Excerpt from Food: Its Adulterations, and the Methods for Their Detection
IT Will facilitate the comprehension of much that is to follow, and enable us to answer questions Which Will he often put to as as to the quality, genuineness, wholesomeness, and quantity of the various kinds of food consumed, if we first bestow a few observations upon the functions performed by the several classes and kinds of food, and the amounts necessary to the growth, sustenance, and maintenance of the body in a state of health.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the vital subject of food adulteration, a concern that was particularly pressing in the Victorian era. The author, a leading medical expert of his time, provides a comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding the various ways in which food was being tampered with. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamental science of nutrition and the various methods employed to preserve food, to the specific adulterations found in common foods like bread, milk, meat, and even wine. The author meticulously analyzes the chemical composition of different food items and their adulterants, equipping readers with the knowledge to identify impurities and understand their potential health risks. The book also explores the impact of adulterated food on public health, including the dangers of consuming contaminated water and the consequences of using hard water for domestic purposes. This detailed exploration of food adulteration during a period of significant industrialization and urbanization offers valuable insights into the challenges of safeguarding public health and the importance of informed consumer choices. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781527864320_0
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