Isbn: 9781025999166 - spices and condiments (3 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Spices and Condiments' provides a thorough examination of the various plants and substances used throughout history to season and preserve food. Written by James B. McNair, this informative work explores the botanical origins, chemical compositions, and historical significance of global flavorings. From common pantry staples like pepper and cinnamon to more exotic aromatics, the book details the cultivation, harvesting, and processing methods that bring these essential ingredients from the field to the table. Beyond their culinary applications, the text delves into the economic impact and medicinal uses associated with various spices, illustrating how the quest for these precious commodities shaped global trade routes and cultural exchanges. Readers will find detailed descriptions of the properties that define each condiment, offering insight into the science of flavor. 'Spices and Condiments' remains a valuable resource for students of botany, food science, and culinary history, providing a window into the natural history of the ingredients that have defined human cuisine for centuries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…