Excerpt from Foods: Their Composition and Analysis; A Manual for the Use of Analytical Chemists and Others; With an Introductory Essay on the History of Adulteration
The present Volume, however, is not a mere reprint of the Division, Foods, in the First Edition. It has been th oroughly revised and re-written, where necessary, and enlarged by the addition of new matter to more than double the number of pages allotted to the subject in the original work.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a rich overview of food analysis and adulteration practices throughout history, beginning with ancient times and moving through the Middle Ages, early modern period, and up to the mid-19th century. The author draws on a variety of historical sources, such as government records and scientific treatises, to paint a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs of food analysis in the past. The book also explores the broader social and cultural context of food adulteration, discussing the role of guilds, the development of food safety laws, and the impact of industrialization on the food supply. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of food, food science, or public health. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334339318_0
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