Isbn: 9781332040391 - on the composition of food and how it is adulterated, practical directions for its analysis (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book from the mid-nineteenth century delves into the rampant adulteration of food and drink in the Victorian era. The author, a medical doctor, aimed to equip the public with practical methods to detect harmful or fraudulent ingredients in their food. The adulteration of common goods such as bread and beverages like wine and spirits posed serious health risks to unsuspecting consumers. The author provides detailed chemical analysis of various foods to help readers identify these adulterants. Additional chapters cover the adulteration of popular colonial goods like cocoa and sugar. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the challenges of food safety in the 19th century and underscores the enduring significance of vigilance in protecting public health. 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. …

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