David Jairus R.D., Coronel Pablo M., Simunovic J. (eds.) Handbook of Aseptic Processing and Packaging

3rd edition. — CRC Press, 2023. — 689 p. — ISBN 978-0-367-74597-4.Nine years have passed since the second edition of the Handbook of Aseptic Processing and Packaging was published. Significant changes have taken place in several aseptic processing and packaging areas. These include aseptic filling of plant-based beverages for non-refrigerated shelf-stable formats for longer shelf life and sustainable packaging along with cost of environmental benefits to leverage savings on energy and carbon footprint. In addition, insight into safe processing of particulates using two- and three-dimensional thermal processing followed by prompt cooling is provided. The three editors and 22 contributors to this volume have more than 250 years of combined experience encompassing manufacturing, innovation in processing and packaging, R&D, quality assurance, and compliance. Their insight provides a comprehensive update on this rapidly developing leading-edge technology for the food processing industry. The future of aseptic processing and packaging of foods and beverages will be driven by customer-facing convenience and taste, use of current and new premium clean label natural ingredients, use of multifactorial preservation or hurdle technology for maximizing product quality, and sustainable packaging with claims and messaging.Fundamentals and Frontiers, Framework for Regulations, and Marketing
Science and Engineering Aspects of Aseptic Processing and Packaging Technologies
Risk-Based Analyses for Attaining “Validated State” for Production of Commercially Sterile Shelf-Stable Products and Guidance for Quality Assurance, Microbiological Food Safety, and Regulatory Compliance
Frontiers and R&D Opportunities and Challenges