This classic book is your easy-to-use reference on all aspects of food, written by an expert team of nutritionists and food writers.
Consult the nutrient tables for the absolute facts about the foods in your diet, from standard items to exotic ingredients.
Features:
- entries on 1,500 foods from many cultures
- 1,000 colour photographs
- detailed nutrient analyses of all the foods we eat
- facts about the origin and history of foods, buying and storage, preparation and use
- nutritional essays on the major food categories
