TY  - BOOK
AU  - Norton,Emmett
TI  - Fundamentals of food quality and safety
T2  - Textbooks series
SN  - 9798888363614
AV  - TP372.5 .N678 2024
U1  - 363.192 23
PY  - 2024///
CY  - New York, NY
PB  - Larsen & Keller
KW  - Food
KW  - Quality
KW  - Management
KW  - Safety measures
KW  - Food industry and trade
KW  - Quality control
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction to food safety -- Food quality management -- Food safety methods -- Techniques in food preservation -- Common pathogens in food -- Food contamination and its effects -- Food allergies and its types
N2  - "Food quality comprises the collective attributes of a food item, including its sensory appeal, suitability, and nutritional value. Factors such as flavor, texture, and appearance contribute to its overall quality. Ensuring the safety and suitability of food for consumption falls under the purview of food quality management. This discipline encompasses critical components such as quality management. Quality control is primarily concerned with identifying defects in the product and taking necessary actions to address them. Quality assurance aims to prevent defects in food items by thoroughly examining and overseeing the food processing procedures. The book comprehensively studies and analyses the concept6s of food quality and safety and its utmost significance in modern times. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book"-- Back cover
ER  -