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Books in Food processing

Chia Seeds
Applications in the Agri-food Industry
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Shivani Pathania + 2 more
English
Chia Seeds: Applications in the Agri-food Industry is a comprehensive guide to the properties of chia biomass (seeds, leaves, and ingredients/products thereof) and their utilization in the agri-food industry and beyond. The book is based on the analysis of chia value chain and summarizes the scientific, technical, and health aspects of chia (Salvia hispanica L.). Divided into 3 sections, it fills a critical gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive overview of chia biomass available to address key global bioeconomy and United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) challenges.User will find advanced information for the utilization of chia-based biomass based on their specific properties, application of eco-efficient technologies for their processing and conversion into a variety of products for different groups of consumers, including those with special needs (e.g. celiac patients, vegans and vegetarians). In addition, the book offers practical guidance on the development of new value chains and their integration within the existing agri-food systems.
Resource Evaluation and Deep Processing of Edible Insects
1st Edition
October 1, 2026
Jun Wang + 2 more
English
Resource Evaluation and Deep Processing of Edible Insects: Silk peptide and protein for advanced applications presents the latest progress in the processing, analysis, and application of edible insect resources, mainly focusing on the resource evaluation and deep processing methods to retrieve valuable products from the constituents of the by-products of edible insects. The book combines discursive chapters that bring the latest in resource evaluation, with discussions on novel extraction techniques, biological approaches, microbial transformations, green chemistry and microfluidic technologies. It also covers analytical and biological systems, step-by-step and readily reproducible biological and chemical protocols for analyzing edible insect resources.Edible insect resources as raw materials for the food industry for sustainability are also outlined in this book. These techniques support the latest progress in cross-disciplinary research that integrates the different scales of biotechnological and biological complexity. Edited by a team of experts in the field, this book is an excellent resource for researchers with a background in biotechnology, biological and chemical engineering, agriculture, and food chemistry, and covers a broad range of topics in agriculture sustainability and food production.
Biological Processes in the Food Industry
Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry
1st Edition
June 1, 2026
Seid Mahdi Jafari + 1 more
English
Biological Processes in the Food Industry, a volume in the Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry series, explains the processing operations and equipment necessary for biological production of different food ingredients and nutraceuticals including upstream and downstream techniques. These processes and unit operations are very important in the manufacture of products such as enzymes, colouring pigments, vitamins, microbial lipids and proteins. Divided in three sections, “Basics of food biological processes”, “Biological processing operations”, and “Application of biological processes in the food industry”, all chapters emphasize basic texts relating to experimental, theoretical, computational, and/or applications of food engineering principles and the relevant processing equipment to biological unit operations. Written by experts in the field of food engineering, in a simple and dynamic way, this book targets industrial Engineers working in the field of food processing and within food factories to make them more familiar with the food processing operations and equipment.
Starch-Based Materials
Principles and Applications
1st Edition
June 1, 2026
Ming Miao + 1 more
English
Starch-Based Materials: Principles and Applications explores the cutting-edge research and development of starches as biodegradable, renewable biomaterials addressing urgent environmental concerns associated with non-biodegradable polymers. This comprehensive volume delves into the structural characteristics of starches, recent advances in their physical, chemical, and enzymatic modifications, and emerging technologies that expand their use beyond traditional food applications. It highlights innovative approaches to enhance nutritional value and health benefits, including the design of gluten-free products and specialized foods, while also covering industrial uses such as hydrogels and controlled release systems. Despite extensive prior research on starch packaging and non-food uses, there is a significant gap in current literature regarding modern starch modifications and their multifunctional applications across food, pharmaceutical, medical, and biomaterial fields. This book addresses this gap by providing a timely, authoritative summary of recent scientific findings, aiming to stimulate innovation and sustainable development in starch utilization. It is an essential reference, particularly in courses related to food chemistry, food analysis, nutrition, packaging, pharmaceutical applications, and specialized medical fields such as controlled release technologies.
Applications in Microwave Processing
Expanding the Scope beyond Cooking, Benefits, and Risks
1st Edition
May 1, 2026
Olalere Olusegun Abayomi + 5 more
English
Applications in Microwave Processing: Expanding the Scope beyond Cooking, Benefits and Risks provides a comprehensive guide on the principles and recent interest in microwave technology, along with its cross-disciplinary applications. Divided into two sections, the first one discusses the foundation of the principle, emerging applications, and recent interest in microwave technology. The second section explores the cross-discipline applications of microwave technology in different fields, which include bioactive extraction, clinical thermo-therapy, polymer processing, catalytic pyrolysis, thermal sterilization, biopharmaceuticals, wastewater treatment, drying process, mineral processing, and in biological process.Overall, this title discusses the drawback of microwave assisted technology, scalability concerns and outlook. Edited by a team of experts in the field, this book is a great asset for all researchers, Industrial expert, Biotechnologist and all interested in optimal management and usage of microwaves.
