Nutrition and Food Chemistry

Advanced Food Processing Technologies

Innovations in food handling play a crucial role in the natural food cycle. The growing demand from consumers for enhanced quality standards has driven the quest for new and less aggressive food processing technologies that enable greater preservation of the natural taste. Consequently, minimal processing techniques have emerged with the objective of replacing traditional preservation methods, aiming to extend shelf life without the adverse effects associated with excessive heating. Advanced food processing technologies encompass a comprehensive exploration of the current state of knowledge in food processing technology. The application of heat is not only a vital means of food preservation but also a method for enhancing texture, flavor, and color.

Relevant aspects within this context include:

• Biosensors for Food Quality
• Thermal Technology
• Quality Enhancement
• Freezing
• Non-Thermal Technology