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Raw Deal - Hidden Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Fight for the Future of Meat (Hardcover): Chloe Sorvino Raw Deal - Hidden Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Fight for the Future of Meat (Hardcover)
Chloe Sorvino
R417 Discovery Miles 4 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A shocking and unputdownable expose of the United States meat industry, the devastating failures of the country's food system, and the growing disappointment of alternative meat producers claiming to revolutionize the future of food. Perfect for fans of Kochland, The Meat Racket, and The Secret Life of Groceries. Well before COVID-19 swept across the United States and the chairman of Tyson Foods infamously declared that the food supply chain was dangerously vulnerable, America's meat industry was reaching a breaking point. Years of consolidation, price-fixing, and power grabs by elite industry insiders have harmed consumers and caused environmental destruction. Americans have no idea where their meat comes from. And while that's hurting us, it's also making others rich. Now, financial journalist Chloe Sorvino presents an expansive view of the meat industry and its future as its fundamental weaknesses are laid bare for all to see. With unprecedented access and in-depth research, Raw Deal investigates corporate greed, how climate change will upend our food production, and the limitations of local movements challenging the status quo. A journalistic tour de force that dives deep into one of America's biggest and most vital industries, Raw Deal is a crucial and groundbreaking read that is sure to be a modern investigative journalism classic.

Refashioning Nature - Food, Ecology and Culture (Hardcover): David Goodman, Michael Redclift Refashioning Nature - Food, Ecology and Culture (Hardcover)
David Goodman, Michael Redclift
R5,394 Discovery Miles 53 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Food is the ultimate commodity in our market-led economic system, and it has a great impact on global development and interdependence.
From cultivation to consumption, food provides the chief link between humankind and the "natural" environment. Yet, technological advances in genetics, agri-business, and food processing have combined with changing patterns of diet and employment to challenge our perception of the "natural" and our position within a "natural" system. At this point of dislocation, global crisis and conscience over our use of the environment have sharpened the ideological force of "Nature."
"Refashioning Nature" analyzes the apparently opposed imperatives of the industrial food system and environment. The authors argue that present means of food production, processing and consumption do not satisfy the demands of both North and South, resulting in food shortages and surpluses, as well as environmental destruction. One of the major developments within the global food system has been the change in diet associated with the movement of women into the labor market. Beyond the implications for the production of food and the position of the household, this transformation has had a profound effect on the way we manage the environment, and what we assume and perceive to be natural.

Handbook of Nanoencapsulation - Preparation, Characterization, Delivery, and Safety of Nutraceutical Nanocomposites... Handbook of Nanoencapsulation - Preparation, Characterization, Delivery, and Safety of Nutraceutical Nanocomposites (Hardcover)
Jasmeet Kour, Raees Ul Haq, Sajad Ahmad Wani, Bhaskar Jyoti
R4,354 Discovery Miles 43 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nutraceutical encapsulation envelopes protection of products from oxidative damage, controlled delivery of nanoencapsulated nutraceuticals and improved nutraceutical bioavailability as well as biological action. It is a promising technique to ensure the stabilization of such labile compounds and to protect the core ingredients from premature reactions and interactions In a comprehensive manner, the Handbook of Nanoencapsulation: Preparation, Characterization, Delivery and Safety of Nutraceutical Nanocomposites presents various nanosystems/nanocarriers, physical and chemical techniques used in encapsulation of various nutraceuticals, and the targeted delivery of various significant nutraceuticals. This book bridges the gap between academia and research as it encompasses the ubiquitous applications of nanoencapsulation technique used on significant nutraceuticals derived from plants, animals as well as microalgae. Key Features: Provides a quick and easy access to major plant, animal and microalgae derived nutraceutical ingredients Discusses nanoencapsulation techniques for protection and targeted release of various food bioactive ingredients. Covers safety, bioaccessibility and multiple applications of nanoencapsulated nutraceuticals in the food industry Unveiling pivotal aspects of nanoencapsulation of significant nutraceuticals, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, food toxicologists, food scientists, nutritionists, and scientists in medicinal research.

