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Author Brown, Amy C.

Title Understanding food : principles and preparation / Amy Brown
Edition Second edition
Published Belmont, CA. : Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, [2004]
©2004

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 MELB  641.3 Bro/Ufp 2004  AVAILABLE
Description xvi, 582 pages, 17 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Contents Part I. Food science and nutrition. 1. Food selection and evaluation; 2. Chemistry of food composition; 3. Food safety -- Part II. Food service. 4. Meal management; 5. Heating and equipment; 6. Food preparation basics; 7. Food preservation; 8. Government food regulations -- Part III. Food items. 9. Sweeteners; 10. Fats and oils; 11. Milk; 12. Cheese; 13. Eggs; 14. Meat; 15. Poultry; 16. Fish and shellfish; 17. Vegetables; 18. Fruits; 19. Soups and salads; 20. Starches and sauces; 21. Cereal grains and pastas; 22. Flours and flour mixtures; 23. Quick breads; 24. Yeast breads -- Part IV. Desserts and beverages. 25. Cakes and cookies; 26. Pies and pastries; 27. Candy; 28. Frozen desserts; 29. Beverages -- Appendices. A. Canada's food guide to healthy eating; B. Approximate food measurements; C. Substitution of ingredients; D. Flavorings and seasonings; E. Garnishes; F. Common food additives; G. Cheeses; H. Basic chemistry concepts; I. Nutritive value of selected foods -- Glossary
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Nutrition.
Food.
LC no. 2003107401
ISBN 0534506097