SubjectTop 100 Food Plants: The World's Most Important Culinary Crops
Softcover | 2009 | #178360 | ISBN-13: 9780660198583
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This monograph reviews scientific and technological information about the world's major food plants and their culinary uses. An introductory chapter
discusses nutritional and other fundamental scientific aspects of plant foods. The 100 main chapters deal with a particular species or group of
species. All categories of food plants are covered, including cereals, oilseeds, fruits, nuts, vegetables, legumes, herbs, spices, beverage plants and
sources of industrial food extracts.
Information is provided on scientific and common names, appearance, history, economic and social importance, food uses (including practical information on storage and preparation), as well as notable curiosities. There are more than 3000 literature citations in the book and the text is complemented by over 250 illustrations.
Information is provided on scientific and common names, appearance, history, economic and social importance, food uses (including practical information on storage and preparation), as well as notable curiosities. There are more than 3000 literature citations in the book and the text is complemented by over 250 illustrations.
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