Sustainability in High-Excellence Italian Food and Wine (Hardcover): Laura Onofri Sustainability in High-Excellence Italian Food and Wine (Hardcover)
Laura Onofri
R1,532 Discovery Miles 15 320 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book presents contemporary case studies on selected Italian food and wine products to explore how traditional production and consumption models address and adapt to the sustainability challenges in the Italian high-excellence agri-food sector. Sustainability in High-Excellence Italian Food and Wine adopts a transaction cost economics approach, which is applied to five case-study chapters, each focusing on a key Italian agri-food product: Parmigiano Reggiano, Mozzarella di Bufala Campana, Amarone wine, Prosecco wine, and Prosciutto di San Daniele. The production and organization of these products face many challenges as they seek to balance competing priorities around economic viability, maintenance of high-quality standards and environmental and social impacts. The book argues that the development of sustainable and quality models requires changes to the structure and organization of the supply chain while also acknowledging that consumers are increasingly demanding authentic, high-excellence products that require reliable labeling systems and designations of origin mechanism. Recommending that hybrid structures, such as cooperatives and consortia, are the most cost-minimizing governance structures for the production, the book highlights that in the case of Italian excellency food, environmental sustainability and economic efficiency are not actually traded off but are reciprocally valorized through the regulation of high-quality standards. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of food and wine excellence products, food systems and supply chains, agricultural production and economics and sustainable consumption.

Anthocyanins in Subtropical Fruits - Chemical Properties, Processing, and Health Benefits (Hardcover): M. Selvamuthukumaran Anthocyanins in Subtropical Fruits - Chemical Properties, Processing, and Health Benefits (Hardcover)
M. Selvamuthukumaran
R4,783 Discovery Miles 47 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Anthocyanins are one of the powerful antioxidants that can alleviate several lifestyle diseases such as heart diseases and hypertension. They can reduce cancer by protecting cells against damage. Several subtropical fruits, including berries, plums, black grapes, apricots, peaches, among others, are a rich source of anthocyanin. Consumption of these fruits will prolong the longevity of consumers; this is ascribed to the curative effects of anthocyanins present in those fruits. Anthocyanins in Subtropical Fruits: Chemical Properties, Processing, and Health Benefits discusses novel techniques adopted for the extraction of anthocyanins from various subtropical fruits. In this book, experts in the field examine solutions for efficiently extracting anthocyanins from subtropical fruits with higher yield. Protocols for the commercial production of anthocyanins from various subtropical fruits with their applications are also discussed in detail. Additional features: * Addresses chemical properties, classification, and stability of anthocyanins during processing and storage * Discusses the benefits of using both thermal and non-thermal processing methods for extraction of anthocyanins from various subtropical fruits * Explains the applications of synthetic and natural anthocyanins in foods and their regulatory aspects Providing comprehensive information on extraction techniques as well as the chemical and health properties of anthocyanins from various subtropical fruits, this book is a valuable resource for academic students, research scholars, and food scientists. 9781032127958_

Routledge Handbook of Gender and Agriculture (Paperback): Carolyn E. Sachs, Leif Jensen, Paige Castellanos, Kathleen Sexsmith Routledge Handbook of Gender and Agriculture (Paperback)
Carolyn E. Sachs, Leif Jensen, Paige Castellanos, Kathleen Sexsmith
R1,303 Discovery Miles 13 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Routledge Handbook of Gender and Agriculture covers major theoretical issues as well as critical empirical shifts in gender and agriculture. Gender relations in agriculture are shifting in most regions of the world with changes in the structure of agriculture, the organization of production, international restructuring of value chains, climate change, the global pandemic, and national and multinational policy changes. This book provides a cutting-edge assessment of the field of gender and agriculture, with contributions from both leading scholars and up-and-coming academics as well as policymakers and practitioners. The handbook is organized into four parts: part 1, institutions, markets, and policies; part 2, land, labor, and agrarian transformations; part 3, knowledge, methods, and access to information; and part 4, farming people and identities. The last chapter is an epilogue from many of the contributors focusing on gender, agriculture, and shifting food systems during the coronavirus pandemic. The chapters address both historical subjects as well as ground-breaking work on gender and agriculture, which will help to chart the future of the field. The handbook has an international focus with contributions examining issues at both the global and local levels with contributors from across the world. With contributions from leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners, and with a global outlook, the Routledge Handbook of Gender and Agriculture is an essential reference volume for scholars, students, and practitioners interested in gender and agriculture. Chapter 13 of this book has been made available as Open Access under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Technically Food - Inside Silicon Valley’s Mission to Change What We Eat (Hardcover): Larissa Zimberoff Technically Food - Inside Silicon Valley’s Mission to Change What We Eat (Hardcover)
Larissa Zimberoff
R442 Discovery Miles 4 420 In Stock

