An Introduction to Tropical Food Science

Hans Gerd Muller (Author)

9780521336864, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 25 November 1988

328 pages
22.8 x 15.2 x 2 cm, 0.705 kg

"...interesting and provides a good overview of food science in the tropics. Because more fruits and vegetables are coming from tropical countries, administrative and clinical dietitians will find this book useful." Journal of the American Dietetic Association

This introduction to tropical food science is meant for two groups of people. First, there are those living in the tropics who require a simple introductory text. Food science is perhaps the most important science affecting their lives. The second group consists of students, administrators and workers in industry and research in temperate zones, who are concerned with food problems but who have no first-hand knowledge of the tropics. The text provides a concise and accessible guide to all the major elements of the subject, including the nutritional value of tropical foodstuffs, its digestion, and the preparation and preservation of food. The author has taken care to avoid the use of jargon and the text is supplemented by many useful explanatory illustrations. The volume is suitable for first-year food science students at universities, polytechnics and colleges; graduate students taking conversion courses in food science; administrators, practitioners and students of food science in the tropics.

Preface
Part I. Foundations of Food Science: 1. The tropics: an introduction
2. The nutritive value of food
3. Digestion and absorption of food
4. Nutritional needs through life
5. The texture, colour and flavour of food
6. Food microbiology
Part II. The Composition of Food: 7. Cereals and legumes
8. Fruits and vegetables
9. Non-alcoholic beverages
10. Sugar and other sweeteners
11. Foods of animal origin
Part III. Food Preparation and Preservation: 12. From kitchen to food factory
13. Food preparation
14. Food fermentations
15. Food preservation
16. Food additives
17. Food, hygiene and health
Appendixes
Index.

Subject Areas: Tropical agriculture: practice & techniques [TVQ]