The first edition of Minimally Processed and Refrigerated Fruits and Vegetables edited by
Robert C. Wiley and Fatih Yildiz was published in 1994. At the time of publication this was a
new concept and was well-received by the scientific community. Minimally processed foods are
whole plant tissues (the identity of the plant tissue is recognized by consumers) which may
contain active enzymes live tissues and plant cells. These are some of the basics for the
healthy food design.The overall function of these foods is to provide convenient
(ready-to-serve ready-to cook free of any pesticides and contaminants) like-fresh products
for food service and retail consumers. Minimally Processed and Refrigerated Foods (MPR) have
been popular in many countries. The following are some of the advantages offered by MPR produce
foods: 1. Ease of portion control in the food service industry 2. Lower transportation cost
(all inedible portions of the produce are removed prior to transportation) 3. No waste is
generated at the point of consumption 4. Utilization and recycling of the waste is much easier
5. Value-added new fruit and vegetable products and meal development is possible and easy 6. No
requirement is needed for phytosanitary control during trade 7-No glycation end products
formation during processing 8.Degree of food processing is minimized for optimal health of
human the processing plant for MPR produce which is not addressed in any other books on this
topic will be described in this second edition. Also comparison of minimal processing
technologies with other technologies was explained in the first publication and will be updated
in this second edition. During the last 200 years the purpose of food processing was
a-safety(sterilization Pasteurization 1804 Nicholas Apert Pasteur 1867) and b-prevention of
deficiency diseases(Enrichments) but MPR foods provides a two new dimensions to food processing
a-Prevention of chronic diseases(bioactive compounds) and b-Optimum health (functional foods
Superfoods Neutraceuticals and Medical foods) for human.