The full inside story of the technology paradigm shift transforming the food we eat and who is making it   Ultra-processed and secretly produced foods are roaring back into vogue, cheered by consumers and investors because they are plant-based—often vegan—and help address societal issues. And as our food system leaps ahead to a sterilized lab of the future, we think we know more about our food than we ever did, but because so much is happening so rapidly, we actually know less. In Technically Food, investigative reporter Larissa Zimberoff pokes holes in the marketing mania behind today’s changing food landscape and clearly shows the trade-offs of replacing real food with technology-driven approximations with news-breaking revelations.

Food System Transformations - Social Movements, Local Economies, Collaborative Networks (Paperback): Cordula Kropp, Irene... Food System Transformations - Social Movements, Local Economies, Collaborative Networks (Paperback)
Cordula Kropp, Irene Antoni-Komar, Colin Sage
R1,208 Discovery Miles 12 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book examines the role of local food movements, enterprises and networks in the transformation of the currently unsustainable global food system. It explores a series of innovations designed to re-integrate sustainable modes of food production and encourage food sovereignty. It provides detailed insights into a specialised network of social actors collaborating in novel ways and creating new economic arrangements across different geographical locales. In working to devise 'local solutions to global problems', the initiatives explored in the book represent a 'second-generation' food social movement which is less preoccupied with distinctive local qualities than with building socially just food systems aimed at delivering healthy nutrition worldwide. Drawing on fieldwork undertaken in sites across Europe, the USA and Brazil, the book provides a rich collection of case studies that offer a fresh perspective on the role of grassroots action in the transition to more sustainable food production systems. Addressing a substantive gap in the literature that falls between global analyses of the contemporary food system and highly localised case studies, the book will appeal to those teaching food studies and those conducting research on civic food initiatives or on environmental social movements more generally.

Avocado Anxiety - and Other Stories About Where Your Food Comes From (Hardcover): Louise Gray Avocado Anxiety - and Other Stories About Where Your Food Comes From (Hardcover)
Louise Gray
R462 Discovery Miles 4 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The food stories behind your favourite fruits and vegetables. Have you ever wondered who picked your Fairtrade banana? Or why we can buy British strawberries in April? How far do you think your green beans travelled to get to your plate? And where do all the wonky carrots go? Above all, how do we stop worrying about our food choices and start making decisions that make a difference? In an effort to make sense of the complex food system we are all part of, Louise Gray decides to track the stories of our five-a-day, from farm to fruit bowl, and discover the impact that growing fruits and vegetables has on the planet. Through visits to farms, interviews with scientists and trying to grow her own, she digs up the dirt behind organic potatoes, greenhouse tomatoes and a glut of courgettes. In each chapter, Louise answers a question about a familiar item in our shopping basket. Is plant protein as good as meat? Is foraged food more nutritious? Could bees be the answer to using fewer chemicals? How do we save genetic diversity in our apples? Are digital apps the key to reducing food waste? Is gardening good for mental health? And is the symbol of clean eating, the avocado, fuelling the climate crisis? As pressure grows via social media to post pictures of food that ticks all the boxes in terms of health and the environment, these food stories from the author of the award-winning The Ethical Carnivore are also a personal story of motherhood and the realisation that nothing is ever perfect.

Engendering Agricultural Development - Dimensions and Strategies (Hardcover): Binoo P Bonny, K.P. Sudheer, Smitha S. Engendering Agricultural Development - Dimensions and Strategies (Hardcover)
Binoo P Bonny, K.P. Sudheer, Smitha S.
R3,788 Discovery Miles 37 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is an attempt to comprehend and compile the history, present status, and future trends of the gender roles in agriculture. The book comprises of three divisions viz., Gender in agriculture development (Part I), Gender in allied sectors of agriculture (Part II) and Data, Tools and approaches in gender analysis (Part III), that explicates the prevalent gendered relegations. It provides insights on the gender dimensions in Indian agriculture, including initiatives, policy reforms and mends the literature gap in gender roles in the sector. The gender roles and impacts from different cultural and geographical horizons of agricultural and allied sectors in the emerging contexts of globalization, urbanization, climate change and the Covid19 pandemic are discussed in the book. It will be helpful to academics, researchers, students, and social workers who strive towards a gender-neutral world. This book is co-published with NIPA. Taylor and Francis does not sell or distribute its print and electronic editions in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Ensuring Food Safety in the European Union (Paperback): Marco Silano, Vittorio Silano Ensuring Food Safety in the European Union (Paperback)
Marco Silano, Vittorio Silano
R3,112 Discovery Miles 31 120 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

