Books in the Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition series

Food colour additives have been the focus of much research in the last few years, and there is increasing consumer demand for natural and safer synthetic colours. This book reviews the natural and synthetic colours available, their properties and applications, as well as regulatory, sensory and analytical issues.

Edited by a leading authority in the field, and with a distinguished international team of contributors, the Handbook of herbs and spices provides an essential reference for manufacturers wishing to make the most of these important ingredients.

Evaluation Technologies for Food Quality summarizes food quality evaluation technologies, which include sensory evaluation techniques and chemical and physical analysis. In particular, the book introduces many novel micro and nano evaluation techniques, such as atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and other nanomaterial-based methods. All topics cover basic principles, procedures, advantages, limitations, recent technology development, and application progress in different types of foods. This book is a valuable resource for scientists in the field of food science, engineering, and professionals in the food industry, as well as for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying food quality evaluation technology.Explains basic principles, procedures, advantages, limitations, and current applications of recent food quality technologiesProvides guidance on the understanding and application of food quality evaluation technology in the field of food research and food industryIntroduces many novel micro/nano evaluation techniques, such as atomic force and scanning electron microscopies and other nanomaterial-based methods

Applications of Genetic and Genomic Research in Cereals covers new techniques for practical breeding, also discussing genetic and genomic approaches for improving special traits. Additional sections cover drought tolerance, biotic stress, biomass production, the impact of modern techniques on practical breeding, hybrid breeding, genetic diversity, and genomic selection. Written by an international team of top academics and edited by an expert in the field, this book will be of value to academics working in the agricultural sciences and essential reading for professionals working in plant breeding.Provides in-depth and comprehensive coverage of a rapidly developing fieldPresents techniques used in genetic and genomics research, with coverage of genotyping, gene cloning, genome editing and engineering and phenotyping in various cerealsIncludes the latest genetic and genomic approaches for improving special traits - drought tolerance, biotic stress and biomass productionCovers breeding practices, with chapters on the genetic diversity of wheat, hybrid breeding and the potential of rye and barley crops

The Craft Brewing Handbook: A Practical Guide to Running a Successful Craft Brewery covers the practical and technical aspects required to set up and grow a successful craft brewing business. With coverage of equipment options, raw material choice, the brewing process, recipe development and beer styles, packaging, quality assurance and quality control, sensory evaluation, common faults in beer, basic analyses, and strategies to minimize utilities, such as water and energy, this book is a one-stop shop for the aspiring brewer. The craft brewing sector has grown significantly around the world over the past decade. Many new breweries are technically naïve and have a thirst for knowledge. This book not only covers how to maximize the chances of getting production right the first time, it also deals with the inevitable problems that arise and what to do about them. Focuses on the practical aspects of craft brewingFeatures chapters on equipment choice, QA/QC and analyses, and beer stylesProvides insights into successful breweries around the globe

Lockhart and Wiseman's crop husbandry is widely recognised as the standard introduction to its subject for both students and practitioners. Comprehensively revised, reorganised to include new chapters on the influence of climate, cropping techniques, integrated crop management and quality assurance, seed production and selection.

This book reviews the main materials used for food contact in terms of the global legislation in place to ensure their safe and effective use.