Disadvantages:
Some IMF foods contain high levels of additives (i.e., nitrites sulphites, humectants, etc.) that may cause health concerns and possible legal problems. High sugar content is also a concern because of the high calorific intake. Therefore, efforts are been made to improve the quality of such foods by decreasing sugar and salt addition, as well as by increasing the moisture content and aw, but without sacrificing the microbial stability and safety of products if stored without refrigeration. This may be achieved by an intelligent application of hurdles (Leistner, 1994).
Fruit products from intermediate moisture foods (IMF) appear to have potential markets. However, application of this technology to produce stable products at ambient temperature is limited by the high concentration of solutes required to reduce water activities to safe levels. This usually affects the sensory properties of the food
Disadvantages:
Some IMF foods contain high levels of additives (i.e., nitrites sulphites, humectants, etc.) that may cause health concerns and possible legal problems. High sugar content is also a concern because of the high calorific intake. Therefore, efforts are been made to improve the quality of such foods by decreasing sugar and salt addition, as well as by increasing the moisture content and aw, but without sacrificing the microbial stability and safety of products if stored without refrigeration. This may be achieved by an intelligent application of hurdles (Leistner, 1994).
Fruit products from intermediate moisture foods (IMF) appear to have potential markets. However, application of this technology to produce stable products at ambient temperature is limited by the high concentration of solutes required to reduce water activities to safe levels. This usually affects the sensory properties of the food
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