Food
The Chemistry of its Components
5th Edition
Published on 3. December 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-0-85404-111-4 (ISBN)
Description
As a source of detailed information on the chemistry of food this book is without equal. With a Foreword written by Heston Blumenthal the book investigates food components which are present in large amounts (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and water) and also those that occur in smaller amounts (colours, flavours, vitamins and preservatives). Food borne toxins, allergens, pesticide residues and other undesirables are also given detailed consideration. Attention is drawn to the nutritional and health significance of food components. This classic text has been extensively rewritten for its 5th edition to bring it right up to date and many new topics have been introduced.
Features include:
"Special Topics" section at the end of each chapter for specialist readers and advanced students
An exhaustive index and the structural formulae of over 500 food components
Comprehensive listings of recent, relevant review articles and recommended books for further reading
Frequent references to wider issues e.g. the evolutionary significance of lactose intolerance, fava bean consumption in relation to malaria and the legislative status of food additives.
Food: The Chemistry of its Components will be of particular interest to students and teachers of food science, nutrition and applied chemistry in universities, colleges and schools. Its accessible style ensures that that anyone with an interest in food issues will find it invaluable.
Extracts from reviews of previous editions:
"very detailed and readable ... the author is to be congratulated" The British Nutrition Foundation, 1985
"a superb book to have by your side when you read your daily newspaper" New Scientist, 1989
"mandatory reading for food scientists, medical students ... and anyone else who has an interest in the food we eat" The Analyst, 1990
"...filled me with delight, curiosity and wonder. All of the chemistry is very clear and thorough. I heartily recommend it." The Chemical Educator, 1997
"...an invaluable source of information on the chemistry of food. It is clearly written and I can heartily recommend it." Chemistry and Industry, 2004
New, greatly enlarged or totally revised topics include:
Acrylamide
Resistant starch
Pectins
Gellan gum
Glycaemic Index (GI)
The elimination of trans fatty acids
Fractionation of fats and oils
Cocoa butter and chocolate
The casein micelle
Tea, flavonoids and health
Antioxidant vitamins
Soya phytoestrogens
Legume toxins
Pesticide residues
Cow's milk and peanut allergies
Features include:
"Special Topics" section at the end of each chapter for specialist readers and advanced students
An exhaustive index and the structural formulae of over 500 food components
Comprehensive listings of recent, relevant review articles and recommended books for further reading
Frequent references to wider issues e.g. the evolutionary significance of lactose intolerance, fava bean consumption in relation to malaria and the legislative status of food additives.
Food: The Chemistry of its Components will be of particular interest to students and teachers of food science, nutrition and applied chemistry in universities, colleges and schools. Its accessible style ensures that that anyone with an interest in food issues will find it invaluable.
Extracts from reviews of previous editions:
"very detailed and readable ... the author is to be congratulated" The British Nutrition Foundation, 1985
"a superb book to have by your side when you read your daily newspaper" New Scientist, 1989
"mandatory reading for food scientists, medical students ... and anyone else who has an interest in the food we eat" The Analyst, 1990
"...filled me with delight, curiosity and wonder. All of the chemistry is very clear and thorough. I heartily recommend it." The Chemical Educator, 1997
"...an invaluable source of information on the chemistry of food. It is clearly written and I can heartily recommend it." Chemistry and Industry, 2004
New, greatly enlarged or totally revised topics include:
Acrylamide
Resistant starch
Pectins
Gellan gum
Glycaemic Index (GI)
The elimination of trans fatty acids
Fractionation of fats and oils
Cocoa butter and chocolate
The casein micelle
Tea, flavonoids and health
Antioxidant vitamins
Soya phytoestrogens
Legume toxins
Pesticide residues
Cow's milk and peanut allergies
Reviews / Votes
"This is a fascinating book" "It takes every aspect of food, whether nutrient, colouring, flavouring or preservative, and discusses its chemistry exhaustively." "I can recommend it to anyone interested in food (aren't we all), as an excellent reference, or just to pick up and browse. It is easy to be hooked by it. It would serve as a useful reference source for A-level students." -- Judy Griffiths School Science Review, September 2009, Volume 91 number 334 page 132 "Overall this is an extremely detailed and informative book that is extremely accessible. It will appeal to any non-specialist with a keen interest in the food that they eat."More details
Edition
1st revision of 5th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Adult education
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
Not illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
726 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85404-111-4 (9780854041114)
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Person
Dr Tom Coultate was Principal Lecturer in Food Biochemistry at the School of Applied Science at South Bank University, London, until his retirement in 2000. He first joined the School of Applied Science at South Bank University in 1972, after obtaining his PhD for studies on the biochemistry and physiology of a thermophilic bacterium from Leicester University. Since leaving school he had been first a lab. technician and then research assistant at Unilever's research laboratories in Bedfordshire (Colworth House) at the same time studying part-time to acquire an ONC, HNC and MIBiol. Having obtained his PhD, Tom embarked on a long and successful professional career fuelled by his fascination for food and the satisfactions of teaching! His particular interest was, and still is, the relationship between the essentially chemical nature of all foods and their distinctive, unique journey from field to plate and beyond. Tom is frequently invited to address local audiences and branch meetings of learned societies such as the RSC and SCI on food topics, and been an occasional television and radio interviewee. Previous editions of this book have been translated into Chinese, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish have been used by universities, food scientists and chemists worldwide. Although Tom retired from full-time teaching in 2000 he still maintains his links with professional colleagues including new friends at the nearby Open University campus at Milton Keynes. He continues to contribute articles for technical and trade magazines on food topics.
Content
Acrylamide; Pectinsl Gellan guml Glycaemic Index (GI); The elimination of trans fatty acids; Fractionation of fats and oils; Cocoa butter and chocolat; The casein micelle Tea, flavonoids and health; Antioxidant vitamins; Soya phytoestrogens; Legume toxins; Pesticide residue; Cow's milk and peanut allergies; Resistant starch;