After cellulose, pectin is the most abundant plant polysaccharide. For decades pectins have
been industrially produced from two types of raw material (citrus peel and apple pomace, by …

In recent years, spectral analysis methods have developed rapidly. A key feature is the use
of chemometric methods to process spectral data for performing qualitative and quantitative …

Food Physics deals with the physical properties of food, food ingredients and their
measurement. Physical properties of food play a key role in all fields where modern …

Rapid, non-destructive and reliable detection of starch content in single seed is significant to
facilitate the breeding of high-starch corn but difficult for a traditional method of seed …

In the present study, the potential of near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) as a rapid and non-
destructive tools for quality attributes measurement of intact mango was investigated. Three …

The following investigations describe the potential of handheld NIR spectroscopy and
Raman imaging measurements for the identification and authentication of food products. On …

This study evaluates the feasibility of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy combined with
chemometrics as a fast and efficient technique to predict the polysaccharide content and …

Background Cocoa beans are at risk of food fraud and adulteration due to the many steps in
the supply chain and the price difference between 'fine'and 'bulk'cocoa. Consequently …

The increase in rice consumption and demand for high-quality rice is impacted by the growth
of socioeconomic status in developing countries and consumer awareness of the health …

Nowadays, coffee, cocoa, and spices have broad applications in the food and
pharmaceutical industries due to their organoleptic and nutraceutical properties, which have …