Chilled foods A comprehensive guide Second edition Edited by Mike Stringer and Colin Dennis Published by Woodhead Publishing Limited, Abington Hall, Abington Cambridge CB1 6AH, England www.woodhead-publishing.com Published in North and South America by CRC Press LLC, 2000 Corporate Blvd, NW Boca Raton FL 33431, USA First edition 1992, Ellis Horwood Ltd Second edition 2000, Woodhead Publishing Limited and CRC Press LLC C223 2000, Woodhead Publishing Limited The authors have asserted their moral rights. This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reprinted material is quoted with permission, and sources are indicated. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but the authors and the publishers cannot assume responsibility for the validity of all materials. Neither the authors nor the publishers, nor anyone else associated with this publication, shall be liable for any loss, damage or liability directly or indirectly caused or alleged to be caused by this book. Neither this book nor any part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. The consent of Woodhead Publishing Limited and CRC Press does not extend to copying for general distribution, for promotion, for creating new works, or for resale. Specific permission must be obtained in writing from Woodhead Publishing Limited or CRC Press for such copying. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation, without intent to infringe. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress. Woodhead Publishing Limited ISBN 1 85573 499 0 CRC Press ISBN 0-8493-0856-9 CRC Press order number: WP0856 Cover design by The ColourStudio Project managed by Macfarlane Production Services, Markyate, Hertfordshire Typeset by MHL Typesetting Limited, Coventry, Warwickshire Printed by TJ International, Padstow, Cornwall, England Related titles from Woodhead’s food science, technology and nutrition list: Managing frozen foods (ISBN: 1 85573 412 5) Edited by Christopher J Kennedy Maintaining quality throughout the food chain is a key issue for the frozen food industry. This book provides a unique overview of the whole supply chain and key quality factors at each stage in the production, distribution and retail of frozen foods. It identifies the key quality parameters in production and distribution as well as describing the technology and working practices necessary to attain these standards. It is an invaluable resource for manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Yoghurt – Science and technology Second Edition (ISBN: 1 85573 399 4) A Y Tamime and R K Robinson In its first edition this book quickly established itself as the standard reference in its field for both industry professionals and those involved in research. This completely revised and updated second edition is 40% longer than the first and includes developments such as the new ‘bio-yoghurts’ as well as all other recent changes and technological developments in the industry including: the production of strained yoghurt by ultrafication, the latest developments in mechanisation and automation and the implementation of HACCP. Food processing – Principles and practice Second Edition (ISBN: 1 85573 533 4) P J Fellows The first edition of Food processing and technology was quickly adopted as the standard text by many food science and technology courses. The publication of a completely revised and updated new edition is set to confirm the position of this textbook as the best single-volume introduction to food manufacturing technologies available. ‘. . . a well written and authoritative review of food processing technology – the essential reference for food technologists and students alike.’ Food Trade Review Details of these books and a complete list of Woodhead’s food science, technology and nutrition titles can be obtained by: ? visiting our web site at www.woodhead-publishing.com ? contacting Customer Services (e-mail: sales@woodhead-publishing.com; fax: +44 (0)1223 893694; tel.: +44 (0)1223 891358 ext. 30; address: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, Abington Hall, Abington, Cambridge CB1 6AH, England) If you would like to receive information on forthcoming titles in this area, please send your address details to: Francis Dodds (address, tel. and fax as above; e-mail: francisd@woodhead-publishing.com). Please confirm which subject areas you are interested in.