<p>“This amazing compendium covers food science and technology subjects with readability and depth. The four volumes merit praise for being an ambitious, well-executed project. The set will be a welcome for any library or resource center. … the set contains a wealth of readily retrievable information and is an asset to the field. … Highly recommended [for] all levels.” <br /> —J. M. Jones, College of St. Catherine, in <i>Choice,</i> Vol.43, No. 10, June 2006</p>
Advances in food science, technology, and engineering are occurring at such a rapid rate that obtaining current, detailed information is challenging at best. While almost everyone engaged in these disciplines has accumulated a vast variety of data over time, an organized, comprehensive resource containing this data would be invaluable to have. The Handbook of Food Science, Technology, and Engineering, 4 Volume Setis that resource, presenting the latest information available in a thorough, straightforward format.