Cereal Grains for the Food and Beverage Industries (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition)

Annotation Cereals are major staples of the human diet and are of major significance to the food industry. This book provides a comprehensive overview of all of the important cereal and pseudo-cereal species, from their composition to their use in food products. Contributions review the major cereal species, starting with wheat and triticale before covering rye, barley and oats and goes on to discuss other major species such as rice, maize, sorghum and millet, as well as pseudo-cereals such as buckwheat, quinoa and amaranth. Each chapter reviews grain structure, chemical composition (including carbohydrate and protein content), processing and applications in food and beverage products The first edition of Food processing technology was quickly adopted as the standard text by many food science and technology courses. This completely revised and updated third edition consolidates the position of this textbook as the best single-volume introduction to food manufacturing technologies available. ' ... a well-written and authoritative review of food processing technology - the essential reference for food technologists and students alike.' Food Trade Review (of a previous edition) 'Interesting, logical and concise. A good introduction for students of nutrition, food science and technology, catering or agriculture.' Food Manufacture (of a previous edition) Widely regarded as a standard work in its field, this book introduces the range of processing techniques that are used in food manufacturing. It explains the principles of each process, the processing equipment used, operating conditions and the effects of processing on micro-organisms that contaminate foods, the biochemical properties of foods and their sensory and nutritional qualities. The third edition is divided into five parts. Part one describes some important basic concepts. Part two describes unit operations that take place at ambient temperature or involve minimum heating of foods. Part three includes operations that heat foods to preserve them or to alter their eating quality. Part four describes operations that remove heat from foods to extend their shelf life with minimal changes in nutritional quality or sensory characteristics. Part five describes post-processing operations, including packaging and distribution logistics. The third edition has been substantially rewritten, updated and extended to include the many developments in food technology that have taken place since the second edition was published in 2000. Nearly all unit operations have undergone significant developments, and these are reflected in the large amount of additional material in each chapter. In particular, advances in microprocessor control of equipment, 'minimal' processing technologies, genetic modification of foods, functional foods, developments in 'active' or 'intelligent' packaging, and storage and distribution logistics are described. Developments in technologies that relate to cost savings, environmental improvement or enhanced product quality are highlighted. Additionally, sections in each chapter on the impact of processing on food-borne micro-organisms are included for the first time. The third edition consolidates the position of Food processing technology as the best single-volume introduction to food manufacturing technologies. It is an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate students in food technology, food science, food marketing and distribution, agriculture, nutrition, and hospitality management/catering. It is also an ideal reference for all professionals in the food industry Increased yields, markets, and profitability have led to changes in crop husbandry. Since its first publication in 1966, revised editions of Lockhart & Wiseman's Crop Husbandry Including Grassland have upheld and increased the book's good reputation. This ninth edition maintains its status as the standard textbook for many agricultural courses. Part one covers the principles of crop production with chapters concerning plants, climate, soil management, fertilizers, manures, weeds, and diseases threatening farm crops. Part two surveys crop husbandry techniques. Environmental impact has been addressed in greater detail in this edition. This section looks at issues such as sustainable crop management, precision farming, and organic crop husbandry. The way these general techniques apply to individual crops is explained in part three. This part considers a range of cereals, combinable break crops, root crops, industrial crops, and fresh produce crops. Part four looks at the use of grassland and forage crops, with chapters considering arable forage crops, the characteristics of grassland, and the corresponding methods for establishing and improving grassland. This part also includes information regarding equine grassland management and conservation of grass and forage crops. This ninth edition of Lockhart and Wiseman's Crop Husbandry Including Grassland is relevant for students throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. It is a useful reference book for agriculture National Diploma courses, Foundation Degrees, and BSc degrees, and is important for Masters level students entering agriculture from another discipline. The previous edition has been widely expanded and remains the standard text for general agriculture, land management, and agri-business courses Includes new chapters on cropping techniques, integrated crop management and quality assurance, seed production and selection, and the influence of climate Discusses basic conditions for crop growth, how techniques are applied to particular crops, the influence of weather, and the use of grassland Life cycle assessment (LCA) of production and processing in the food industry is an important tool for improving sustainability. Environmental assessment and management in the food industry reviews the advantages, challenges and different applications of LCA and related methods for environmental assessment, as well as key aspects of environmental management in this industry sector.

Part one discusses the environmental impact of food production and processing, addressing issues such as nutrient management and water efficiency in agriculture. Chapters in Part two cover LCA methodology and challenges, with chapters focusing on different food industry sectors such as crop production, livestock and aquaculture. Part three addresses the applications of LCA and related approaches in the food industry, with chapters covering combining LCA with economic tools, ecodesign of food products and footprinting methods of assessment, among other topics. The final part of the book concentrates on environmental management in the food industry, including contributions on training, eco-labelling and establishing management systems.

With its international team of editors and contributors, Environmental assessment and management in the food industry is an essential reference for anyone involved in environmental management in the food industry, and for those with an academic interest in sustainable food production.

