Food plants of the world : an illustrated guide
Record details
- ISBN: 0881927430
- ISBN: 9780881927436
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Physical Description:
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480 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm. - Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2005.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 446-447). |
Formatted Contents Note: | Preface -- Introduction -- Regions of origin -- Cereals -- Pulses (legumes) -- Nuts and seeds -- Fruits -- Vegetables -- Culinary herbs -- Sugars, gums, gels and starches -- Beverages -- Spices and flavours -- The plants in alphabetical order -- Nutrients, diet and health -- Quick guide to food plants -- Glossary. |
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Subject: | Plants, Edible Plants, Useful Food crops Eetbare planten |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | QK 98.5 .A1 V36 2005 | 30538992 | General Collection | Available | - |
Food Plants of the World : An Illustrated Guide
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Summary
Food Plants of the World : An Illustrated Guide
A comprehensive survey of the plants that provide food, beverages, spices, and flavorings, this book will serve as an invaluable reference to gardeners, ethnobotanists, nutritionists, culinary professionals, dieticians, and food enthusiasts. This scientifically accurate guide will allow them to identify all the major plant-derived foods and flavors, research culinary uses, and understand their dietetic and nutritional properties. Introductory chapters cover the various categories of plant use, including cereals, pulses (legumes), nuts and seeds, fruits, vegetables, culinary herbs, sugar plants, beverages, spices, and flavorings. The core of the volume is an encyclopedic description of more than 350 food and flavor plants in use worldwide, with over 1000 color photographs. This accessible, pictorial guide is a concise source of practical information, not readily available elsewhere, and should be on every food enthusiast's bookshelf.