Dictionary of Food Ingredients, Fourth Edition [Paperback]

Robert S. Igoe (Author), Y.H. Hui (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2001 | Series: Dictionary of Food Ingredients

Dictionary of Food Ingredients is a concise, easy-to-use resource, covering over 1,000 food ingredients and additives, including natural ingredients, FDA-approved artificial ingredients, and compounds used in food processing. Organized alphabetically, definitions cover functionality, chemical properties, and applications, and thorough cross referencing allows readers to follow related and similar ingredients. A section based on the Code of Federal Regulations lists food ingredients according to their US approval status, and a bibliography pinpoints further information. New to this edition are 'Ingredient Categories,' which groups principal ingredients by function and describes the characteristics and applications of each group, and E numbers for ingredients. In addition, the book will be thoroughly updated with new information on existing ingredients and newly approved ingredients.The 'Dictionary' is an unparalleled source of information, providing practical, scientific, and regulatory information on every important ingredient and category. This will be of value to food scientists, ingredient suppliers, dietitians, extension specialists, and students.

Editorial Reviews

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From the reviews of the fifth edition: “This handy reference by Igoe (retired consultant) offers alphabetical access to definitions of more than 1,000 food ingredients. Concise entries describe the ingredient’s source, basic chemical properties, functions, and various uses. Coverage includes natural and artificial ingredients as well as those used in food processing. … Packed with information, this small dictionary will be a very useful acquisition for undergraduate and graduate libraries supporting programs in food science, chemistry, nutrition, and related fields. … Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty.” (J. S. Whelan, Choice, Vol. 49 (4), December, 2011) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Dictionary of Food Ingredients is a concise, easy-to-use resource covering over 1,000 food ingredients and additives, including natural ingredients, FDA-approved artificial ingredients, and compounds used in food processing. Organized alphabetically, definitions cover functionality, chemical properties, and applications, and thorough cross-referencing allows readers to follow related and similar ingredients. A section based on the Code of Federal Regulations lists food ingredients according to their US approval status, and a bibliography pinpoints further information. This revised and updated fifth edition features a new section, “Food Definitions and Formulations,” and a thoroughly expanded list of food ingredients approved for use in the European Union, with E numbers. In addition, the fifth edition provides new information on existing and more recently approved ingredients. The Dictionary is an unparalleled source of information, providing practical, scientific, and regulatory information on every important ingredient and category. This resource will be of value to food scientists, ingredient suppliers, dietitians, extension specialists, food customer service personnel, and students. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 231 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 4th ed. edition (January 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0834219522
• ISBN-13: 978-0834219526
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #900,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference, October 10, 2007

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This review is from: Dictionary of Food Ingredients, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

Excellent reference for anyone working in the food industry or anyone who wants to understand the ingredients on their food labels.

Easy to read, items are listed alphabetically as you would expect from a dictionary, but another useful section of the book also includes informational overviews of food ingredient categories such as sweetners, colorings, emulsifiers,etc..

Definitely something I use and recommend.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference, October 7, 2007

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This review is from: Dictionary of Food Ingredients, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

I work with food ingredients every day and this book is a standard, easy to use, quick reference.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One in a million, February 24, 2006

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