Food Science Experiments and Applications

This book provides a scientific basis for the changes that are observed in foods as they occur in nature and during cooking and processing under laboratory conditions. It offers the first practicaI experience in food silence and deals with the basic reactions and changes that take place in foods when combined, cooked, treated and stored for use as required.

It is divided into six units comprising chapters dealing with the structure, composition and properties of foods, rich carbohydrates, proteins and fats, food preservation methods, food adulterants, their detection and prevention of adulteration. along with the techniques of food evaluation.

There are plenty of experiments in each chapter, followed by practice exercises designed to enhance the knowledge of students In the science of food and its applications to everyday food preparation. These have been further highlighted through colour plates to enable the student to relate them to traditional foods prepared and consumed in India.

The colour plates present some foods and dishes prepared using the properties of food components to advantage. The exercises present ideas for designing more experiments and encourage creative thinking, providing a practical, Interesting and motivating experience for the students, teachers and all with the production and service of food.

Aceasta carte ofera o baza stiintifica pentru modificarile care sunt observate in alimente pe masura ce apar in natura si in timpul gatitului si prelucrarii in conditii de laborator. Ofera prima experienta practica in linistea alimentelor si trateaza reactiile de baza si schimbarile care au loc in alimente atunci cand sunt combinate, gatite, tratate si depozitate pentru utilizare, dupa cum este necesar. Este impartit in sase unitati cuprinzand capitole care se ocupa de structura, compozitie si proprietatile alimentelor, carbohidratii bogati, proteinele si grasimile, metodele de conservare a alimentelor, adulterantii alimentari, detectarea lor si prevenirea adulterarii.