The development of new materials of natural origin and biodegradable characteristics for many applications is one of the most important challenges ...

This book discusses numerous problems occurring in relation to microbiological quality of lactic acid cheese. Lactic acid cheese constitutes the so...

The Langmuir-Blodgett (LB)technique for the preparation of ultrathin films of various organic, metallorganic, and polymeric compounds play an incre...

This book is intended for use as reference literature suitable for scientists, teachers, students, and others who are interested in leaf sweeteners...

Legumes are an essential food crop and a relevant source of plant-based proteins for humans around the globe, and particularly in developing countr...

In the last ten years the ready meals market has had considerable growth with an average of 4.0% in value and 3.0% in volume per year. Several fact...

This book is focused on new developments in lignocellulose research. In particular, lignocellulosic biomass has been the focus of considerable atte...

The versatility of liquid chromatography (LC) allows its applicability to countless areas. From the quality control of various industries, such as ...

Traditionally mycotoxins are mainly determined by immunoassay screening methods or by single compound chromatographic analytical methods, based on ...

Lithium is a chemical element with unique properties. Its applications in today's world are countless, from psychiatry to cell phones, and we are s...

Sales of locally produced foods comprise a small, but growing, part of U.S. agricultural sales. The U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) estimates ...

In the 20th century, the composite materials with polymer matrices, i.e. polymer matrix composites (PMC), became the engineering structural materia...

Carotenoids, naturally occurring pigments, are exclusively synthesized by plants and micro-organisms. Humans are not able to synthesize carotenoids...

A hot, new collectible has gone international as great M&M's*r items are being released all over the world! Now M&M's fans can see lists an...

Maize (Zea mays L.) commonly called corn, field corn, or Indian corn belongs to the Poaceae (Gramineae) family. It grows almost anywhere, although ...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the chemical properties, medicinal uses and environmental effects of manganese. ...

This book is about the fish we eat, fish that not only sustains us but also provides us with pleasure and well-being. Fish is also a valuable sourc...

This book presents state-of-the-art research in polymer science.

Participation in the School Breakfast Program is much less common than participation in the National School Lunch Program, even among children with...

Meat products occupy quite an exceptional position in the preferences of the consumers and the interest of food industry, since they provide human ...

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of meat consumption and health. Topics include strategies to improve the healthy pr...

Meat and meat products have been consumed by humankind throughout time, and the rise of industrialization and mass production in the past century h...

Food contamination and carcinogenesis are of great public interest. The present situation concerning melamine contamination in China has become a w...

Membrane based clarification and concentration of fruit juice has become a popular unit operation in modern fruit juice processing industries. The ...