Publisher's Synopsis
Foods And Their Adulteration: Origin, Manufacture And Composition Of Food Products is a comprehensive book by Harvey W. Wiley that provides a detailed account of the origin, manufacturing process, and composition of various food products. The book delves deep into the subject of food adulteration, which is the practice of adding inferior or harmful substances to food products to increase their weight or enhance their appearance. The book covers a wide range of food products, including milk, butter, cheese, bread, meat, fish, and canned foods. It discusses the various methods of adulteration, the harmful effects of adulterated food on human health, and the measures that can be taken to prevent food adulteration. The author also provides a historical perspective on the subject, tracing the evolution of food adulteration from ancient times to the present day. He highlights the role of government agencies and regulatory bodies in ensuring the safety and purity of food products, and the challenges they face in enforcing food safety regulations. Overall, Foods And Their Adulteration: Origin, Manufacture And Composition Of Food Products is an essential resource for anyone interested in the subject of food safety and adulteration. It is a well-researched and informative book that provides valuable insights into the complex world of food production and regulation.Complete Title: Foods And Their Adulteration: Origin, Manufacture and Composition of Food Products; Description of Common Adulterations, Food Standards and National Food Laws and Regulations. The pioneering work in the field by the man chiefly responsible for the creation of the FDA. Things were most decidedly not better in the ""good old days"", before modern pure-food laws. Eye-opening and, believe it or not, entertaining reading.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
