Fermented Foods and Beverages of the World

Jyoti Prakash Tamang editor Kasipathy Kailasapathy editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:1st Jul '10

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Did you know? It’s estimated that fermentation practices have been around since as early as 6000 BC, when wine was first being made in Caucasus and Mesopotamia. Today, there are roughly 5000 varieties of fermented foods and beverages prepared and consumed worldwide, which accounts for between five and forty percent of daily meals. Fermented Foods and Beverages of the World is an up-to-date review on fermentation practices, covering its storied past, cultural aspects, microbiology, biochemistry, nutrition, and functionality.

With contributions from 24 seasoned fermentation authorities, this book begins with a concise introduction to food fermentation – one of the oldest biotechnological processes – including its history and global varieties. After covering the various preparation techniques and culinary methods, the book addresses the microbiology-phenotypic and genotypic characterizations, the identifications of functional microorganisms, the functional and technological properties, and issues related to food safety.

The book also explores the functional properties of fermentation, how it improves product shelf life, ensures food safety, enriches nutritional supplements, and increases the probiotic functions in some foods. The rising popularity of probiotic and prebiotic foods and the health benefits they are known for are also discussed. Covering many undocumented minor or lesser-known ethnic fermented products, Fermented Foods and Beverages of the World is an all-in-one guide to global fermentation practices and consumption behaviors.

The book offers a refreshing reading to those interested in the fermentation of food and drinks as a general and basic source of information to suit mainly students studying food science and technology and those interested in the fermentation process in general. It also gives an insight to this issue to professionals working within the food industry.
—A. Kanekanian, in International Journal of Dairy Technology, February 2012

ISBN: 9781420094954

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 771g

460 pages