Food Science for Gardeners (eBook)

Grow, Harvest, and Prepare Nutrient Dense Foods

Robert Pavlis (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2024
224 Seiten
New Society Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-55092-772-6 (ISBN)

Infos

Everyone's guide to using the power of science to produce healthier and tastier fruits and vegetablesFrom 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 as well as phytonutrients and their anti-oxidant propertiesFactors affecting food safety such as pesticides, microplastics, bacteria, and other forms of chemical and biological contaminationThe pros and cons of a host of approaches to food storage and preservation, as well as an extensive variety of cooking methodsGardening techniques for growing nutritious foodA 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.AWARDSWINNER | 2025 International Book Awards: Home & Garden

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.10.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Ernährung / Diät / Fasten
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten
• ISBN-10: 1-55092-772-8 / 1550927728
• ISBN-13: 978-1-55092-772-6 / 9781550927726