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Handbook of Fruits and Fruit Processing; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Part 1 Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Microbiology; 1 Physiology and Classification of Fruits; INTRODUCTION; DEVELOPMENT OF A FRUIT; Pollination and Fertilization; Fruit Set; Parthenocarpy and Stenospermocarpy; Fruit Growth; Maturation, Ripening, and Senescence; FRUIT CLASSIFICATION; Fruits Classified by Their Origin; Fruits Classified by Respiration Rates and Ethylene Responses; Botanical Classification of Fruits; Culinary Classification of Fruits; REFERENCES; 2 Biochemistry of Fruits and Fruit Products.

INTRODUCTIONREGULATION OF FRUIT RIPENING: THE ROLE OF ETHYLENE; CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM; ORGANIC ACIDS; LIPID METABOLISM; Lipid Biosynthesis; Wax Synthesis and Deposition; Lipid Metabolism in Fruit During Ripening and Senescence: Postharvest Changes; PIGMENTS IN FRUITS; Chlorophylls; Anthocyanins; Carotenoids; VOLATILE AROMA COMPOUNDS; OTHER COMPONENTS; Vitamins; Fiber; Minerals; REFERENCES; 3 Flavor of Fruits and Fruit Products and Their Sensory Qualities; INTRODUCTION; HISTORY AND BACKGROUND OF FLAVOR; ANALYTICAL METHODOLOGY OF FRUIT FLAVORS; Combining Analytical and Sensory Measurements.

Authentication of Natural Fruit FlavorsFlavor and Chemical Composition of Fruits; BIOSYNTHESIS OF FRUIT FLAVORS; GENETIC IMPROVEMENT AND VARIATION IN FLAVOR QUALITY; FACTORS AFFECTING FLAVOR AND SENSORY QUALITY OF FRUITS; Preharvest Conditions; Postharvest Conditions; Flavor and Packaging Interactions; SENSORY EVALUATION OF FRUITS; ENHANCEMENT OF SENSORY QUALITY OF FRUITS; FLAVOR OF FRUIT PRODUCTS; FRUIT FLAVOR IN PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS; FUTURE RESEARCH NEEDS; REFERENCES; 4 Microbiology of Fresh and Processed Fruits; INTRODUCTION; MICROBIOLOGY OF FRESH AND MINIMALLY PROCESSED FRUITS.

Normal Microflora of Whole Fresh FruitsOpportunistic and Spoilage Microflora of Whole Fresh Fruits; Microflora of Minimally Processed Fruits; MICROFLORA OF PROCESSED FRUIT PRODUCTS; FACTORS AFFECTING MICROBIAL GROWTH; Intrinsic Factors; Extrinsic Factors; Implicit Factors; FACTORS AFFECTING MICROBIAL QUALITY AND FRUIT SPOILAGE; Preharvest Factors; Postharvest Handling and Processing; FRUIT SPOILAGE; True Pathogens; Opportunistic Pathogens; Modes of Fruit Spoilage; METHODS TO EVALUATE MICROBIAL QUALITY; Conventional Techniques; New Methods for Rapid Analysis.

MAINTAINING MICROBIAL QUALITY OF FRUITSPostharvest and Storage Considerations; FRUIT SAFETY; Associated Pathogens and Sources of Contamination; Microbiology Safety Issues and HACCP; HEALTH IMPLICATIONS; FUTURE PERSPECTIVES; REFERENCES; 5 Nutritional Quality of Fruits; INTRODUCTION; MACRONUTRIENTS; Water; Carbohydrates; Fiber; Fats; Proteins; MICRONUTRIENTS; Vitamins; Minerals; BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS; Carotenoids; Flavonoids; Phytosterols; REFERENCES; Part 2 Postharvest Handling and Preservation Technologies; 6 Postharvest Storage Systems: Biology, Physical Factors, Storage, and Transport.

INTRODUCTION.

Fruits are botanically diverse, perishable, seasonal and predominantly regional in production. They come in many varieties, shapes and size, colors, flavors and textures and are an important part of a healthy diet and the global economy. Besides vitamins, minerals, fibers and other nutrients, fruits contain phenolic compounds that have pharmacological potential. Consumed as a part of a regular diet, these naturally occurring plant constituents are believed to provide a wide range of physiological benefits through their antioxidant, anti-allergic, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory proper.