Artificial Intelligence Interventions in Agriculture, Food and Health Sectors
1st Edition
May 1, 2026
Narashans Alok Sagar + 4 more
English
Artificial Intelligence Interventions in Agriculture, Food and Health Sectors provides an integrated connection among agriculture, food, nutrition, and health sectors, compiling the history and evolution of AI, the scope of AI in the agricultural and food sectors, AI applications in the food processing and supply chain, and the role of AI in the food safety and healthcare industry. Edited by a multidisciplinary team, this book is a unique resource covering the innovative concepts of AI in the agriculture and food sectors, while providing useful insights to students, scientists, progressive farmers, food processing, and healthcare industries about the scope of AI applications.Users will find this to be a single platform for progressive farmers, food processing researchers, and healthcare professionals who are interested in learning about the potential of AI across a broad range of sectors. The book emphasizes the significance of stakeholder collaboration across disciplines to properly utilize the strengths of AI and handle its limitations.
Fruit Seeds and Peels for Sustainable Biomaterials
1st Edition
April 24, 2026
Sneh Punia Bangar + 1 more
English
Fruit Seeds and Peels for Sustainable Biomaterials covers how to use fruit and vegetable waste to produce bioplastics, which are environmentally-frie... alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics. The book offers promising opportunities to reduce the carbon footprint of the packaging industry while promoting recyclability, sustainability, and a circular economy. Chapters encompass different methods of waste valorization, providing a compilation of global research investigations regarding different fruit processing waste. The book showcases how to use these products in packaging applications to give food professionals and society improved, green, sustainable packaging as a suitable replacement for plastic polymers. The book gives readers comprehensive insights into the potential of fruit seeds as a sustainable source of biomaterials, offering valuable scientific information on the concept of technologies and knowledge on the utilization of bio-based materials in food preservation that can help them minimize the use of traditional non-biodegradable plastic packaging materials.
Plant Proteins
Nutritional Aspects and Processing Applications
1st Edition
April 1, 2026
Nisar Ahmad Mir + 1 more
English
Plant Proteins: Nutritional Aspects and Processing Applications covers various methods used to extract and purify plant proteins for nutrition, health, and new product development. The book identifies techniques and modifications such as fermentation, radiation, and ball-milling to characterize plant protein structure and functionality. Readers will learn how each method serves a different purpose in enhancing flavor, texture, and/or shelf-life. A special focus on plant-based meat is discussed, along with insights on how plant-based proteins effect digestive wellness and the microbiome. Additional sections address the nano-reduction of plant-based proteins and their role in the delivery of different bioactive compounds and health benefits.
Packaging Operations in the Food Industry
Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry
1st Edition
March 5, 2026
Seid Mahdi Jafari + 1 more
English
Packaging Operations in the Food Industry, a volume in the Unit Operations and Processing Equipment in the Food Industry series, explains the processing operations and equipment necessary for the packaging of different food products including conventional and modern packaging techniques. These processes and unit operations are important in the manufacture of various food products.Divided in four sections, “Principles of packaging “, “Different stages of packaging”, “Different packaging operations”, and “Novel packaging processes”, all chapters emphasize basic texts relating to experimental, theoretical, computational, and/or applications of food engineering principles and the relevant processing equipment to packaging unit operations.Written by experts in the field of food engineering, in a simple and dynamic way, this book targets industrial Engineers working in the field of food processing and within food factories to make them more familiar with the food processing operations and equipment.
Underutilized Tuber Crops of the Himalayan Region
Nutraceutical Potential, Processing, and Applications
1st Edition
January 29, 2026
Arun Kumar Gupta + 1 more
English
Underutilized Tuber Crops of the Himalayan Region: Nutraceutical Potential, Processing, and Applications explores significant, yet underutilized, edible tubers known for their bioactive and pharmacological properties, as well as their preservation potential. The book presents detailed information on historical uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, distribution, processing, toxicity, conservation, and future prospects of these tubers, along with their market relevance. It also covers various processing and preservation techniques to maximize their utility as ingredients or additives in food products.By integrating neglected and underutilized tubers into the current agricultural portfolio, alongside environmentally sustainable farming practices, the book provides valuable insights for food scientists and agricultural professionals working to ensure a secure, nutritious food supply while addressing the challenges of environmental change.