<p>From the reviews:</p><p>"Ole G. Mouritsen’s 330-page tome, ‘Sushi: Food for the Eye, the Body & the Soul,’ is … lightweight. … cover everything that could possibly relate to the science, culture, or culinary art of sushi, and go even a bit further. … The book is also a visual masterpiece. … excellent reference for anybody with the remotest inquiry about sushi or any related topics. … respectable index, and a glossary of technical and Japanese terms at the end of the book acts as a good reference." (Sarah Everts, Chemical and Engineering News, November, 2009)</p><p>"The book, written by a biophysicist and amateur chef, describes everything you ever wanted to know about sushi – the ingredients, tools and processes involved in the preparation of sushi and its complementary dishes, together with a variety of other information … . This book, beautifully illustrated with photographs and original watercolours … and should be enjoyed by any reader who shares the author’s passion for sushi – including home preparation and consumption and the total experience of the sushi bar." (Jemima Tiller, Chemistry World, December, 2009)</p><p>"It was refreshing to peruse a lighter, brighter food-related book, when the refined ‘Sushi: food for the eye, the body & soul’ landed on my doorstep. … Making it all the more engaging, the book was written by a Danish professor of biophysics with a longstanding interest in gastronomy and its scientific basis." (VittlesVamp, December, 2009)</p><p>"It is very comprehensive, starting with the philosophy behind sushi, moving through the science of sushi and ending on the practicalities of preparing sushi. … The book is also aesthetically pleasing, with plenty of excellent photos and diagrams. … Overall, this was a very informative and fairly comprehensive book on sushi and Japanese cuisine. It is well written, fairly easy to understand, and visually appealing. … I recommend this book … ." (The Passionate Foodie, December, 2009)</p><p>“If you have ever wanted to know everything about sushi … then this is the book you’ve been waiting for. … a beautiful book that would sit comfortably on a coffee table, on a shelf of textbooks at a culinary arts academy, or in the kitchen. … The origins and cultural history of sushi are examined, as well as a thorough guide to all the ingredients and tools used in sushi preparation.” (EAT, January, 2010)</p><p>“Of all the books out there written in English about sushi, for me this one by Ole Mouritsen is possibly the most interesting. … Not only does this book explore the basic, key ingredients for sushi … it discusses a far wider range of ingredients and Japanese condiments. … The result – it answers many of the unanswered questions about sushi … . the illustrations and photographs used are of excellent quality and provide an added insight into the variety of ingredients used to make sushi.” (Sarah Wedgbury Consulting, February, 2010) </p><p>“This weighty tome is packed with more information … . that’s exactly where it shines. The author’s curiosity and passion about fish is evident throughout. … Sushi will educate readers on all aspects of fish–texture, taste and how they are served. … With an extensive glossary and a rich bibliography, Sushi will find its way onto the bookshelves of chefs and foodies the world over. After consuming this work, readers themselves should be given a PhD in sushi.” (Yukari Sakamoto, Metropolis, April, 2010) </p><p>“Sushi – Food for the eye, the body & the soul is the quintessential book on the science of sushi, how it contributes to wellness, and why people have such passion for sushi. … The book is a jewel for sushi lovers everywhere. … Still, for all the eye-popping presentation and first class printing, the heart of the book is in the text. … The writing is richly presented … . Descriptions can be quite technical yet keep an average reader like me enthralled.” (Afar, Chowhound, May, 2010)</p><p>“This book … is a thorough examinationof the culture and food science of Japanese sushi, is written by a Danish professor of biophysics. … It’s a molecular gastronomist’s dream book for sushi. … there are plenty of recipes and instructions for preparing sushi. … I am savoring every morsel of information from this excellent book.” (Culinaria Libris, September, 2010)</p>
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Professor of biophysics, University of Southern Danemark, Director, MEMPHYS - Center for Biomembrane Physics, Adjunct professor, Helsinki University of TechnologyPrincipal Areas of Research: Statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, computer simulation techniques, phase transitions and critical phenomena, biomembrane physics and chemistry, surface and interface physics, materials science, nano-science, drug delivery
Published more than 300 original research articles, reviews and scientific reports; the monographs: Computer Studies of Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena (Springer-Verlag, 1984); Life - as a Matter of Fat. The Emerging Science of Lipidomics (Springer Verlag, 2005); Sushi. Lidenskab, videnskab & sundhed (Jepsen & Co, Copenhagen, 2006); Co-edited four books on biophysics.
Awards: Gold Medal in Chemistry, Aarhus University, 1975; A/S De Danske Spritfabrikker's Centennial Award, 1981; Kirstine Meyer født Bjerrum's Mindelegat, 1984; Villum Kann Rasmussen's Research Prize, 1990; NKT Research Prize, 1998, for research achievements in soft condensed matter and biological physics; Hasselblad Foundation Research Award 1998; National Danish Research Communication Prize 2007; University of Southern Denmark Research Communication Prize 2007; Royal Society of Chemistry Bourke Award and Silver Medal 2008; European Lipid Science Award 2011.