From crude oil to fast food
Subtitle: an energy journey through the world of heat
By: Ian Graham
Series: Energy journeys; Energy journeys
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781406289633
Subjects: Heat; Power resources
Description: How does the energy in crude oil become a fast-food snack? What changes does it go through along its journey? This book shows how the energy in crude oil is used to make a fast-food snack. It explains how crude oil was formed, how it is obtained and how it is used in the food industry. The book also looks at the science behind cooking and the effects of heat on food, the processes of packaging and preserving food, and finally how fast food is prepared.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.