The book "Knowing Food" presents with simplicity and clarity all the necessary knowledge of food science and commodity science that anyone involved or planning to get involved with food professions needs.
The specialized scientific terms are explained in a way that makes them understandable to "non-experts" and are directly related to the main subject of the food industry.
The book covers all food groups, the particular characteristics of freshness, seasonality, as well as packaging, preservation, control, and usage methods.
The 18 chapters of the book cover the following topics: Foods - Nutritional Substances, Methods of Food Processing and Preservation, Milk, Dairy Products, Fresh Meats, Poultry - Eggs, Meat Products, Seafood, Canned Foods, Frozen Products, Grains or Cereals and their products, Fruits - Vegetables, Fats and Oils, Sweetening Substances, Seasonings - Spices, Quality and Quality Control, Packaging, Storage.
It is certain that by knowing food we can utilize it in a safer, more efficient, and tastier way.
Manufacturer
- Publisher
- Le Monde / Les Livres du Tourisme
- Language
- Greek
- Subtitle
- Food knowledge, commodity knowledge
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 253
- Release Date
- 12/2007
- Publication Date
- 2007
- Dimensions
- 17x24 cm
- Award
- -
- Audience
- adults
- Illustrated Books
- No
- ISBN-13
- 9789608382046
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