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Analytical methods for food additivesby R Wood; L Foster; A Damant; P Key
Woodhead Publishing Limited 2004; US$ 270.00This volume discusses methods of analysis for 30 major additives where methods are incomplete or deficient. In each case the authors review current techniques, their respective strengths and weaknesses, method procedures and which method to adopt. Each chapter includes detailed tables summarising particular methods, statistical parameters for measurement and performance characteristics. more...
The Pastry Chef's Companionby Glenn Rinsky; Laura Halpin Rinsky
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2008; US$ 19.95With more than 4,800 terms and definitions from around the world plus ten appendices filled with helpful resources, The Pastry Chef's Companion combines the best features of a dictionary and an encyclopedia. In addition to the current terminology of every component of pastry, baking, and confectionary arts, this book provides important information about the origin and historical background of many of the terms. Moreover, it offers coverage of flavor trends, industry practices, key success factors, a resources list, illustrations, and phonetic pronunciations. more...
The Most Complete Food Counterby Annette B. Natow; Jo-Ann Heslin
Simon & Schuster 2012; US$ 14.99Annette Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin, registered dietitians and authors of Pocket's many phenomenally successful Counter books, bring their astounding expertise to a superb encyclopedia of food values. The essential reference for everyday use, THE MOST COMPLETE FOOD COUNTER, 2nd Edition contains: * listings for calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, sodium, calcium,vitamins A and C, and folic acid * more than 21,000 entries of individual food items--with no repetitions * listings for national and regional brand-name foods, vegetarian, ethnic, organic and take-out items * an A-to-Z dictionary of clearly defined terms, all in an easy, accessible format. more...
Vitamins and Mineralsby Zina Kroner
ABC-CLIO 2011; US$ 85.00When it comes to vitamins and health supplements, some blithely assume that "more is better" or "if it is over the counter, it must be safe." But making these assumptions can be a serious mistake. For example, an excess of iron can contribute to coronary artery disease; melatonin may increase the risk of seizures in patients with epilepsy. more...
Political Economy of Diet, Health and Food Policyby Ben Fine
Routledge 1998; US$ 240.00This book presents a critical exposition of food systems theory and analyses the existing approaches to food consumption. Subjects discussed include the impact of the EU, lack of policy in the UK and resolving the diet paradox. more...
Risky Foods, Safer Choicesby Peter Cerexhe; John Ashton
University of NSW Press 2000; US$ 13.46Risky Foods, Safer Choices confirms what many people may have suspected - the incidence of food poisoning is on the rise. Triggering such public suspicions has been an ongoing procession of horror incidents involving such foods as salami, oysters, pork rolls, fruit salad and even orange juice that have resulted in the serious illness and even death of consumers. Risky Foods, Safer Choices helps consumers avoid the possibly tragic consequences of food poisoning. Its focus is on relatively short-term health effects of good food selection rather than longer-term health effects. more...
World Hungerby Liz Young
Routledge 1997; US$ 44.95Explaining the essential political character of hunger, Young exposes popular myths and identifies positive changes where prevailing inequalities and ideologies are challenged, making a world where hunger is history foreseeable. more...
Food, Morals and Meaningby John Coveney
Routledge 1999; US$ 170.00This book examines our need to discipline our desires, our appetites and our pleasures at the table. It argues that a rationalisation of pleasure plays a positive role in our lives, allowing us to better understand who we are. more...
Mad Cowboyby Howard F. Lyman; Glen Merzer
Simon & Schuster 2001; US$ 11.99Howard Lyman's testimony on The Oprah Winfrey Show revealed the deadly impact of the livestock industry on our well-being. It not only led to Oprah's declaration that she'd never eat a burger again, it sent shock waves through a concerned and vulnerable public. A fourth-generation Montana rancher, Lyman investigated the use of chemicals in agriculture after developing a spinal tumor that nearly paralyzed him. Now a vegetarian, he blasts through the propaganda of beef and dairy interests -- and the government agencies that protect them -- to expose an animal-based diet as the primary cause of cancer, heart disease, and obesity in this country. He warns that the livestock industry is repeating the mistakes that led to Mad Cow disease in... more...
Reviews in Food and Nutrition Toxicityby Victor R. Preedy; Ronald R. Watson
CRC Press 2003; US$ 119.95This important new series distils a variety of research into food safety and food technology into one annual volume. It brings together a wide range of reviews, giving the reader a broad understanding of the issues involved. more...