Improving the Safety of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
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Author(s): W. Jongen (Ed.)
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
ISBN: 1855739569
Format: hardback
639pp
Price: £150.00, $270.00, €220
Review Date: 08 November 2005
Review: Fresh fruit and vegetables are known to be a real source of pathogens and chemical contaminants. This book discusses methods of identifying and controlling hazards at all stages in the supply chain. It begins by addressing the major hazards such as those from pathogens and insecticides, and goes on to discuss ways of controlling these hazards such as by using the Hazard Analysis and Critical Point system (HACCP) and risk assessment. book also examines the decontaminant and preservation techniques that are currently available – from alternatives to hypochlorite washing systems, through ozone decontamination, irradiation, thermal treatments, antimicrobial coatings, modified atmosphere packaging, to combined preservation techniques. The authors contribute a combination of worldwide experiences from Canada, the USA, Spain, the UK, Germany, Finland, Turkey, Belgium, Australia, Italy and Argentina.