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Food Plants Of The World

by Van Wyk, Ben-Erik

ISBN13:
9780881927436
ISBN10:
0881927430
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 2005-10-10
Publisher: Timber Pr
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Summary

Plants and plant-derived products make up the bulk of what we eat and drink every day, and people often wonder where their favourite food or drink comes from. This scientifically accurate photographic guide provides quick and colourful answers.

Author Biography

Ben-Erik van Wyk is a professor of Botany at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa (formerly Rand Afrikaans University)

Preface

(1)

Introduction

(1)

Regions of origin

(4)

Cereals

(2)

Pulses (legumes)

(2)

Nuts and seeds

(2)

Fruits

(4)

Vegetables

(6)

Culinary herbs

(2)

Sugars, gums, gels and starches

(2)

Beverages

(2)

Spices and flavours

(2)

The plants in alphabetical order

(356)

Nutrients, diet and health

392

(12)

Quick guide to food plants

404

(37)

Glossary

441

(5)

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