Rapid Detection of Food Adulterants and Contaminants
Theory and Practice

As a quick reference for the basic understanding of government standards and practices regarding the detection of food adulterants and contaminants, this comprehensive book provides an overview of the latest detection methods, helping users gain an understanding of how these methods aid in ensuring food quality and safety

Shyam Narayan Jha (Author)

9780124200845, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 6 January 2016

278 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2.2 cm, 0.77 kg

Rapid Detection of Food Adulterants and Contaminants: Theory and Practice contains solid information on common adulterants and contaminants in various foods, guidelines for different standards, permissible limits prescribed by food regulatory authorities, and related detection techniques. This is an essential reference for anyone interested in progressive research on detection methods for food safety, especially researchers engaged in developing fast, reliable, and often nondestructive methods for the evaluation of food safety.

1. Food Safety and Quality2. Common Adulterants and Contaminants3. Food Standards and Permissible Limits4. Basic Detection Techniques5. Biosensor6. Spectroscopy and Chemometrics7. Imaging Methods

Subject Areas: Food & beverage technology [TDCT]