Descriptive Food Science

• Other Authors: Valero Díaz, Antonio (Editor), María García-Gimeno, Rosa (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural engineering & machinery; oxidative stress, antioxidant, antimicrobial, ultrasound, food safety, phenolic compounds
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Deep knowledge of the chemical composition, nutrients, physical properties, toxicology, and microbiological composition of food allows for the production of safe, high-quality foods. This knowledge is fundamental when producing, preserving, manipulating, and distributing food substances, especially...