Foods: Experimental Perspectives (5th Edition) [Hardcover]

Margaret McWilliams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 5, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0131425366 | ISBN-13: 978-0131425361 | Edition: 5

This comprehensive book focuses on the chemical and physical bases of food science that are essential for success in careers in food science, dietetics, and the food service industry. Its very accessible and user-friendly approach guides readers clearly through complex subject matter and motivates learning. Thorough overview of each of the basic food components—Carbohydrates, Fats and oils, Proteins, and Water. Covers the most recent research in food science and technology—domestic and foreign scenes—with special emphasis on the scientific principles involved in creating food products to meet the needs and concerns of consumers. In-depth examination of food-borne illnesses and expanded coverage of food safety; biotechnology and genetically-modified foods (GMO); Alternative sweeteners and their applications in today's foods; and fat substitutes. For professionals in the food science, dietetics, or food service industry.

Editorial Reviews

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"Food safety, food preservation, and food additives are very important issues in the food industry. The author should be commended for including these topics. The chapters are up-to-date and very well-written."-Kwaku Addo, University of Kentucky "I feel this is one of the best approaches to the organization and presentation of material I have seen."-Frost Steele, Brigham Young University --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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A comprehensive introduction to food science and its chemical and physical bases. The author's accessible, student-friendly approach guides students through complex subject matter toward the clear understanding of food that is needed for success in university laboratory work and careers in food science. The Third Edition has been completely updated and expanded to examine in particular current concerns about food safety and recent research about water. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 608 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (August 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131425366
• ISBN-13: 978-0131425361
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,208,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Science of food textbook, September 21, 2009

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This review is from: Foods: Experimental Perspectives (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

I found this to be an interesting and useful book for a cook outside of the professional cooking arena. It seems like a sound textbook, but I used it independently. I have paired this thick tome with the thin The Science of Cooking for what seems to me to be a nearly perfect pairing. Barham hits from the science side, you really understand what's happening physically, and McWilliams comes in from the culinary side tackling the same issues. Solid science and good cooking.

3.0 out of 5 stars Experimental Food Science book, January 28, 2011

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This review is from: Foods: Experimental Perspectives (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book came in a timely manner and the cost was exactly what I was looking for. However, we were not told there would be some stained pages but overall the book is good.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and company!, November 21, 2010

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This review is from: Foods: Experimental Perspectives (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

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