ABSTRACT
1032 1033The goal of food engineers is to provide a broad variety of safe, convenient, high-quality, nutritious foods to consumers at the lowest prices possible. To accomplish this it is necessary to understand how food deteriorates due to a combination of biological, chemical, and physical factors. The appropriate application of the food preservation principles presented in this Handbook prevents or delays food deterioration and results in quality foods with long shelf life. The final step in achieving the goal of food engineers is the development of packaging that maintains the preserved nature of food, promotes product sale, and provides customer convenience.
