Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.- Part I. Ingredients Dictionary.- Part II. Ingredient Categories.- Part III. Food Definitions and Formulations.- Part IV. Additives/Substances for Use in Foods: Listed under Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations.- Part V. Food Additives E Numbers in the European Union.- Bibliography.

Rezension

From the reviews of the fifth edition: This handy reference by Igoe (retired consultant) offers alphabetical access to definitions of more than 1,000 food ingredients. Concise entries describe the ingredient s source, basic chemical properties, functions, and various uses. Coverage includes natural and artificial ingredients as well as those used in food processing. Packed with information, this small dictionary will be a very useful acquisition for undergraduate and graduate libraries supporting programs in food science, chemistry, nutrition, and related fields. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty. (J. S. Whelan, Choice, Vol. 49 (4), December, 2011)

Beschreibung

The Dictionary of Food Ingredients is a unique, easy-to-use source of information on over 1,000 food ingredients and additives. Like the previous editions, the Fifth Edition provides clear and concise information on currently used additives, including natural ingredients, FDA-approved artificial ingredients, and compounds used in food processing. The dictionary entries, organized in alphabetical order, include information on ingredient functions, chemical properties, and uses in food products. This revised and updated fifth edition also features a new section, Food Definitions and Formulations, a thoroughly expanded list of food ingredients approved for use in the European Union, with E numbers, as well as new information on existing and more recently approved ingredients.

Autoren-Info:

Robert S. Igoe

Robert S. Igoe, MS, MBA, was Director (Retired), Latin America, for Keclo Alginates, a Division of Monsanto Company, in San Diego, California. He works as a consultant to the food industry.