| Mathematical Modeling in Food Processing | ||
| Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Biological Systems Engineering Department, 312 Seitz Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061, U.S.A., Ashim K. Datta, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Sudhir K. Sastry, Department of Food, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, The Ohio State University, 590 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210 and Rosana Moreira, Texas A&M University, 310 Scoates Hall, College Station, TX 77843 Mathematical modeling in food processing has been used for process optimization and process development. This tutorial will cover the basic steps in food process modeling, current status of modeling research and various tools available for immediate use by the industry professional. Mathematical models on various food processing applications including but not limited to thermal processing, microwave processing, frying, and freezing will be discussed. Extended Abstract Status: Not Uploaded | ||