Study on the Effects of Food Freezing and Microencapsulation Techniques on Physicochemical Properties of Food
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 March 2022) | Viewed by 421
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food engineering; modelling in drying; machine design
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Interests: food processing; food engineering; food science; drying technology; food preservation; sustainable food processing; innovative food processing technology; biopolymers; food packaging; bioactive compounds of food; food safety; food analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Food freezing and microencapsulation are most common and cost-effective techniques used in food processing for extending the shelf life and retaining the flavour of food materials. To engineer effective and efficient food processes related to these two operations, it is important to establish a good understanding of changes during freezing and microencapsulation, and of the underlying mechanisms. Most of the applied micro-encapsulation techniques are based on modifications of three basic methods: spray-drying, phase separation (coacervation), and solvent extraction/evaporation.
The mathematical description of physiochemical changes through appropriate models is the focus of current studies to ensure optimum frozen-product quality from processing to final use or consumption. The modelling and optimization of freezing operation parameters, as well as novel freezing and microencapsulation methods applied to improve quality retention, process efficiency, and energy requirements, are also areas of current research.
Special Issue aims to identify and review changes in physiochemical properties during freezing and microencapsulation, as well as the latest available techniques and their benefits in food processing operations.
Dr. Wijitha Senadeera
Dr. Giuseppina Adiletta
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- food freezing
- microencapsulation
- food processing
- shelf life
- flavour
- spray-drying
- solvent extraction/evaporation
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