Experimental food science /

This textbook presents the scientific basis for understanding the nature of food and the principles of experimental methodology as applied to food. It reviews recent research findings and specific technological advances related to food. Taking an experimental approach, exercises are included at the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Penfield, Marjorie Porter
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Campbell, Ada Marie, 1920-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: [San Diego] : Academic Press, 1990.
Edition:3rd ed.
Series:Food science and technology (Academic Press)
Subjects:
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This textbook presents the scientific basis for understanding the nature of food and the principles of experimental methodology as applied to food. It reviews recent research findings and specific technological advances related to food. Taking an experimental approach, exercises are included at the end of each chapter to provide the needed experience in planning experiments. Emphasizing the relationships between chemical and physical properties, basic formulas and procedures are included in the appendix. Key Features: Demonstrates the relationships among composition, structure, physical properties, and functional performance in foods. Suggested exercises at the end of each chapter provide students with needed experience in designing experiments. Extensive bibliographies of food science literature. Appendix of basic formulas and procedures.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 541 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0323140041
9780323140041
1299195164
9781299195165