Preface. Symbols. Background of the Development of Microwave Heating Technology. Dielectric Properties of Food, R.E. Mudgett. Modeling Microwave Heating Characteristics, R.E. Mudgett. Conveyorized Microwave Equipment. Dehydration. Freeze-Drying. Processing of Meat and Meat Products. Blanching. Baking. Thawing. Pasteurization and Sterilization. Future Prospects for Microwave Processing: Where Do We Go From Here? References. Index.