Food Preservation in Developing Countries: Challenges and Solutions
This text identifies common mistakes and challenges in food preservation in developing countries, offering solutions which can play a significant role in reducing food waste in these countries. The book offers critical analysis of current preservation tec
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Food Preservation in Developing Countries: Challenges and Solutions
Mohammad U. H. Joardder Mahadi Hasan Masud
Food Preservation in Developing Countries: Challenges and Solutions
Mohammad U. H. Joardder Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Mahadi Hasan Masud Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology Rajshahi, Bangladesh
ISBN 978-3-030-11529-6 ISBN 978-3-030-11530-2 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11530-2 Library of Congress Control Number: 2019930433 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
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Preface
The produced food in the world is sufficient enough to feed all of the human beings. However, almost one-third of the produced food is wasted due to lack of proper post farm processing that leaves almost 13% of the population hungry on a daily basis. The waste of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and grains is significant in developing countries. This scenario is caused due to a number of factors including inadequate preservation facility, lack of food preservation knowledge of the key persons like farmers and producers, and insufficient initiatives from the government and NGOs. Most of the established food preservation started accidentally or by trial and error basis. Later on, the processes were matured with the experience and were passed down from generation to generation. In addition, most of the preservation methods have been practiced for ages, and the innovation of those may be dated back to prehistory. There are diverse nature of mistak
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