Food safety and food quality /

The quality and safety of the food we eat attracts a great deal of publicity and is high on the list of public concerns. This highly emotive issue is discussed in this timely book, which brings together a group of experts to present up-to-date and balanced overviews on a wide range of topics includi...

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Other Authors: Harrison, Roy M., 1948-, Hester, R. E. (Ronald E.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Cambridge, UK : Royal Society of Chemistry, [2001]
Series:Issues in environmental science and technology ; 15.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The quality and safety of the food we eat attracts a great deal of publicity and is high on the list of public concerns. This highly emotive issue is discussed in this timely book, which brings together a group of experts to present up-to-date and balanced overviews on a wide range of topics including GM crops; hazardous microorganisms such as E. coli; the BSE/CJD problem; and cancer-causing chemicals, both natural and synthetic. Thought-provoking and of interest to a wide readership, this authoritative review will be welcomed by food scientists, legislators, government officials and advisors. Students of food science or environmental science will also find it essential reading.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 166 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0854042709
1591244277
1847550894
9780854042708
9781591244271
9781847550897
ISSN:1350-7583 ;
DOI:10.1039/9781847550897