{"product_id":"edible-coatings-and-films-to-elizabeth-a-baldwin-9781420059625","title":"Edible Coatings and Films to Improve Food Quality","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince the publication of the first edition of this text, ever-increasing coatings research has led to many developments in the field. Updated and completely revised with the latest discoveries, \u003cstrong\u003eEdible Coatings and Films to Improve Food Quality, Second Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e is a critical resource for all those involved in buying, selling, regulating, developing, or using coatings to improve the quality and safety of foods. Topics discussed in this volume include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe materials used in edible coatings and films\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe chemical and physical properties of coatings and how the coating or film ingredients affect these properties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow coatings and films present barriers to gases and water vapors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow coatings and films can improve appearance, or conversely, result in discoloration and cause other visual defects, as well as how to avoid these problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe use of coatings and films on fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh-cut produce, and processed foods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to apply coatings to various commodities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow coatings can function as carriers of useful additives, including color, antioxidants, and flavorings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegulation of coatings and coating ingredients by various governing bodies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe information contained in this volume is destined to encourage further advances in this field for food and pharmaceutical products. Aggressive research into these products can help to reduce plastic waste, improve applications, lead to greater efficacy, and make regulatory decisions easier in a global climate--ultimately resulting in economical, heightened quality of food and pharmaceutical products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth A. Baldwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1420059629\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781420059625\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 460\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.10w x 1.10d","brand":"Elizabeth A. Baldwin","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088198611199,"sku":"9781420059625","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_258f49da-3696-4417-a41a-0f4d64d72eb4.jpg?v=1769103604","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/edible-coatings-and-films-to-elizabeth-a-baldwin-9781420059625","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}