Culinary Chemistry by Friedrich Christian Accum
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"Culinary Chemistry" by Friedrich Christian Accum is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the intersection of chemistry and cookery, aiming to elucidate the scientific principles that underlie food preparation and preservation. Through a blend of culinary instructions and chemical analysis, Accum contemplates food’s chemical composition and its nutritional qualities, promoting a deeper understanding of cooking as a form of chemistry. At the start of the
book, the author explains his motivation for publishing this volume and discusses the importance of understanding the chemistry involved in cookery. He introduces the notion that the kitchen functions as a chemical laboratory where various cooking processes—such as roasting, boiling, and stewing—transform raw ingredients into nutritious meals. Accum emphasizes the need to educate cooks on these chemical principles to avoid waste and enhance food preparation. He outlines the structure of the book, which will provide not only cooking methods but also insights into the proper selection and preservation of different food types. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Accum, Friedrich Christian, 1769-1838 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 07026068 |
| Title |
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. |
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Produced by deaurider, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking |
| Subject | Food poisoning |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60163 |
| Release Date | Aug 24, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 743 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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