Edible Films and Coatings for Food Applications

Edible films and coatings play an important role in the quality, safety, transportation, storage, and display of a wide range of fresh and processed foods. Edible films and coatings, while preventing moisture loss and maintaining quality, prevent spoilage and microbial contamination of foods. The ed...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Embuscado, Milda E. (Editor), Huber, Kerry C. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2009.
Edition:1st ed. 2009.
Subjects:
Food science.
Chemistry.
Food Science.
Online Access:Texto Completo
Table of Contents:
  • Edible Films and Coatings: Why, What, and How?
  • Structure and Function of Protein-Based Edible Films and Coatings
  • Structure and Function of Polysaccharide Gum-Based Edible Films and Coatings
  • Structure and Function of Starch-Based Edible Films and Coatings
  • Lipid-Based Edible Films and Coatings
  • Characterization of Starch and Composite Edible Films and Coatings
  • Edible Films and Coatings for Fruits and Vegetables
  • Edible Films and Coatings for Meat and Poultry
  • Edible Films and Coatings for Flavor Encapsulation
  • Delivery of Flavor and Active Ingredients Using Edible Films and Coatings
  • Delivery of Food Additives and Antimicrobials Using Edible Films and Coatings
  • Application of Infrared Analysis to Edible Films
  • Mechanical and Permeability Properties of Edible Films and Coatings for Food and Pharmaceutical Applications
  • Commercial Manufacture of Edible Films.

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