The Chemistry of Frozen Vegetables

• Main Authors: Steinka, Izabela (Author), Barone, Caterina (Author), Parisi, Salvatore (Author), Micali, Marina (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Food > Biotechnology.; Nutrition.; Microbiology.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9783319539324
• ISSN: 2191-5407
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-53932-4
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (VI, 41 p. 3 illus. in color.)

This Brief presents a chemical perspective on frozen vegetables, also known as "ready-to-use" foods. It elucidates the chemical properties and modifications of vegetables from harvest and treatment to the end of their long shelf-life. Particular attention is given to the microbiological co...