eBook - ePub
Ethnoscience
Insights into Nutrition and Cultural Foundations
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- English
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- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Ethnoscience
Insights into Nutrition and Cultural Foundations
About this book
Ethnoscience: Insights into Nutrition and Cultural Foundations, the first book in the series Culinary Synergies: Exploring Nutrition and Science in Gastronomy, a five-book exploration into food education, innovation, and preservation, encompasses everything from flavor chemistry and sensory science to the role of micro- and macronutrients in traditional and culturally specific diets. The book begins with an introduction to the discovery of food through nutrition and cultural identity, discussing modern technological advances such as machine learning, digital tools, and sustainability. It then moves into the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia, where food diversity and ingredient preparation's influence on nutritional value are discussed.Section two highlights Southern Europe, focusing on foraging and the health benefits of fermented foods and more. Finally, section three introduces sustainable and indigenous farming practices in North Africa, along with healing herbs, their medicinal properties, and much more. Each section includes case studies highlighting nutrition, innovation, and health.
- Provides a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between culinary tradition, scientific understanding, and nutritional considerations within gastronomy
- Explores traditional food practices, ingredients, and techniques from Southeast Asia, Southern Europe, and North Africa
- Promotes the latest research and case studies on the nutritional and environmental implications of specific food choices surrounding culture and diet
- Equips professionals with the knowledge needed to provide culturally relevant services in healthcare, nutrition, and food industries
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Table of contents
- Title of Book
- I: Introduction
- II: Discovering food through nutrition and cultural identity
- III: Culinary traditions and nutritional aspects of foods in Southeast Asia
- IV: Culinary traditions and nutritional aspects of foods in Southern Europe
- V: Culinary traditions and nutritional aspects of foods in North Africa
- Index
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Yes, you can access Ethnoscience by Tanmay Sarkar,Charles Brennan,Walid Elfalleh,Slim Smaoui,Jalloul Bouajila in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Nutrition, Dietics & Bariatrics. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.