Emerging issues in the food processing

The growing need for sufficient and safe food, as well as the ongoing environmental devastation, are key global challenges. To combat the constant increase in human population and reckless depletion of planetary resources, innovative alternatives, and more sustainable food production practices are critical. As most food items are perishable, farmers require innovative techniques of food technology to deal with such problems. Though the processing of food prevents it from spoilage, new technologies in food processing help to preserve the desirable sensory qualities of food but it has certain drawbacks. In this chapter, we have cited the shortcomings of different food processing methods and the risk of the development of diseases from consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) which can be detrimental to human health.