RECENT PROGRESS IN PRODUCT, PACKAGE AND PROCESS DESIGN FOR MICROWAVEABLE FOODS

The market demand for rapid and convenient food preparation has result ed in the microwave oven becoming a familiar household appliance. The food industry now considers microwave oven users as an important group of consumers, particularly for value-added convenience foods. However , the quality and safety aspects of such foods are particularly import ant and the food processor needs to ensure that all effort is made in the pursuit of excellence. This review highlights the microwave techno logy available to meet these needs and focuses on recent international activity in this area.