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Article: Shelf-Life Studies of Foods and Beverages.
- Article from:
- Food Trade Review
- Article date:
- June 1, 1994
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1994 Food Trade Press Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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A food producer today faces a considerable challenge in attempting to bring any product up to the exacting standards demanded by the consumer. Foods must be safe, nutritious, pleasing to the eye, available, convenient and yet still be reasonably priced in order to stand a chance in the market place. Shelf-life is a critical factor in this equation, particularly when one considers the long distances and time periods between the manufacturer dispatching the goods and their arrival at the retail destination. In terms of consumer acceptability an economic feasibility shelf-life is of paramount importance and because of this shelf-life extension and prediction have become one of ...