SEBS 44 Feeding & Texture of Food (Society for Experimental Biology Seminar Series, Series Number 44) - Softcover

Vincent, J. F. V.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521050332 ISBN 13: 9780521050333

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

The texture of food and the feeding adaptions of various animals are investigated with the intention of enabling the food industry to produce more appetising foodstuffs.

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Review

"Most food scientists who are interested in food texture will find several chapters of interest. Animal scientists or archaeologists concerned with food selection or eating habits of animals will also find some chapters of interest. Dentists may find the chapters on tooth wear and diet selection of interest. All chapters have clear and useful conclusions." Les K. Ferrier, Journal of Food Quality

"...highly recommended for all researchers interested in the perception and measurement of food texture, and for those who like to take a broad interest in their discipline." Malcolm Bourne, Journal of Texture Studies

Book Description

This book examines both the texture of food and the adaptations of various animals (including fish, mammals, primates and man) to the type of food they commonly eat. The mechanical properties of various foods are considered in conjunction with the mechanics of eating them and more subjective behavioural parameters such as acceptability and palatability.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521050332
• ISBN 13: 9780521050333
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264