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The book
Encapsulation in food processing and fermentations provides new insights into food encapsulation processes. The chapters are organized in a manner that even readers who are not familiar with encapsulation will find the information of interest.
List of contents
1. Introduction to Encapsulation Processes 2. Carrier Materials for Encapsulation 3. Encapsulation Techniques for Food Purposes 4. Industrial-scale Encapsulation Processes and Products 5. Methods for Analysis of Encapsulates 6. Controlled Release Systems for Food Application 7. Encapsulation of Plant Extracts 8. Alcoholic Beverages Produced by Immobilised Microorganisms 9. Encapsulated/Immobilized Biocatalysts for Production of Dairy Products 10. Encapsulation of Meat Product Ingredients and Influence on Product Quality 11. Encapsulation of Food Supplements 12. Nanoencapsulation in Food Technology 13. Safety, Standards and Regulations of Nanotechnology in Food
About the author
Steva Levi¿ is an assistant professor at University of Belgrade-Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade, Serbia. His primarily scientific expertise is in the area of immobilization of biocatalysts and food ingredients. Also, his expertise includes the usage of various analytical methods and techniques such as Raman and IR spectroscopy for characterization of encapsulates and optimization of encapsulation procedures.
Dr. Steva Levi¿ has published more than 20 papers in journals, several book chapters and more than 30 conferences' papers on different aspect of encapsulation techniques and procedures, brewing yeast encapsulation, beer fermentation, ethanol production and encapsulation of food ingredients. He is
a member of Serbian Association of Food Technologist.
Viktor Nedovi¿ is a professor of Biochemical Engineering, Bioreactor Engineering and Beer and Malt Technology at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture. For over twenty years, Prof Viktor Nedovi¿ has been involved in development of the new brewing and reactor processes. One of the most important parts of Prof. Nedovi¿'s research is developing and application of new immobilization/encapsulation processes in food sector, with special interest in cells encapsulation and application in fermentation processes. He is a well-known expert in area of nanotechnology and application of special dispersion techniques for fabrication of nano- and microencapsulates.
Prof. Viktor Nedovi¿ has published over 70 scientific papers and chapters in text books. He has been participant in 18 national projects and 25 international projects.
Branko Bugarski is a professor of Process Design in Bioprocess and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Bioreactor Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering and Separation Processes at University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy. He is the head of laboratory that works with microorganisms and their products, new encapsulation procedures, production of active ingredients, material testing, etc. During more than twenty years, Dr Branko Bugarski has worked on numerous researches in broad area of biotechnology. Primarily his research interests are in the areas of
biomedical science and biotechnology - immobilized biocatalysts,
encapsulation of cells,
bioreactor design, biomass production and controolled delivery.
Dr. Branko Bugarski published over 100 scientific papers and chapters in text books. He is a co-author of three patents. He has been participant in numerous national and international projects.
Summary
The book Encapsulation in food processing and fermentations provides new insights into food encapsulation processes. The chapters are organized in a manner that even readers who are not familiar with encapsulation will find the information of interest.
