Elsevier Manleys technology of biscuits, crackers and cookies (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition)

Eight expert authors have joined Duncan Manley to produce the new edition of this standard industry reference. Substantially revised and updated, it is now some 25% longer than the previous edition. It remains an essential guide for those seeking to improve efficiency and encourage best practice in biscuit, cookie and cracker manufacturing plants. Key Features: widely regarded as the standard work in its field; covers management issues such as HACCP, quality control, process control and product development; deals with the selection of raw materials and ingredients; fourth edition now includes a new chapter on sustainability in the biscuit industry. Contents: Part 1 Management of technology in biscuit manufacture: The role of the technical department; Quality management systems and HACCP; Quality control and good manufacturing practice; Process and efficiency control; Product development; Sustainability. Part 2 Materials and ingredients for biscuit manufacture: Choosing materials for biscuit production; Wheat flour and vital wheat gluten; Other meals, grits, flours and starches; Sugars and syrups; Fats and oils; Emulsifiers (surfactants) and antioxidants; Milk products and egg; Dried fruits and nuts; Yeast and enzymes; Flavours, spices and flavour enhancers; Additives; Chocolate and cocoa; Packaging materials. Part 3 Types of biscuits: Classification of biscuits; Cream crackers; Soda crackers; Savoury or snack crackers; Matzos and water biscuits; Puff biscuits; Hard sweet, semi sweet and Garibaldi fruit sandwich biscuits; Short dough biscuits; Deposited soft dough and sponge drop biscuits; Wafer biscuits; The position of biscuits in nutrition; Miscellaneous biscuit-like products. Part 4 Biscuit production processes and equipment: Bulk handling and metering of ingredients; Mixing and premixes; Sheeting, gauging and cutting; Laminating; Rotary moulding; Extruding and depositing; Baking; Cooling and handling; Secondary processing; Packaging and storage; Recycling, handling and disposal of waste materials.