Introductory Foods

Written for the novice, this book provides clear, straightforward explanations of all of the basic principles of food preparation. It treats the chemistry involved in a way that is non-threatening and does not interfere with the flow of the book. The first part of the book covers basic principles, preparing the way for discussions in subsequent chapters. The new edition encompasses the latest information on technological advances in food preparation and processing. It also deals with the effect of shifting demographics on food trends, and the increasing body of knowledge available to the general populace about nutrition. For anyone in the foodservice or hospitality fields, including food scientists, foodservice managers, dieticians, and extension agents.Bennion, Marion is the author of 'Introductory Foods' with ISBN 9780023081811 and ISBN 0023081813.