Originating in Japan in the twelfth century, surimi is refined fish myofibrillar proteins produced through various processes. The development of the surimi product crabstick in Japan in the 1970s played a major role in globalizing surimi and expanding surimi seafood consumption to the United States, Europe, and Russia. Commercial surimi production has also changed significantly. Surimi and Surimi Seafood, Third Edition covers the resources, production, technology, and nutrition of surimi and surimi seafood. Like the previous editions, this reference serves as a global surimi and surimi seafood industry guide. Revised and expanded, this new edition adds the most up-to-date information on the science of surimi and surimi seafood, with an increase from 17 to 23 chapters coauthored by 63 scientists and industry leaders. Presenting broader, more in-depth content, highlights include historical reviews of the surimi technology and industry, comminution technology and application, coproduct utilization, and nutrition and health benefits. The text examines topics related to surimi and fish proteins, including gelation chemistry, proteolytic enzymes, and stabilization of proteins. This edition covers the production of various surimi seafood products: seafood paste, crabsticks, kamaboko, chikuwa, tempura, fish balls, and fish sausage. It discusses quality and production aspects, such as waste management, microbiology and pasteurization, ingredient technology, color measurement and colorants, seafood flavors, and sensory science applications. It also contains a chapter on research and development that can serve as a tool for insights on new product development.

Written by internationally recognized experts, Surimi and Surimi Seafood, Second Edition provides a wealth of up-to-the-minute information on all aspects of the production of surimi and surimi seafood. To accommodate the fast-paced surimi and surimi seafood industry, this revised and updated edition has been expanded to include five new chapters. M

A complete guide to the textural characteristics of an international array of traditional and special foods It is widely recognized that texture has an intrinsic relationship to food preference. A full understanding of its functions and qualities is, therefore, of crucial importance to food technologists and product developers, as well as those working towards the treatment of dysphagia. Textural Characteristics of World Foods is the first book to apply a detailed set of criteria and characteristics to the textures of traditional and popular foods from across the globe. Structuring chapters by region, its authors chart a journey through the textural landscapes of each continent’s cuisines, exploring the complex and symbiotic relationships that exist between texture, aroma, and taste. This innovative text: Provides an overview of the textural characteristics of a wide range of foods Includes descriptions of textures and key points of flavor release Examines the relationships between the texture, taste, and aroma of each food presented Is structured by geographic region Rich with essential insights and important research, Textural Characteristics of World Foods offers all those working in food science and development a better picture of texture and the multifaceted role it can play.

A survey of the extensive field of sucrose alternatives, detailing scientific information, technical applications, and regulatory ratings for a wide array of sweeteners. It highlights the change in status of saccharin, the increased use of polyols, and the possibilities provided by the availability of a variety of alternative sweeteners and their uses in combination. This third edition contains new chapters on neotame, tagatose, trehalose, erythritol, and aspartame-acesulfame salt.

With global fish production falling behind demand, the aquaculture of selected species has become an effective method to augment fish availability. Unlike natural species, however, cultured fish have limited consumer appeal. Value addition techniques can not only help satisfy the rising consumer demand for processed fishery products but also enhanc

Food proteins are of great interest, not only because of their nutritional importance and their functionality in foods, but also for their detrimental effects. Although proteins from milk, meats (including fish and poultry), eggs, cereals, legumes, and oilseeds have been the traditional sources of protein in the human diet, potentially any proteins from a biological source could serve as a food protein. The primary role of protein in the diet is to provide the building materials for the synthesis of muscle and other tissues, and they play a critical role in many biological processes. They are also responsible for food texture, color, and flavor. Today, food proteins are extracted, modified, and incorporated into processed foods to impart specific functional properties. They can also have adverse effects in the diet: proteins, such as walnuts, pecans, almonds, and cashews, soybean, wheat, milk, egg, crustacean, and fish proteins can be powerful allergens for some people. Applied Food Protein Chemistry is an applied reference which reviews the properties of food proteins and provides in-depth information on important plant and animal proteins consumed around the world. The book is grouped into three sections: (1) overview of food proteins, (2) plant proteins, and (3) animal proteins. Each chapter discusses world production, distribution, utilization, physicochemical properties, and the functional properties of each protein, as well as its food applications. The authors for each of the chapters are carefully selected experts in the field. This book will be a valuable reference tool for those who work on food proteins. It will also be an important text on applied food protein chemistry for upper-level students and graduate students of food science programs.

Written by internationally recognized experts, Surimi and Surimi Seafood, Second Edition provides a wealth of up-to-the-minute information on all aspects of the production of surimi and surimi seafood. To accommodate the fast-paced surimi and surimi seafood industry, this revised and updated edition has been expanded to include five new chapters. Most of the remaining chapters have also been extensively revised and expanded with new information. See what's new in the Second Edition: Isolation of Functional Fish Proteins New Developments in Japan Sensory Science Sanitation and HACCP Microbiology and Pasteurization Building on the foundation of the first edition, this new volume delineates the transformation of functional fish proteins (surimi) into surimi seafood products with unique texture, flavor, and color. It covers fish stocks, on-shore and at-sea processing, quality control methods, and the chemistry of surimi functional ingredients. The appendix features the Codex Code of Practice for Frozen Surimi for further reference. Jae Park speaks about his book on the CRC Press YouTube Channel.