Gastronomy and Food Science - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 012820057X ISBN 13: 9780128200575

Publisher: Academic Press, 2020

Synopsis

Gastronomy and Food Science fills the transfer knowledge gap between academia and industry by covering the interrelation of gastronomy and food and culinary science in one integral reference. Coverage of the holistic cuisine, culinary textures with food ingredients, the application of new technologies and gastronomy in shaping a healthy diet, and the recycling of culinary by-products using new is also covered in this important reference. Written for food scientists and technologists, food chemists, and nutritionists, researchers, academics, and professionals working in culinary science, culinary professionals and other food industry personnel, this book is sure to be a welcomed reference.

• Discusses the role of gastronomy and new technologies in shaping healthy diets
• Describes a toolkit to capture diversity and drivers of food choice of a target population and to identify entry points for nutrition interventions
• Presents the experiential value of the Mediterranean diet, elaio-gastronomy, and bioactive food ingredients in culinary science
• Explores gastronomic tourism and the senior foodies market

About this title

About the Author

Charis M. Galanakis is a multidisciplinary scientist in agricultural sciences as well as food and environmental science, technology, and sustainability, with experience in both industry and academia. He is the research and innovation director of Galanakis Laboratories in Chania, Greece, an adjunct professor of King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the director of Food Waste Recovery Group (SIG5) of ISEKI Food Association in Vienna, Austria. He pioneered the new discipline of food waste recovery and has established the most prominent innovation network in the field. He also serves as a senior consultant for the food industry and expert evaluator for international and regional funded programs and proposals. He is an editorial board member of Food and Bioproducts Processing, Food Research International, and Foods, has edited over 45 books, and has published hundreds of research articles, reviews, monographs, chapters, and conference proceedings.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 012820057X
• ISBN 13: 9780128200575
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 274
• Editor: Galanakis Charis M.