Online Publications - General Food Science
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Canning Fruits (2001) Iowa State University, University Extension Provided is information on selecting and preparing fruit, sterilizing jars, selecting style of pack, making sugar syrup, packing fruit, processing times, and problems that may occur.		72 KB
Canning Vegetables (2001) Iowa State University, University Extension Provided is information on selecting and preparing vegetables, sterilizing jars, selecting style of pack, packing vegetables, processing times, and problems that may occur.		106 KB
Freezing Fruits and Vegetables (2001) Iowa State University, University Extension This guide provides steps in freezing fruits and vegetables, how to prepare fruits and vegetables for freezing, and blanching times.		57 KB
Proper Care and Handling of Fruits and Vegetables: From Purchase to Preparation (2000) Pennsylvania State University This brochure provides tips on handling, storing, and preparing fresh fruits and vegetables to reduce risk of foodborne illness.		297 KB
Questions and Answers About Irradiation of Meats (2000) Pennsylvania State University Provided in this brochure are answers to common questions such as when, why, and how irradiation is used.		23 KB
School Sciences and Food (2000) Institute of Food Science and Technology Provided are experiments and projects to assist secondary school teachers in developing their own lessons. Topics include emulsion stability, browning in fruits and vegetables, factors affecting color of fruits and vegetables, enzymes used in industry, chemical raising agents, proteins, rennet & cheese, boiling and freezing, and more.		181 KB
Substitutions and Equivalents in Food Ingredients (2001) Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service This 16-page guide provides a comprehensive list of substitutions and equivalents that can be used in recipes.		64 KB
Sugar Substitutes--Are They Safe? (2001) The University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Provided is information on approved sweeteners and others that are still under investigation.		35 KB

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