Chapter 9 Solids separation processes M.J. LEWIS, Department of Food Science and Technology, The University of Reading RG6 6AP 9.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter will cover the separations involving solid foods, together with the propertie

Chapter 8 Fractionation of fat KANES K. RAJAH, Welsh Institute of Rural Studies, University of Wales, Aberyst- wyth, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth, Dyfed SY23 3DD 8.1 INTRODUCTION Edible fats are derived from animal, marine or plant sources. They are often not available

Chapter 7 Innovative separation methods in bioprocessing J. A. ASENJO, Biochemical Engineering Laboratory Department of Food Science and Technology, The University of Reading, Reading RG6 6AP, UK and J. B. CHAUDHURI, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath

Chapter 6 Ion-exchange and electrodialysis ALISTAIR S. GRANDISON, Department of Food Science and Technology, The University of Reading, Reading RG6 6AP, UK Ion-exchange and electrodialysis are distinct methods of separation, but can conveniently be treated together, as the basic criterion for separation in both cases is the molecular

Chapter 5 Microfiltration A. S. GRANDISON, Department of Food Science and Technology, The University of Reading, Reading RG6 6AP and T.J. A FINNIGAN, Marlow Foods, Middlesbrough. 5.1 INTRODUCTION Microfiltration (MF) is the oldest membrane technology, having been used several

Chapter 4 Ultrafiltration M.J. LEWIS, Department of Food Science and Technology, The University of Reading RG6 6AP 4.1 INTRODUCTION Ultrafiltration offers the opportunity to concentrate large molecular weight components without the application of heat or a change of phase. Such components are rejected

Chapter 3 Pressure-activated membrane processes M. J. LEWIS, Department of Food Science and Technology, The University of Reading, Reading RG6 6AP 3.1 INTRODUCTION Over the last 30 years, a number of membrane processes have evolved, which make use of a pressure driving force and a semi-permeable membrane in order to effect a separa- tion of components in a solution or colloidal dispersion. The separation is based mainly on molecular size, but to a lesser extent on shape and charge. The three main processes

Chapter 2 Supercritical fluid extraction and its application in the food industry DAVID STEYTLER, School of Chemical Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ 2.1 INTRODUCTION Solvent extraction is one of the oldest methods of separation known and certainly dates back to prehistory. The science of solvent extraction has evolved accordingly over a long period of time and much progress has been made in the understanding of solvation and

Chapter 1 Separation processes-an overview A. S. GRANDISON and M. J. LEWIS Department of Food Science and Technology, The University of Reading, Whiteknights PO Box 226, Reading, RG6 6AP 1.1 FOODS- THE RAW MATERIAL Food and drink play a vital role in all our lives, providing us with the nutrients essential

1 Raw material selection: fruit and vegetables 1.2 Criteria for selection 1.3 Specifications 1.4 New trends in raw material production 1.5 New trends in plant breeding 1.6 Conclusion