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D. G. Rao’s Fundamentals of Food Engineering, published by Phi Learning Private Ltd., is a comprehensive book for Agricultural Engineering, B. Tech. (Food Engineering/Food Technology), M.Sc. (Food Technology), Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering students. Food technology is the application of food science to processes like selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distributing and usage of wholesome food by preserving its nutritious qualities. The book comprises of a large number of worked-out examples. Concepts are explained without much usage of mathematical derivations and expressions. Several review questions are included at the end of each chapter. The four main sections covered in this book are: General Introduction, Basic Engineering Principles, Unit Operations and Food Industry Management. About Phi Learning Private Ltd. Phi Learning Private Ltd. was founded in the year 1963. They have been one of the leading publishers of education textbooks and academic books in India. They publish books in the areas of study of Engineering, Sciences, and Management, computer Science, Social Sciences and Humanities among many other subjects. Their books are widely read and used not only by students but also teachers and professionals in various fields. They develop and publish books by choosing the most elite academicians from various backgrounds, including the IITs and IIMs and other famous educational institutions. Some of the books published by Phi Learning Private Ltd. are Object-Oriented Programming, Veterinary and Animal Science, Internet Security and Acceleration, Human Resource Information and Metallurgy and Materials Engineering.