Since the publication of the first edition of this text, ever-increasing coatings research has led to many developments in the field. Updated and completely revised with the latest discoveries, this text is a critical resource for all those involved in buying, selling, regulating, developing, or using coatings to improve the quality and safety of foods. Topics discussed in this volume include materials and properties of coatings, how they present barriers to gases and water vapors, how they can improve or harm appearance, and regulation issues. The book also discusses how to apply coatings to various commodities, and how they can function as carriers of additives.