• Reviews the advantages, challenges and different applications of LCA and related methods for environmental assessment
• Discusses the environmental impact of food production and processing, addressing issues such as nutrient management and water efficiency in agriculture
• Examines environmental management in the food industry, including contributions on training, eco-labelling and establishing management systems

Cereals are a staple of the human diet and have a significant effect on health. As a result, they are of major significance to the food industry. Cereal grains for the food and beverage industries provides a comprehensive overview of all of the important cereal and pseudo-cereal species, from their composition to their use in food products.

The book reviews the major cereal species, starting with wheat and triticale before covering rye, barley and oats. It goes on to discuss other major species such as rice, maize, sorghum and millet, as well as pseudo-cereals such as buckwheat, quinoa and amaranth. Each chapter reviews grain structure, chemical composition (including carbohydrate and protein content), processing and applications in food and beverage products.

Cereal grains for the food and beverage industries is an essential reference for academic researchers interested in the area of cereal grains and products. It is also an invaluable reference for professionals in the food and beverage industry working with cereal products, including ingredient manufacturers, food technologists, nutritionists, as well as policy-makers and health care professionals.

• A comprehensive overview of all of the important cereal and pseudo-cereal species
• Chapters review each of the following species: Wheat, Maize, Rice, Barley, Triticale, Rye, Oats, Sorghum, Millet, Teff, Buckwheat, Quinoa and Amaranth
• Reviews grain structure, chemical composition, processing and applications in food and beverage products for each of the considered grains

Cereals are a staple of the human diet and have a significant effect on health. As a result, they are of major significance to the food industry. Cereal grains for the food and beverage industries provides a comprehensive overview of all of the important cereal and pseudo-cereal species, from their composition to their use in food products. The book reviews the major cereal species, starting with wheat and triticale before covering rye, barley and oats. It goes on to discuss other major species such as rice, maize, sorghum and millet, as well as pseudo-cereals such as buckwheat, quinoa and amaranth. Each chapter reviews grain structure, chemical composition (including carbohydrate and protein content), processing and applications in food and beverage products. Cereal grains for the food and beverage industries is an essential reference for academic researchers interested in the area of cereal grains and products. It is also an invaluable reference for professionals in the food and beverage industry working with cereal products, including ingredient manufacturers, food technologists, nutritionists, as well as policy-makers and health care professionals. A comprehensive overview of all of the important cereal and pseudo-cereal speciesChapters review each of the following species: Wheat, Maize, Rice, Barley, Triticale, Rye, Oats, Sorghum, Millet, Teff, Buckwheat, Quinoa and AmaranthReviews grain structure, chemical composition, processing and applications in food and beverage products for each of the considered grains The first edition of Food processing technology was quickly adopted as the standard text by many food science and technology courses. This completely revised and updated third edition consolidates the position of this textbook as the best single-volume introduction to food manufacturing technologies available. This edition has been updated and extended to include the many developments that have taken place since the second edition was published. In particular, advances in microprocessor control of equipment, ‘minimal’ processing technologies, functional foods, developments in ‘active’ or ‘intelligent’ packaging, and storage and distribution logistics are described. Technologies that relate to cost savings, environmental improvement or enhanced product quality are highlighted. Additionally, sections in each chapter on the impact of processing on food-borne micro-organisms are included for the first time.

• Introduces a range of processing techniques that are used in food manufacturing
• Explains the key principles of each process, including the equipment used and the effects of processing on micro-organisms that contaminate foods
• Describes post-processing operations, including packaging and distribution logistics

Part 1 Principles of crop production: Plants; Climate and weather; Soils and soil management; Fertilisers and manures; Weeds of farm crops; Diseases of farm crops; Pests of farm crops. Part 2 Crop husbandry techniques: Cropping techniques; Sustainable crop management; Precision farming; Organic crop husbandry; Plant breeding and seed production. Part 3 The management of individual crops: Cereals; Combinable break crops; Root crops; Industrial crops; Fresh produce crops. Part 4 Grassland and forage crops: Arable forage crops; Introduction to grass production/characteristics of grassland and the important species; Establishing and improving grassland; Grazing management; Conservation of grass and forage crops This book considers current and emerging methods the food industry can use to assess and manage its environmental impact. An introductory section reviews the impacts of food production and processing. Chapters concentrate on the important technique of life cycle assessment (LCA) and other related methods that can be used to assess sustainability. First published in 1966, Lockhart and Wiseman's crop husbandry including grassland remains a standard textbook for agriculture National Diploma courses, Foundation Degrees and BSc degrees. It is also useful for masters students entering agriculture from another discipline. pt. 1. Environmental impacts of food production and processing pt. 2. Life cycle assessment of food production and processing pt. 3. Current and future applications of life cycle assessment and related approaches pt. 4. Environmental management in the food industry. The standard text on general agriculture, now updated with contemporary information on as sustainable crop management, precision farming, organic crop husbandry, and more