It's not easy to navigate through EU food laws, so this book provides a clear analysis of the relevant EU regulations, making it beneficial to food safety organizations and food industry professionals. Ensuring Food Safety in the European Union provides an overall detailed analysis of the many and complex initiatives implemented by the European Union Institutions since the European Commission adopted on 12 January 2000 the "White Paper on Food Safety" with the objective of defining the policies to improve the level of health protection for the consumers of Europe's food. Achieving the highest standards of food safety in Europe has been a key policy priority for the European Institutions during the past 20 years through the implementation between 2000 and 2019 of many initiatives anticipated in the mentioned White Paper concerning: (i) The establishment of the European Food Safety Authority; (ii) the adoption of new food safety legislations in many domains; and (iii) the adoption of consumer's mandatory and voluntary information regulations. Features Offers a clear and evolutive view of all relevant procedures and objectives to ensure food safety in European context Up to date presentation of EU relevant regulation and EFSA roles and activities Discusses the basic reasoning underlying the development and objectives of the current approach to food laws The book offers a review of all the available tools and their practical usefulness on food safety at European level and their possible integration. The interest of the European Institutions for food safety policies continues to be very high as shown by the adoption in September 2019 of the EU regulation 1381 to further reinforce and potentiate, among others, EFSA risk assessment. The main target of the book is the food business operators of large and medium enterprises and their consultants. Other interested parties are the authorities competent at national and regional and local level and university teaching professionals in charge of food safety and related courses.

Spice Bioactive Compounds - Properties, Applications, and Health Benefits (Hardcover): Sajad Ahmad Wani, Ajay Singh, Pradyuman... Spice Bioactive Compounds - Properties, Applications, and Health Benefits (Hardcover)
Sajad Ahmad Wani, Ajay Singh, Pradyuman Kumar
R4,671 Discovery Miles 46 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discusses about 14 different spices and their salient features Presents the novel technologies used in the extraction, isolation and identification of bioactive compounds from spices Explores the utilization of spices as culinary use in food

Supermarkets and Agri-food Supply Chains - Transformations in the Production and Consumption of Foods (Hardcover): David Burch,... Supermarkets and Agri-food Supply Chains - Transformations in the Production and Consumption of Foods (Hardcover)
David Burch, Geoffrey Lawrence
R3,797 Discovery Miles 37 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book analyses the gradual shift in the distribution of power in agri-food supply chains, away from the manufacturers of branded food products to the global supermarket chains such as Wal-Mart and Tesco. This transformation has had a profound effect on the food we eat, together with the ways in which food is produced, processed and marketed. The authors assess the causes and consequences of this transformation, and evaluate the impacts along the whole supply chain. The book considers a variety of theoretical and cultural approaches to the analysis of change in the organization and management of the agri-food supply chain, and presents a series of studies focusing upon the effects of changes in Europe, North America and less developed countries. The impacts on farmers and workers, and implications for the environment, are also considered. The contested nature of these changes suggests a number of possible future scenarios for the global agri-food system, which are also analysed and evaluated. This book will be of great interest to postgraduate and undergraduate students in business studies, sociology, politics, geography, and cultural studies. Academic researchers and teachers, and policy makers and researchers in business, government and industry will also find much of interest.

