Handbook of Frozen Foods

Describes the manufacture, processing, inspection, and safety of frozen foods. This book surveys a range of topics in frozen food packaging, quality, and shelf-life from more than 50 of the respected leaders in the field. It also describes the procedures, regulations, and technologies impacting each category of frozen food production.
Hui, a technology consultant, presents material on frozen food science, technology, and engineering, describing the manufacture, processing, inspection, and safety of frozen foods. He outlines basic procedures for optimizing the quality and texture of frozen foods and includes and tables and examples that illustrate the effects of various chemical and biochemical reactions on the quality of frozen food. The book details methods for selecting the most appropriate packaging materials for frozen foods, and provides guidelines on ensuring product safety.