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A comprehensive guide that covers?the banana''s full value chain from?production?to consumption?

The banana is the world''s fourth major fruit crop. Offering a unique and in-depth overview of the fruit''s entire value chain, this important new handbook charts its progression from production through to harvest, postharvest, processing, and consumption. The most up-to-date data and best practices are drawn together to present guidelines on innovative storage, processing, and packaging technologies, while?fresh approaches to quality management and the value-added utilization of banana byproducts are also explained. Additionally, the book examines the banana''s physiology, nutritional significance, and potential diseases and pests. The book also Edited by noted experts in the field of food science, this essential text:

  • Provides a new examination of the world''s fourth major fruit crop
  • Covers the fruit''s entire value chain
  • Offers dedicated ch

    Table of Contents

    List of Contributors vii

    Preface ix

    1 Banana Production, Global Trade, Consumption Trends, Postharvest Handling, and Processing 1
    Edward A. Evans, Fredy H. Ballen, and Muhammad Siddiq

    2 Biology and Postharvest Physiology of Banana 19
    Maria Gloria Lobo and Francisco Javier Fernández Rojas

    3 Banana Pathology and Diseases 45
    Andressa de Souza-Pollo and Antonio de Goes

    4 Harvesting and Postharvest Technology of Banana 61
    Maria Gloria Lobo and Marta Montero-Calderón

    5 Packaging Technologies for Banana and Banana Products 81
    Pattarin Leelaphiwat and Vanee Chonhenchob

    6 Ripe Banana Processing, Products, and Nutrition 99
    Neelima K. Shandilya and Muhammad Siddiq

    7 Processing of Dehydrated Banana Products 117
    Mark A. Uebersax and Muhammad Siddiq

    8 Green Banana Processing, Products and Functional Properties 141
    Jasim Ahmed

    9 Innovative Processing Technologies for Banana Products 169
    Jasim Ahmed

    10 Value-Added Processing and Utilization of Banana By-Products 191
    Dalbir Singh Sogi

    11 Chemical Composition and Nutritional Profile of Raw and Processed Banana Products 207
    Jiwan S. Sidhu and Tasleem A. Zafar

    12 Banana (Musa spp.) as a Source of Bioactive Compounds for Health Promotion 227
    Susane Lopes, Cristine Vanz Borges, Sara Manso de Sousa Cardoso, Miguel Francisco de Almeida Pereira da Rocha, and Marcelo Maraschin

    13 Microbiology of Fresh Bananas and Processed Banana Products 245
    Anu Kalia

    Index 268

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 1/6/2020 12:08:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781119528234, 978-1119528234
      ISBN10: 1119528232
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A comprehensive guide that covers?the banana''s full value chain from?production?to consumption?

      The banana is the world''s fourth major fruit crop. Offering a unique and in-depth overview of the fruit''s entire value chain, this important new handbook charts its progression from production through to harvest, postharvest, processing, and consumption. The most up-to-date data and best practices are drawn together to present guidelines on innovative storage, processing, and packaging technologies, while?fresh approaches to quality management and the value-added utilization of banana byproducts are also explained. Additionally, the book examines the banana''s physiology, nutritional significance, and potential diseases and pests. The book also Edited by noted experts in the field of food science, this essential text:

      • Provides a new examination of the world''s fourth major fruit crop
      • Covers the fruit''s entire value chain
      • Offers dedicated ch

        Table of Contents

        List of Contributors vii

        Preface ix

        1 Banana Production, Global Trade, Consumption Trends, Postharvest Handling, and Processing 1
        Edward A. Evans, Fredy H. Ballen, and Muhammad Siddiq

        2 Biology and Postharvest Physiology of Banana 19
        Maria Gloria Lobo and Francisco Javier Fernández Rojas

        3 Banana Pathology and Diseases 45
        Andressa de Souza-Pollo and Antonio de Goes

        4 Harvesting and Postharvest Technology of Banana 61
        Maria Gloria Lobo and Marta Montero-Calderón

        5 Packaging Technologies for Banana and Banana Products 81
        Pattarin Leelaphiwat and Vanee Chonhenchob

        6 Ripe Banana Processing, Products, and Nutrition 99
        Neelima K. Shandilya and Muhammad Siddiq

        7 Processing of Dehydrated Banana Products 117
        Mark A. Uebersax and Muhammad Siddiq

        8 Green Banana Processing, Products and Functional Properties 141
        Jasim Ahmed

        9 Innovative Processing Technologies for Banana Products 169
        Jasim Ahmed

        10 Value-Added Processing and Utilization of Banana By-Products 191
        Dalbir Singh Sogi

        11 Chemical Composition and Nutritional Profile of Raw and Processed Banana Products 207
        Jiwan S. Sidhu and Tasleem A. Zafar

        12 Banana (Musa spp.) as a Source of Bioactive Compounds for Health Promotion 227
        Susane Lopes, Cristine Vanz Borges, Sara Manso de Sousa Cardoso, Miguel Francisco de Almeida Pereira da Rocha, and Marcelo Maraschin

        13 Microbiology of Fresh Bananas and Processed Banana Products 245
        Anu Kalia

        Index 268

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