The continuing growth in the range of food products available has associated with it a need for detailed information on the specification, availability and applications of all types of ingredients. An important ingredient in many food products is the seasoning, and this book provides information which allows a rational choice to be made for a particular seasoning application in terms of flavour, technical specification, price and consistency of supplied quality. The authors provide detailed information on how to assess requirements, produce unambiguous specifications, as well as information...

This book is targeted at all those involved with seasonings and flavourings in the food industry and has relevant appeal for technical, purchasing, development, production and marketing staff in seasoning and ingredient companies as well as food manufacturers. It also provides useful general technical information for those involved in purchasing and product devel- opment in the retail trade. A general background to the seasoning industry is complemented by an in depth review of all the different ingredients and flavourings (natural and artificial) used in seasonings, their selection and...