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Culinary, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism



Food Fundamentals, 9/E
Margaret McWilliams, Ph.D., R.D., Professor Emeritus, California State University, Los Angeles

ISBN-10: 0132412357
ISBN-13: 9780132412353

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2009
Format: Cloth; 576 pp
Published: 07/16/2008

Suggested retail price: $104.80
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For courses in Introductory Foods and Introductory Food Preparation.

 

This book explains the how’s and the why’s that are basic to the production of safe, high-quality foods. Its goal is to help students develop an understanding of food preparation and science within the context of societal concerns related to health and food safety. By integrating scientific principles of food preparation with the basic production techniques, it enables students to develop a strong foundation in each of the topics. This edition retains popular features such as Science Notes, Cultural Accents, and Ingredient Highlights and contains a new feature focusing on food evaluation.

For courses in Introductory Foods and Introductory Food Preparation.

 

This book explains the how’s and the why’s that are basic to the production of safe, high-quality foods. Its goal is to help students develop an understanding of food preparation and science within the context of societal concerns related to health and food safety. By integrating scientific principles of food preparation with the basic production techniques, it enables students to develop a strong foundation in each of the topics. This edition retains popular features such as Science Notes, Cultural Accents, and Ingredient Highlights and contains a new feature focusing on food evaluation.

 

New to this Edition

 

New! Chapter on food safety has been expanded–See Chapter 3.

·        Emphasizes the importance of safe food handling, food handler hygiene, control of waste, food-borne illnesses and more!

 

New! Judging Points discuss how to evaluate a variety of foods and their quality such as:

·        Subjective and Objective Evaluation

·        Salad Preparation

·        Deep Fat Frying

·        White Sauces

·        Cream Soup

·        Cornstarch Pudding and more!

 

Hallmark Features

 

A three-section organization–includesFoundation for Food Study; Food Preparation; and Food in the Context of Life.

·        Outlines material in an easy to follow sequence.

 

Cultural Accent Boxes foster an appreciation of foods in various cultures and features topics such as:

·        Flavors from Abroad

·        Fruits from Afar

·        Parsley, Italian Parsley, or Cilantro

·        Mochi

·        Japanese Tea Ceremony

·        Blending Cuisines and more!

 

  

Ingredient Highlightsappear throughout the text. 

·        Heightens interest in unusual ingredients to help generate acceptance and use of a broad range of foods.

 

Science Notesappear throughout the text.

·        Provides clear explanations of the chemical and physical principles involved in foods and their preparation.

 

Current tablesappear throughout the text.

·        Includes Dietary Reference Intakes for Individuals (Vitamins and Elements) and Recommended Intakes for Individuals (Macronutrients).

 

Into the Web feature–appears throughout the text.

·        Keeps readers abreast of the latest development in the field.

 

Numerous illustrations, more color photos, and a color insert–illustrate the importance of color in food preparation (e.g., various pigments in acid and alkali).

·        Shows various foods in living color to help bring the subject alive for students.

·        Gives students a more visually appealing book, and a better understanding of the foods discussed in chapters throughout it.

 

Emphasis on vocabulary–defines key words in the margins throughout, and features a book-end glossary.

·        Helps students develop a professional vocabulary and makes material easier to comprehend.

New to this Edition

 

New! Chapter on food safety has been expanded–See Chapter 3.

·        Emphasizes the importance of safe food handling, food handler hygiene, control of waste, food-borne illnesses and more!

 

New! Judging Points discuss how to evaluate a variety of foods and their quality such as:

·        Subjective and Objective Evaluation

·        Salad Preparation

·        Deep Fat Frying

·        White Sauces

·        Cream Soup

·        Cornstarch Pudding and more!

 

Table of Contents

 

SECTION I — Foundation for Food Study

Chapter 1.    Food for Today                                                                                            

Chapter 2.    Nutrition and Food                                                                                       

Chapter 3.    Food Safety                                                                                                 

 

SECTION II — Food Preparation

Chapter 4.    Factors in Food Preparation                                                                         

Chapter 5.    Vegetables                                                                                                   

Chapter 6.    Fruits                                                                                                            

Chapter 7.    Salads and Salad Dressing                                                                            

Chapter 8.    Fats and Oils                                                                                                

Chapter 9.    Carbohydrates: Sugar                                                                                   

Chapter 10.  Carbohydrates: Starches and Cereals                                                             

Chapter 11.  Proteins: Milk and Cheese                                                                            

Chapter 12.  Proteins: Eggs                                                                                               

Chapter 13.  Proteins: Meat, Poultry, and Fish                                                                   

Chapter 14.  Leavening Agents                                                                                         

Chapter 15.  Basics of Batters and Doughs                                                                        

Chapter 16.  Breads                                                                                                         

Chapter 17.  Cakes, Cookies, and Pastries                                                                       

Chapter 18.  Beverages                                                                                                    

Chapter 19.  Preserving Food                                                                                           

 

SECTION III — Food in the Context of Life

Chapter 20.  Menu Planning and Meal Preparation                                                            

Chapter 21.  Meal Service and Hospitality

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