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The Science of Food
Marty Jopson
Extent: 224 pages
Size: 198x129mm
Publication Date: 07/09/2017
About the Book
In this fascinating and easily digestible book, The One Show’s resident scientist Marty Jopson takes us on a mouth-watering tour of the twenty-first century kitchen and the everyday food miracles that we all take for granted.
Ever wondered what modified starch is and why it’s in so much of the food we buy? What do instant mash and freeze-dried coffee have in common? What’s the real truth behind the five-second rule? And as the world population grows and the pressure on agriculture to produce more cost-effective and sustainable products increases, what could the future hold for both farmers and consumers?
From mindboggling microbiology to ingenious food processing techniques and gadgets, The Science of Food takes a look at the details that matter when it comes to what we eat and how we cook, and lays bare the science behind how it all works. By understanding the chemistry, physics and biology of the food we cook, buy and prepare, we can all become better consumers and happier cooks!
Publication Date: 07/09/2017
Price: £5.99
ISBN: 9781782438632
Categories: Science - History - Philosophy
About the Book
About the Author
Dr Marty Jopson studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge University before going on to achieve a PhD in Cell Biology. He is the resident science reporter on BBC One’s The One Show. Marty has been working in television for twenty years, on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, The Discovery Channel and National Geographic. He is a prop builder and has been performing stage science around the UK for many years. His previous books include The Science of Everyday Life and The Science of Food, which combined have sold 45,000 copies. His website is martyjopson.co.uk
Reviews
- 'Just when you thought there was nothing more to be said or written about the food we eat and how we cook it, along comes this delightfully captivating book that turns your kitchen into a chemistry lab. Jopson overturns many widely-held beliefs and makes the mundane fascinating, from the science behind instant mash, mayonnaise and processed cheese, to why we crave chocolate and hate sprouts. Oh, and the five second rule is nonsense. I've already been dining out on the facts in this little jewel', Jim Al Khalili
- 'Well tasty, and fascinating to boot. Wish I'd written it', Stefan Gates
- 'All in all this is a delightful cheese soufflé of a book. Light and tasty but enough content to satisfy the appetite for information', PopularScience.co.uk