This book describes the various techniques for nondestructive quality
assessment of fruits and vegetables. It covers the methods,
measurements, operation principles, procedures, data analysis, and
applications for implementing these techniques.
The book presents the details of nondestructive approaches focusing on
the present-day trends and existing future opportunities in the fresh
food supply chain. First, it overviews different nondestructive
techniques in food quality detection. Then it presents nondestructive
methods: monochrome computer vision, imaging techniques, biospeckle
laser technique, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy,
hyperspectral imaging, Raman spectroscopy, near infrared (NIR)
spectroscopy, X-ray computed tomography, ultrasound, acoustic emission,
chemometrics, electronic nose and tongue. Selected applications of each
method are also introduced. As a result, readers gain a better
understanding of how to use nondestructive methods and technologies to
detect the quality of fresh fruits and vegetables.
With a wide range of interesting topics, the book will benefit readers
including postharvest & food scientists/technologists, industry
personnel and researchers involved in fresh produce quality detection.
The book can also serve as a readily accessible reference material for
postgraduate students.
