1 - The principles.- 1 Scientific principles of shelf life evaluation.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Major modes of food deterioration.- 1.2.1 Physical changes.- 1.2.2 Chemical changes.- 1.2.3 Microbiological changes.- 1.3 Evaluation of food quality.- 1.3.1 Reaction kinetics.- 1.3.2 Determination of kinetic parameters.- 1.3.3 Shelf life plots.- 1.4 Use of sensors to monitor shelf life of foods.- 1.4.1 Critical temperature indicators.- 1.4.2 Partial history...