Maize - Nutritional Composition, Processing, and Industrial Uses (Hardcover): Sukhvinder Singh Purewal, Pinderpal Kaur,... Maize - Nutritional Composition, Processing, and Industrial Uses (Hardcover)
Sukhvinder Singh Purewal, Pinderpal Kaur, Kawaljit Singh Sandhu, Surender Kumar Singh, Maninder Kaur, …
R5,112 Discovery Miles 51 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discusses information related to chemistry of maize components Comprehensive information on physical and milling properties of maize Explains the structure, functional and antioxidant properties in maize flour Provides the latest scientific development in the modification of maize starch Explores maize based various food products and their storage Discusses maize protein, scenario and quality improvement through bio-fortification

Handbook of Nanotechnology in Nutraceuticals (Hardcover): Shakeel Ahmed, Tanima Bhattacharya, Annu, Akbar Ali Handbook of Nanotechnology in Nutraceuticals (Hardcover)
Shakeel Ahmed, Tanima Bhattacharya, Annu, Akbar Ali
R4,393 Discovery Miles 43 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nanotechnology has been emerging as an important tool in the nutraceutical and food industries to improve the overall quality of life. Nanotechnology has established a new horizon by bestowing modified properties on nanomaterials and applying them to the production of nanoformulations, nutritional supplements, and the food industry. The Handbook of Nanotechnology in Nutraceuticals highlights the impact of nanotechnology on the food industries. The book focuses on the application of nanotechnology in nutraceuticals and the food industry to improve the overall quality of life. The book also addresses some important applications of nano-nutraceuticals in the treatment of different diseases, such as oxidative stress, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and so on. Features * Presents a scientometric approach to analyze the emergence of nano-nutraceuticals in cancer prevention and treatment * Examines various strategies employed to prepare nanocarrier systems, such as nanoparticles, nanostructure lipids, phospholipid-based nanocarriers, polysaccharide-based nanostructures, and metal nanoparticles * Discusses various regulatory issues related to nanotechnology and their application in different fields This book is a valuable reference for nanotechnologists, scientists, and researchers working in the field of food technology, food science, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals.

The Business of Farm Animal Welfare (Paperback): Nicky Amos, Rory Sullivan The Business of Farm Animal Welfare (Paperback)
Nicky Amos, Rory Sullivan
R1,509 Discovery Miles 15 090 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Globally, nearly 70 billion animals are farmed annually for meat, milk and eggs. Two-thirds of these are farmed intensively. The views held by food companies on animal stewardship, and the management practices and processes that they adopt are, therefore, of critical importance in determining the welfare of these animals. Yet, despite the scale of the food industry's impact, farm animal welfare remains a relatively immature management issue. There is a lack of consensus around the specific responsibilities companies have for farm animal welfare, and around how companies should treat the animals in their or in their suppliers' care. This book, The Business of Farm Animal Welfare, provides an extensive, authoritative analysis of current corporate practice on farm animal welfare. It critically reviews and assesses the ethical and business case for action. Through a series of practitioner case-studies, it describes how companies have addressed farm animal welfare in their operations and supply chains. It analyses the key barriers to companies adopting higher standards of farm animal welfare, and offers a series of practical recommendations to companies, consumers and policy makers on the role that they might play in raising farm animal welfare standards across the food industry. As the first comprehensive account of business and farm animal welfare, this book is an essential resource for researchers, practitioners and general readers looking to understand and influence corporate practice on farm animal welfare.

Truffle Hound - On the Trail of the World's Most Seductive Scent, with Dreamers, Schemers, and Some Extraordinary Dogs... Truffle Hound - On the Trail of the World's Most Seductive Scent, with Dreamers, Schemers, and Some Extraordinary Dogs (Hardcover)
Rowan Jacobsen
R614 R502 Discovery Miles 5 020 Save R112 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDRE SIMON AWARD 2021 'Truffle Hound, like a truffle, charms by seducing us' Mark Kurlansky A captivating exploration into the secretive and sensuous world of truffles, the elusive food that has captured hearts, imaginations, and palates worldwide. The scent of one freshly unearthed white truffle in Barolo was all it took to lead Rowan Jacobsen down a rabbit hole into a world of secretive hunts, misty woods, black-market deals, obsessive chefs, quixotic scientists, muddy dogs, maddening smells, and some of the most memorable meals ever created. Truffles attract dreamers, schemers, and sensualists. People spend years training dogs to find them underground. They plant forests of oaks and wait a decade for truffles to appear. They pay GBP2,170 a pound to possess them. They turn into quivering puddles in their presence. Why? Truffle Hound is the fascinating account of Rowan's quest to find out, a journey that would lead him from Italy to Istria, Hungary, Spain, England, and North America. Both an entertaining odyssey and a manifesto, Truffle Hound demystifies truffles-and then remystifies them, freeing them from their gilded cage and returning them to their roots as a sacred offering from the forest. It helps people understand why they respond so strongly to that crazy smell, shows them there's more to truffles than they ever imagined, and gives them all the tools they need to take their own truffle love to the next level. Deeply informed, unabashedly passionate, rakishly readable, Truffle Hound will spark Britain's next great culinary passion.

