Describes, explains, and discusses biotechnology within the context of human nutrition, food production, and food processing. Suitable for undergraduate students in Food Science and Nutrition who do not have a background in molecular biology, this book provides explanations of various technically difficult aspects of biotechnology.
Unique in its approach, Introduction to Food Biotechnology describes, explains, and discusses biotechnology within the context of human nutrition, food production, and food processing. Written for undergraduate students in Food Science and Nutrition who do not have a background in molecular biology, it provides full explanations of many of the technically difficult aspects of biotechnology. The book addresses a comprehensive range of topics in food biotechnology: cell culture, transgenic organisms, regulatory policy, safety issues, and consumer concerns.
"This text is an excellent introduction to the world of food biotechnology. All food scientists, students, nutritionists, dietitians, and agricultural professionals will benefit from the information contained in this text."- Yukio Kakuda, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
