unconventional sources for the development of kombucha analogues, along with their sensory, functional, and nutritional aspects. Topics include process conditions, their escalation and impact on the chemical composition, the biochemistry to produce scoby, and the functionality of the drinks. Regulatory aspects in different countries, as well as myths and realities of kombucha’s bioactivities, are also covered. Users will find a great resource that also documents the probiotic potential of this popular drink, highlighting metabiotics, nutribiotics, and the pharmabiotics present.This book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers in food science and beverage science, especially those interested in fermentation.

    • Coconut-Based Beverages and Products

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Ravi Pandiselvam + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Coconut-Based Beverages and Products covers the wide range of coconut-based drinks and other selected coconut products. The book provides a comprehensive view of recent developments in the production and processing of coconut-based products, with a focus on beverages and their nutritional benefits. Information on clinical trials and the future outlook of research will also help readers identify areas for further investigation, innovation, and product development. As coconut-based beverages have recently grown in popularity, and younger consumers are increasingly focused on health and wellness, the use of coconut beverages that contain a range of electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids is increasing.

    • The Science of Tequila

      • 1st Edition
      • July 1, 2025
      • Anne Gschaedler Mathis + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Science of Tequila is the first English language book published on Tequila production. The book contextualizes tequila with historical, social, and cultural information, covering the cultivation of the Agave tequilana plant, the stages of the tequila production process, and the characterization of the final product. Finally, the management of tequila by-products are covered, including their sustainable uses and potential as biofuels. This book will be of interest to beverage scientists interested in the distillation and fermentation of alcoholic beverages, plant scientists interested in the agave plant, and engineers in the alcoholic beverages, biorefinery, vinasses, and waste treatment industries.R&D departments at beverage companies interested in producing tequila or mezcal will also benefit from this reference.

    • Sparkling Beverages

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Gérard Liger-Belair
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Sparkling Beverages: Champagne and Beyond offers a complete overview of the physicochemical processes at work in a sparkling beverage. In order to achieve effervescence in a glass of champagne, precise knowledge fluid dynamics and CO2 solubility are necessary. This reference covers these concepts, as well as historical contexts and modern-day production methods of simple sparkling waters and sugar-free sparkling soft drinks to more complex alcoholic beverages, such as beers or sparkling wines. The book breaks down the science behind the fizz in our drinks while also examining sensory experiences associated with opening, smelling, and testing sparkling beverages.Written by a true expert on the topic and complete with beautiful, original photography, this unique, interdisciplinary work will interest researchers and industry producers alike.

    • Energy Drinks

      • 1st Edition
      • March 17, 2025
      • John Higgins + 1 more
      • English
      After reports of adverse events associated with energy drink consumption, including trouble sleeping, anxiety, cardiovascular events, seizures, and even death, concerns have been raised about their safety and efficacy. Energy Drinks: Composition, Consumption, and Cautions will focus on these popular beverages, their composition, ingredients, consumption patterns, performance-enhancin... effects, and their potential negative side effects and health risks. This book will go on to make recommendations that call for education, regulatory actions, changes in marketing, and additional research.The research about energy drink safety and efficacy is often contradictory, and much of the available literature is industry sponsored. This book will offer a single, unbiased, up-to-date resource for researchers, healthcare providers, and industry regulators to understand the full scope of energy drinks and their associated health risks.