Developments in potato chemistry, including identification and use of the functional components of potatoes, genetic improvements and modifications that increase their suitability for food and non-food applications, the use of starch chemistry in non-food industry and methods of sensory and objective measurement have led to new and important uses for this crop. Advances in Potato Chemistry and Technology presents the most current information available in one convenient resource.The expert coverage includes details on findings related to potato composition, new methods of quality determination of potato tubers, genetic and agronomic improvements, use of specific potato cultivars and their starches, flours for specific food and non-food applications, and quality measurement methods for potato products.
- ISBN10 0080921914
- ISBN13 9780080921914
- Publish Date 30 June 2014 (first published 23 June 2009)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Academic Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 523
- Language English