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Handbook of Spices, Seasonings, and Flavorings, Second Edition

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ISBN10: 084932842X
ISBN13: 9780849328428

Publisher: CRC Press

Price: $139.95
Pages: 330
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Publish date: Oktober 2006

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Discusses more than 200 individual spices, seasoning blends, and flavoring ingredients Covers cutting-edge flavor contributors such as flowers, wrappers, seafood flavorings, and much more Describes major regional ethnic cuisines and their characteristic flavor profiles and ingredients Includes methods for applying spices in product development and assuring proper quality control Designed to be a practical tool for the many diverse professionals who develop and market foods, the Handbook of Spices, Seasonings, and Flavorings combines technical information about spices-forms, varieties, properties, applications, and quality specifications - with information about trends, spice history, and the culture behind their cuisines. The book codifies the vast technical and culinary knowledge for the many professionals who develop and market foods. New to this edition is coverage of spice labeling and a chapter on commercial seasoning formulas. While many reference books on spices include alphabetized descriptions, the similarity between this book and others ends there. More than just a list of spices, this book covers each spice's varieties, forms, and the chemical components that typify its flavor and color. The author includes a description of spice properties, both chemical and sensory, and the culinary information that will aid in product development. She also explains how each spice is used around the world, lists the popular global spice blends that contain the spice, describes each spice's folklore and traditional medicine usage, and provides translations of each spice's name in global languages. Going beyond the scope of most spice books, this reference describes ingredients found among the world's cuisines that are essential in providing flavors, textures, colors, and nutritional value to foods. It explores how these ingredients are commonly used with spices to create authentic or new flavors. The author has created a complete reference book that includes traditionally popular spices and flavorings as well as those that are emerging in the US to create authentic or fusion products. Designed to help you meet the challenges and demands of today's dynamic marketplace, this book is a complete guide to developing and marketing successful products.

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