Introductory Foods (13th Edition)
A leading seller for many years, this text has helped prepare thousands of students for careers as food scientists, foodservice managers, dieticians, and extension agents. Written for the beginning student, it provides clear, straightforward explanations of all of the basic principles of food preparation... treating the chemistry involved in a way that is non-threatening and does not interfere with the flow of the text. The first part of the text covers basic principles, preparing the way for discussions in subsequent chapters. The new edition encompasses the latest information on technological advances in food preparation and processing, the effect of shifting demographics on trends in foods, and the increasing body of knowledge available to the general populace about nutrition.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.