Proceedings of 41st Kasetsart University Annual Conference, 3-7 February, 2003. Subject: Agro-Industry.
: viii + 436 + xiii pp.
Abstract : This publication includes 8 papers selected for oral presentation at the conference and 45 poster presentations. Topics covered include: the effect of processing conditions on the properties of food and non-food products (liquid smoke from bagasse, taro flour snacks, fried rice chips, etc.); extraction/determination of antioxidants from potato peel, tiger prawn head and essential oils; effect of food additives and other ingredients on the quality and properties of food and food products; laboratory parboiling of rice; food and non-food product development (fat modified coconut milk, wheat-rice fresh noodles, red kidney bean tablet, semi-processed mung bean custard, lime powder, rice straw paper, etc.); microorganisms/enzymes that are beneficial in food processing; food safety and microbial contamination; consumer attitudes on natural preservatives; volatile compounds in coffee; modelling of consumer acceptability; substitution of wheat flour with cassava flour, cassava starch, or fragrant rice flour in certain food products; fermentation of green mangoes; and extension of shelf life of foods.