Description Plants and plant-derived products make up the bulk of what we eat and drink every day, and people often wonder where their favorite Food or drink comes from.
A checklist of more than 800 of the most important and well-known Food Plants of the world..
Interesting facts about the historical and contemporary Uses of the various plant-derived products.
Introductory chapters on cereals, pulses (legumes), nuts and seeds, fruits, vegetables, Culinary herbs, sugar plants, beverages, spices and flavorings.
More than 1000 full-color photographs, showing the plants, flowers and plant parts that are used.
This expanded and revised edition of the book includes: Descriptions of more than 400 Food and flavor Plants and their close relatives, including origin, history, cultivation, harvesting, properties and Culinary uses.
It is written in easy-to-understand language but gives accurate scientific information on the Plants and their uses.
Food Plants of the World is a comprehensive overview of the Plants that provide us with food, beverages, spices and flavors.
This scientifically accurate photographic guide provides quick and informative answers.
Description Plants and plant-derived products make up the bulk of what we eat and drink every day, and people often wonder where their favorite Food or drink comes from
