Download or read book Rheology and Fracture Mechanics of Foods written by Ton van Vliet and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mechanical properties of food play an important role during manufacturing, storage, handling, and last but not least, during consumption. For an adequate understanding of the mechanical properties of liquid, liquid-like, soft solid, and solid foods, a basic understanding of relevant aspects of rheology and fracture mechanics is essential. Focus