Handbook of fruit and vegetable flavors
By: edited by Y.H. Hui
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780470227213
Description: "Acting as chemical messengers for olfactory cells, food flavor materials are organic compounds that give off a strong, typically pleasant smells. Handbook of Fruit and Vegetable Flavors explores the flavor science and technology of fruits and vegetables, spices, and oils by first introducing specific flavors and their commercialization, then detailing the technical aspects, including biology, biotechnology, chemistry, physiochemistry, processing, analysis, extraction, commodities, and requirements for application as food additives. With chapter authors representing more than ten different countries, this handy reference provides a comprehensive view of this evolving science."--

"This book provides a comprehensive reference on the flavor science and technology of fruits and vegetables, spices, and oils. Beginning with an introduction on the specific flavors and their commercialization, the book then details the technical aspects including biology, biotechnology, chemistry, physiochemistry, processing, analysis, extraction, commodities, and requirements for application as food additives. Regulatory considerations are discussed in relation to sanitation and safety in a flavor manufacturing establishment"--