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Food: The Chemistry of its Components Paperback – 3 December 2008

by Tom Coultate (Author)
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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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  1. ISBN-10
    0854041117
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0854041114
  3. Edition
    5th
  4. Publisher
    Royal Society of Chemistry
  5. Publication date
    3 December 2008
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    15.6 x 3.3 x 23.4 cm
  8. Print length
    528 pages
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"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."

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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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Royal Society of Chemistry; 5th edition (3 December 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0854041117
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0854041114
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.6 x 3.3 x 23.4 cm
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Nata
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 January 2018
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a great book for understanding what you eat; recommend
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Nancy Perry
5.0 out of 5 stars informative and easy to read
Reviewed in the United States on 18 September 2014
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Concise, informative and easy to read. Perfect for students of food science or general interest. Highly recommended.
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MARCELLE Laetitia
4.0 out of 5 stars Food: The Chemistry of Its Components
Reviewed in France on 2 December 2013
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Ce livre m'a été très utile lors de mon semestre d'étude à l'étranger en Suède (Lund). En effet, c'était la référence pour mon enseignant en Food technology. Livre très intéressant en anglais.
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Amanda Hare
3.0 out of 5 stars Not too easy to read, but good information
Reviewed in the United States on 11 September 2013
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Really great book if you already know about chemistry, if you're just learning though, it's a bit tough. I'm in my first year at uni, and I'm finding that I can only read this is small doses, to ensure I take in all the information. Great diagrams though, and covers a lot of subjects.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nutrition
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 October 2013
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got this book as part of my nutrition course ,it helps you and it was a good price would recommend it
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