Food: The Chemistry of its Components

Author:   Tom Coultate ,  Heston Blumenthal
Publisher:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Edition:   1st revision of 5th New edition
ISBN:  

9780854041114


Pages:   528
Publication Date:   03 December 2008
Replaced By:   9781849738804
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained


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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

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Author:   Tom Coultate ,  Heston Blumenthal
Publisher:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Imprint:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Edition:   1st revision of 5th New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.790kg
ISBN:  

9780854041114


ISBN 10:   0854041117
Pages:   528
Publication Date:   03 December 2008
Audience:   Adult education ,  Further / Higher Education
Replaced By:   9781849738804
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

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;

Reviews

The book will be of particular benefit to students and teachers of food science and nutrition courses at universities, colleges of further education and schools. I heartily recommend it. -- Food Technology and Biotechnology Review Food Technology and Biotechnology Review ...the ideal introductory text on food chemistry. ...this book is highly recommended for anyone who wants an accessible, attractively priced introduction to this important subject. -- Chemistry in Australia Chemistry in Australia This is a lively and thorough treatment of the subject. I can recommend it to anyone intersted in food, 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. -- School Science Review, Issue 334 School Science Review


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.


Author Information

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.

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