Handbook of Frozen Food Processing and Packaging

The convenience and safety record of frozen foods has catapulted them to the top sector in the food industry. Culled from the research and professional experience of the authors, this handbook provides critical, comprehensive, and readily accessible information for researchers, engineers, and technologists developing, studying, and using frozen food systems. It includes the full spectrum of frozen foods in five sections that cover the fundamentals of freezing, facilities for the cold chain, quality and safety, monitoring and measuring techniques, and packaging of frozen foods. The book also examines shelf life testing, recent developments in freezing techniques, and future developments in packaging.