Spices,

Abstract for v. 2: A reference text on the structure and chemical composition of spices provides useful information for those involved in the microscopic examination of spice samples, those associated with the production, manufacture, and distribution of spices, food analysts, and plant histology st...

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Main Author: Parry, John W. (John William), 1899-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, Chemical Pub. Co., 1969-
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Summary:Abstract for v. 2: A reference text on the structure and chemical composition of spices provides useful information for those involved in the microscopic examination of spice samples, those associated with the production, manufacture, and distribution of spices, food analysts, and plant histology students and researchers. The text material is organized under 3 sections: the morphology and histology of specific spices derived from a number of plant sources (rhyzomes, barks, floral parts, buds, fruits, seeds, miscellaneous seeds, unbelliferae, the aromatic leaves and herbs of labiatae, and miscellaneous aromatic leaves); the chemical composition of spices and their pH acidity measurements; and a collection of photomicrographs of the spices. A glossary of relevant terms is appended. (wz).
Item Description:Based on the author's The story of spices.
Physical Description:volumes illustrations 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (v. 1, pages 223-228).