Fennema's Food Chemistry once again meets and surpasses the standards of quality, comprehensive information set by its predecessors.

This edition introduces new contributors, recognized experts in their fields, for several chapter updates. All chapters reflect recent scientific advances and, where appropriate, have expanded and evolved their focus to provide readers with the current state-of-the-science of chemistry for the food industry.

Features:

• Examines the latest research in biotechnology and in an entirely new chapter: the Impact of Biotechnology on Food Supply and Quality
• Expands the focus of the chapter on molecular interactions: Physical and Chemical Interactions of Components in Food Systems (formerly "Summary: Integrative Concepts")
• Highlights bioactive agents and their role in human health in Bioactive Substances:
• Nutraceuticals and Toxicants (formerly "Toxic Substances)
• Introduces new contributors, experts in their fields, for chapters on Water and Ice, Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Colorants

Still the industry standard, Fennema's Food Chemistry represents the latest edition of the most respected internationally recognized reference in food chemistry for over 30 years.

Contents

Introduction to Food Chemistry

Major Food Components

• Water and Ice
• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
• Enzymes

Minor Food Components

• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Colorants
• Flavors
• Food Additives
• Bioactive Substances: Nutraceuticals and Toxicants

Food Systems

• Dispersed Systems: Basic Considerations
• Physical and Chemical Interactions of Components in Food Systems
• Characteristics of Milk
• Postmortem Physiology of Edible Muscle Tissues
• Postharvest Physiology of Edible Plant Tissues
• Impact of Biotechnology on Food Supply and Quality

Appendices

Appendix A: International System of Units (SI), The Modernized Metric System Appendix B: Conversion Factors (Non-SI Units to SI Units) Appendix C: Greek Alphabet Appendix D: Calculating Relative Polarities of Compounds Using Fragmental Constant Approach to Predict Log P Values.

Index

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