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Understanding the science of food : from molecules to mouthfeel / Sharon Croxford, Emma Stirling.

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by Croxford, Sharon, author.
Call Number 641.30015 CRO
Publication Date 2017
Summary Being able to understand the principles of food science is vital for the study of food, nutrition and the culinary arts. In this innovative text, the authors explain in straightforward and accessible terms the theory and application of chemistry to these fields. The key processes in food preparation and the chemistry behind them are described in detail, including denaturation and coagulation of proteins, gelatinisation, gelation and retrogradation of starches, thickening and gelling, browning reactions, emulsification, foams and spherification, chemical, mechanical and biological leaveners and fermentation and preservation. The text also describes the science of key cooking techniques, the science of the senses and the experience of food, food regulations and the future of healthy food. The origins of food are explored through a focus on the primary production of key staples and their journey to the table. Tips and advice from leading chefs as well as insights into emerging food science and cutting-edge nutrition research from around the world are included throughout, and reveal both the practical application of food chemistry and the importance of this field. Featuring explanatory diagrams and illustrations throughout, Understanding the Science of Food is destined to become an essential reference for both students and professionals. 'An innovative and informative text that will address the need for a food science text suitable for nutrition and nutrition and dietetics students in Australia.'-Katherine Hanna, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology.
Format: Regular print

Edible Structures : The Basic Science of What We Eat.

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by Aguilera, Jos� Miguel.
Call Number 664
Publication Date 2012
Summary Understanding the science behind cooking has become all the rage. In an entertaining and educational way, this book describes the science that transforms the structures of delicious food. The author reveals some of the intimate secrets of cooking, and explains how food molecules affect our health and well-being. The text also delves into the mysteries of modern cuisine. Through clear and objective essays, it answers many questions about food, raw materials, manufacturing processes, and the benefits and risks involved in our daily food consumption. It makes a fun and informative read for professional chefs, culinary students, and anyone interested in the science behind food.
Format: Electronic Resources
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The science of the oven / Herve This.

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by This, Hervé.
Call Number 641.013 THI
Publication Date 2009
Summary "Mayonnaise "takes" when a series of liquids form a semisolid consistency. Eggs, a liquid, become solid as they are heated, whereas, under the same conditions, solids melt. When meat is roasted, its surface browns and it acquires taste and texture. What accounts for these extraordinary transformations?" "The answer: chemistry and physics. With clarity and wit, Herve This launches a wry investigation into the chemical art of cooking. Unraveling the science behind common culinary technique and practice, Herve This breaks food down to its molecular components and matches them to cooking's chemical reactions. He translates the complex processes of the oven into everyday knowledge for professional chefs and casual cooks; demystifies the meaning of taste and the making of flavor; describes the properties of liquids, salts, sugars, oils, and fats; and defines the principles of culinary practice, which endow food with sensual as well as nutritional value."--BOOK JACKET.
Format: Books