Tea as a Food Ingredient - Properties, Processing, and Health Aspects (Hardcover): Junfeng Yin, Zhusheng Fu, Yongquan Xu Tea as a Food Ingredient - Properties, Processing, and Health Aspects (Hardcover)
Junfeng Yin, Zhusheng Fu, Yongquan Xu
R5,114 Discovery Miles 51 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Covers broad areas such as chemical properties, bioactive components and health benefits of tea-based foods Focuses on chemical properties of tea foods, processing technologies, functional food products, and health benefits Explains how the addition of tea extract changes the properties of food and consumers sensory perception

Starch and Starchy Food Products - Improving Human Health (Hardcover): Luis Bello-Perez, Jose Alvarez-Ramirez, Sushil Dhital Starch and Starchy Food Products - Improving Human Health (Hardcover)
Luis Bello-Perez, Jose Alvarez-Ramirez, Sushil Dhital
R5,254 Discovery Miles 52 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Starch is one of the main staples in human food, its consumption having both positive and negative aspects. The exploration and exploitation of starches from alternative botanical sources has been increasing recently due to interest in the economic and social development of tropical and sub-tropical regional economies and in support of sustainability. The book reviews existing research on various aspects of starch, including physicochemical, nutritional and functional properties, plus applications in addition to foods. Emphasis is on the various physical and chemical modifications, which are aimed at improving the properties and applicability of starch. Key Features Analyzes the state of the art of the scientific and technological problems associated with starch Describes various applications of starch in foods Provides a broad view on the field of starch and starchy foods

Top Italian Food & Beverage Experience 2019 (Paperback): Gambero Rosso Top Italian Food & Beverage Experience 2019 (Paperback)
Gambero Rosso
R416 R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 Save R80 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The fourth edition of Gambero Rosso's Top Italian Food & Beverage Experience features a selection of the best Italian food and beverage producers. This is the only guide in the sector classified according to product category to bring together over 1200 exceptional entities ready and willing to export a range of quality items. The guide includes a section on the best fresh fruit and vegetables, indicating the relative producer consortia and associations, making it an indispensable tool for foodies, but especially for industry players wanting to promote the best of 'Made in Italy', and for the 50,000 buyers who participate annually in Gambero Rosso's international events.

Nutrition and Sensation (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Alan R. Hirsch Nutrition and Sensation (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Alan R. Hirsch
R2,615 Discovery Miles 26 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nutrition and Sensation, Second Edition continues to explore how sensations unravel the hidden sensory universe which acts to control our appetite and nutritional desires. The sensory influence on food is found everywhere-whether it is the color of soda, the viscosity of maple syrup, or the aroma of chocolate-the sensory experience fuels consumption. This book continues to discuss the impact of olfaction, gustation, retronasal olfaction, vision, vestibular function, hearing, and somatosensory and tactile nature on nutrition. It also focuses on the use of the sensory system to treat nutritional disorders including obesity, with attention to the mechanisms encompassing smell and taste and how this can influence satiety and weight. Nutrition and Sensation, Second Edition provides a deeper understanding of the fascinating link between the sensory system and nutrition.

Food Wars - The Global Battle for Mouths, Minds and Markets (Paperback, 2nd edition): Tim Lang, Michael Heasman Food Wars - The Global Battle for Mouths, Minds and Markets (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Tim Lang, Michael Heasman
R1,242 Discovery Miles 12 420 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In the years since publication of the first edition of Food Wars much has happened in the world of food policy. This new edition brings these developments fully up to date within the original analytical framework of competing paradigms or worldviews shaping the direction and decision-making within food politics and policy. The key theme of the importance of integrating human and environmental health has become even more pressing. In the first edition the authors set out and brought together the different strands of emerging agendas and competing narratives. The second edition retains the same core structure and includes updated examples, case studies and the new issues which show how these conflicting tendencies have played out in practice over recent years and what this tells us about the way the global food system is heading. Examples of key issues given increased attention include: nutrition, including the global rise in obesity, as well as chronic conditions, hunger and under-nutrition the environment, particularly the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, water stress and food security food industry concentration and market power volatility and uncertainty over food prices and policy responses tensions over food, democracy and citizenship social and cultural aspects impacting food and nutrition policies.

