Additional information

Full Title

Physical Properties of Foods

Author(s)

Serpil Sahin, Servet Gülüm Sumnu

Edition
ISBN

9780387308081, 9780387307800

Publisher

Springer

Format

PDF and EPUB

Description

This book provides a fundamental understanding of physical properties of foods. It is the first textbook in this area and combines engineering concepts and physical chemistry. Basic definitions and principles of physical properties are discussed as well as the importance of physical properties in the food industry and measurement methods. In addition, recent studies in physical properties are summarized. The material presented is helpful for students to understand the relationship between physical and functional properties of raw, semi-finished, and processed food in order to obtain products with desired shelf-life and quality.