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Food Adulteration and Its Detection

Name: Food Adulteration and Its Detection
ISBN: 9782528113967

With photomicrographic plates and a bibliographical appendix

Jesse Park Battershall,

English
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eBook - ePub

Food Adulteration and Its Detection

With photomicrographic plates and a bibliographical appendix

Jesse Park Battershall,

About this book

Food Adulteration and Its Detection: With Photomicrographic Plates and a Bibliographical Appendix is a comprehensive and authoritative work by James Bell, first published in the late 19th century. This seminal volume delves into the widespread issue of food adulteration, a practice that compromises the safety, quality, and nutritional value of food products. Bell meticulously examines the various substances commonly used to adulterate foods and beverages, ranging from everyday staples like bread, milk, and tea to spices, confectionery, and alcoholic drinks. The book provides detailed descriptions of the methods employed to detect these adulterants, emphasizing both chemical and microscopic techniques. A distinctive feature of this work is its inclusion of photomicrographic plates, which offer visual evidence of adulteration at a microscopic level. These images not only enhance the scientific rigor of the text but also serve as invaluable tools for analysts and inspectors. Bell's systematic approach covers the legal, economic, and health implications of food adulteration, highlighting the urgent need for regulation and public awareness. The book is further enriched by a comprehensive bibliographical appendix, which guides readers to additional resources and contemporary research on the subject. Food Adulteration and Its Detection stands as a vital reference for chemists, public health officials, food industry professionals, and anyone concerned with food safety and consumer protection. Its historical significance and practical insights continue to resonate, offering a window into the origins of modern food safety standards and analytical practices.

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