Technology of Dairy Products

by Ralph Early

Overview

The first edition of this book rapidly established a reputation for providing a unique source of highly practical information on dairy product technology. Coverage is of products in which milk is either the main component or a less obvious ingredient. This new edition continues to explain methods of milk product manufacture, the technology involved, and how other influences affect finished products. Coverage is expanded to fill some important gaps, and in addition to three new chapters (microbiology, packaging, editorial introduction) The other chapters have been revised, enlarged, and brought up to date, Written for food technologists making dairy products, the book is also an essential source of reference for the industries ingredient suppliers and equipment manufacturers, and those working in academic and research institutions. The contributors have extensive practical experience of the industry.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780751403442
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	07/31/1997
Edition description:	2nd ed. 1997
Pages:	446
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.04(d)

Table of Contents

Liquid Milk and Cream. Microbiology of Fermented Milk Products. Cheese. Cultured Milk and Fresh Cheeses. Butter and Mixed Fat Spreads. Concentrated Milkfat Products. Milk Concentrates and Milk Powders. Ice Cream and Aerated Desserts. Milk-based Desserts. Milk Chemistry and Nutritive Value. Laboratory Control in Milk Product Manufacture. Hygiene in Milk Product Manufacture. Index

Editorial Reviews

Considers the methods of milk product manufacture, with an emphasis on the technologies involved and how these and other influences affect the properties and quality of the finished product. The 12 contributed chapters cover liquid milk and cream, milk chemistry and nutritive value, cheese, cultured milk products, butter and reduced fat spreads, concentrated milkfat products, milk concentrates, milk powders, ice cream and aerated desserts, milk based desserts, laboratory control, and hygiene in milk product manufacture. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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