Bøger af Frederick Accum

"A Treatise on Adulterations of Food and Culinary Poisons" by Frederick Accum is a pioneering work that exposes the alarming practices of food adulteration in 19th-century society. Accum, a renowned chemist, meticulously investigates the deceptive and often hazardous substances added to food items for economic gain. Through detailed analyses and scientific scrutiny, the book unveils the extent of contamination in various food products, from spices to beverages. Accum's work serves as a rallying cry for food safety and public health, urging readers to be vigilant consumers. This seminal treatise not only contributed to legislative efforts to regulate food quality but also laid the groundwork for modern food safety standards. In an era where the purity of consumables was a growing concern, Accum's comprehensive examination of culinary adulterations remains a landmark text, offering valuable historical insights and emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the integrity of our food supply.

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The book "" Culinary Chemistry; The Scientific Principles of Cookery, with Concise Instructions for Preparing Good and Wholesome Pickles, Vinegar, Conserves, Fruit Jellies, Marmalades, and Various Other Alimentary Substances Employed in Domestic Economy, with Observations on the Chemical Constitution and Nutritive Qualities of Different Kinds of Food. "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

Frontmatter -- Vorbericht -- Inhalt -- VORERINNERUNG -- Erster Theil. Baugrund -- Zweiter Theil. Bauholz -- Dritter Theil. Bausteine -- Register