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To meet the demands for high-quality, long-shelf-life fruits and fruit products, new processing technologies are under investigation and development. Presenting a blend of classical and emerging technologies, this volume explores a range of processing methods. Using a series of case studies, it discusses the effect of processing on sensory characteristics and nutritional value and explores new trends in modified atmosphere packaging. It also examines the use of fruit juices as a vehicle for probiotic microorganisms and prebiotic oligosaccharides as an alternative for dairy products.

Aimed at producing and improving food ingredients, developments in food biotechnology have focused on the fields of genetics and in enzyme- and cell-based biological processes. While the underlying science of these developments and applications has traditionally been well reported, there is a clear lack of information on the engineering aspects of such biotechnology-based food processes. This book provides a comprehensive review of these aspects, from the development of food processes and products to the most important unit operations.