Rheology of Fluid and Semisolid Foods

M. A. "Andy" Rao is a Professor Emeritus of Food Engineering in Cornell University's Department of Food Science and Technology, Geneva, New York. For his contributions to the engineering and scientific community, and food processing industry, he received the Scott Blair Award for Excellence in Rheology of AACC (American Association of Cereal Chemists), the Distinguished Food Engineering Award of ASAE (American Society of Agricultural Engineers), and was elected a Fellow of IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) and AFST (Association of Food Scientists and Technologists-India). Dr. Rao helped develop the "Vane Method" measurement of yield stress for a variety of food products -- a standard measurement tool used by the food industry today. Also he has actively supported and promoted food engineering through cooperative professional teaching and research activities in Brazil, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, and Thailand.

Preface to the Second Edition.- Preface to the First Edition.- Introduction: Food Rheology and Structure.- Flow and Functional Models for Rheological Properties of Fluid Foods.- Measurement of Flow and Viscoelastic Properties.- Rheology of Food Gum and Starch Dispersions.- Rheological Behavior of Processed Fluid and Semisolid Foods.- Rheological Behavior of Food Gels.- Role of Rheological Behavior in Sensory Assessment of Foods and Swallowing.- Application of Rheology to Fluid Food Handling and Processing.- Appendix A: Nomenclature.- Subject Index.