Food Science for Gardeners
New Society Publishers (Verlag)
978-0-86571-978-1 (ISBN)
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Everyone's guide to using the power of science to produce healthier and tastier fruits and vegetables
From garden to fork, Food Science for Gardeners is everyone's guide to optimizing the quality of garden produce and preparing the most delicious and nutritious food possible.
Beginning with a high-level overview of food quality and nutrient density, this invaluable resource then takes a deep, but accessible, dive into:
The essential nutrient groups—proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and fiber—as well as phytonutrients and their antioxidant properties
Factors affecting food safety such as pesticides, microplastics, bacteria, and other forms of chemical and biological contamination
The pros and cons of a host of approaches to storage and preservation including canning, drying, pickling, and fermentation
An extensive variety of cooking methods and how they affect nutrient availability
Gardening techniques for growing nutritious food, including the use of organic practices, selecting the right cultivars, and enhancing soil health to improve food quality
A complete section dedicated to the best growing methods for common fruits and vegetables.
Whether you're a home gardener, local food enthusiast, or small-scale farmer, Food Science for Gardeners demystifies the science of food, enabling you to put the best quality vegetables and fruits on your plate.
Robert Pavlis is a Master Gardener with over 45 years' experience in the art and science of horticulture, with a particular focus on soil chemistry and health. He is the owner and developer of Aspen Grove Gardens, a 6-acre botanical garden featuring 3,000 varieties of plants. A sought-after speaker and lecturer, Robert has published many articles in magazines such as Mother Earth News and Ontario Gardening. He maintains a widely read blog – gardenmyths.com – and a well-known YouTube channel, Garden Fundamentals, with tens of thousands of subscribers. Robert is the award-winning author of many published works, including the popular Soil Science for Gardeners series and Building Natural Ponds. He lives in Guelph, Canada.
Chapter 1: What is Food Science?
Chapter 2: Understanding Nutrition
Chapter 3: Food Safety - Chemical
Chapter 4: Food Safety - Biological
Chapter 5: Nutrient Density
Chapter 6: The Flavor of Food
Chapter 7: Growing Great Food
Chapter 8: Handling and Storing Food
Chapter 9: Preserving Food
Chapter 10: Cooking Food
Chapter 11: Growing and Serving Quality Food
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Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.10.2024 |
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Reihe/Serie | Garden Science Series |
Zusatzinfo | 25 Halftones, black and white |
Verlagsort | Gabriola Island |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
Gewicht | 354 g |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken |
Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Ernährung / Diät / Fasten | |
Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten | |
ISBN-10 | 0-86571-978-0 / 0865719780 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-86571-978-1 / 9780865719781 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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