eBook - ePub

Food Science for Gardeners

Name: Food Science for Gardeners
ISBN: 9781771423687

Grow, Harvest, and Prepare Nutrient Dense Foods

Robert Pavlis,

192 pages
English
ePUB (mobile friendly)
Available on iOS & Android

eBook - ePub

Food Science for Gardeners

Grow, Harvest, and Prepare Nutrient Dense Foods

Robert Pavlis,

About this book

Everyone's guide to using the power of science to produce healthier and tastier fruits and vegetables

From garden to fork, Food Science for Gardeners is everyone's guide to optimizing the quality of garden produce and preparing the most delicious and nutritious food possible.

Beginning with a high-level overview of food quality and nutrient density, this invaluable resource then takes a deep, but accessible, dive into:

The essential nutrient groups as well as phytonutrients and their anti-oxidant properties
Factors affecting food safety such as pesticides, microplastics, bacteria, and other forms of chemical and biological contamination
The pros and cons of a host of approaches to food storage and preservation, as well as an extensive variety of cooking methods
Gardening techniques for growing nutritious food
A complete section dedicated to the best growing methods for common fruits and vegetables.

Whether you're a home gardener, local food enthusiast, or small-scale farmer, Food Science for Gardeners demystifies the science of food, enabling you to put the best quality vegetables and fruits on your plate.

AWARDS

WINNER | 2025 International Book Awards: Home & Garden

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