Handbook of Oleoresins - Extraction, Characterization, and Applications (Hardcover): Gulzar Ahmad Nayik, Amir Gull, Tariq Ahmad... Handbook of Oleoresins - Extraction, Characterization, and Applications (Hardcover)
Gulzar Ahmad Nayik, Amir Gull, Tariq Ahmad Ganaie
R5,269 Discovery Miles 52 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An Oleoresin represents the true essence of spices enriched with volatile and non-volatile essential oil and resinous fractions. The oleoresin represents the wholesome flavor of the spice, a cumulative effect of the sensation of smell and taste. Therefore, it is designated as "true essence" of the spice and can replace spice powders in food products without altering the flavor profile. Our earth comprises a plethora of spices that have carved a niche in the global market in medicinal and health-related food products. These spices play a dual role as a food ingredient and a therapeutic agent preventing various diseases. This industry has acquired tremendous attention not only from consumers but also from scientific communities, and various food manufacturing organizations. Handbook of Oleoresins: Extraction, Characterization, and Applications is a snapshot of information on oleoresins-production, composition, properties, applications (medicinal & health properties), and more. It is designed to be a practical tool for the various professionals who develop and market spices and oleoresins Key Features: Contains comprehensive information on the major oleoresins of the world Dicusses the extraction and characterization of major spice oleoresins Covers the safety and toxicity of oleoresins Sheds light on relationship between oleoresins and health benefits The world is moving towards natural products. Spices lend color, taste, and flavor, and oleoresins are good source of antioxidants and have preservative as well as therapeutic power. Therefore it is important to understand and document the chemistry, characterization, properties and applications of oleoresins, as found in this handbook.

Chia and Quinoa - Superfoods for Health (Hardcover): Manju Nehra, Suresh Kumar Gahlawat Chia and Quinoa - Superfoods for Health (Hardcover)
Manju Nehra, Suresh Kumar Gahlawat
R3,466 Discovery Miles 34 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

1.Provides detailed information about two healthy substitutes for cereal crops 2.Explains the importance of utilizing ancient crops as new era Superfoods 3.Promotes the concept of utilizing food crops as nutraceuticals by discussing physical, chemical and physiological characteristics of Chia and Quinoa 4.Describes the importance of using Chia and Quinoa to help as functional foods

Honey - A Miraculous Product of Nature (Hardcover): Rajesh Kumar, Om Prakash Agrawal, Younis Ahmad Hajam Honey - A Miraculous Product of Nature (Hardcover)
Rajesh Kumar, Om Prakash Agrawal, Younis Ahmad Hajam
R3,035 Discovery Miles 30 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Honey is a supersaturated solution of sugar made by bees. Honeybees collect a liquid secretion from flowers, called nectar, and take this back to their hives. It is an appreciated natural gift to humanity derived entirely from honeybees. Honey is the by-product of nectar collected by bees from the flowers, with some digestive enzymes produced by the honeybees themselves. Honey: A Miraculous Product of Nature summarizes the current status of honey, it's uses and related aspects. This illustrated volume describes use of honey in traditional medicines, i.e. Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani by acting as a preservative and nourishing agent. Also, other properties like digestibility, palatability, deliciousness, refreshing, thirst quencher, stomachic, anti-obtrusive, expectorant, anti-oxidative, anti-tussive and blood purifier are explained in beautiful manner. The role of honey in improving eyesight, strengthens gums and teeth and it's use in jaundice, spleen enlargement, sore throat, chest diseases, sexual debility, renal and cystic calculi, intestinal worms, heart diseases and leprosy is very well described. The compiled knowledge from range of bee scientists, Honey: A Miraculous Product of Nature aims to provide broad knowledge on honey to the researchers, apiculturists and students to continue their work on honey and honeybees.

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