Handbook of Banana Production, Postharvest Science, Processing Technology, and Nutrition

<p><b>A</b><b> comprehensive guide that covers the banana’s full value chain – from production to consumption</b>  </p> <p>The banana is the world’s fourth major fruit crop. Offering a unique and in-depth overview of the fruit’s entire value chain, this important new handbook charts its progression from production through to harvest, postharvest, processing, and consumption. The most up-to-date data and best practices are drawn together to present guidelines on innovative storage, processing, and packaging technologies, while fresh approaches to quality management and the value-added utilization of banana byproducts are also explained. Additionally, the book examines the banana’s physiology, nutritional significance, and potential diseases and pests. The book also   </p> <p>Edited by noted experts in the field of food science, this essential text:  </p> <ul style=”margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: medium; margin-top: 0in;” type=”disc”> <li style=”margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;”>Provides a new examination of the world’s fourth major fruit crop  </li> <li style=”margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;”>Covers the fruit’s entire value chain  </li> <li style=”margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;”>Offers dedicated chapters on bioactive and phytochemical compounds found in bananas and the potential of processing byproducts  </li> <li style=”margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;”>Gives insight into bananas’ antioxidant content and other nutritional properties  </li> <li style=”margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;”>Identifies and explains present and possible effects of bioactive and phytochemical compounds </li> </ul> <p><i>Handbook of Banana Production, Postharvest Science, Processing Technology, and Nutrition</i> offers the most far-reaching overview of the banana currently available. It will be of great benefit to food industry professionals specializing in fruit processing, packaging, and manufacturing banana-based products. The book is also an excellent resource for those studying or researching food technology, food science, food engineering, food packaging, applied nutrition,  biotechnology, and more.  </p>