Source Book Of Food Enzymology

Download or read book Source Book of Food Enzymology written by Sigmund Schwimmer and published by A V I Publishing Company. This book was released on 1981 with total page 992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Fundamental reference information on enzymes and their functions in relation to food characteristcs is provided. Introductory material includes the basics of enzymology, commercial enzyme production, control of enzymes, and management of their action. Enzyme action is then reviewed in association with major food-characteristic areas: food color quality; food flavor quality, food textural quality; physical transformations of food (wines, juices, malting, brewing, and making bread and cheese); and food quality control. An extensive bibliographic listing is provided. A detailed tabulation of enzymes, their substratesand use, is also included. (wz).