Include access to online course materials.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An overview of food and the living systems of the natural environment and the relationship to food science -- How to interpret research -- Sensory evaluation -- Composition of food -- Meat and meat replacements -- Fish and poultry -- Milk cheese and dairy replacements -- Eggs and egg replacements -- Vegetarianism -- Fruits and vegetables -- Grains, flour, cereals, rice, and pasta -- Yeast and quick breads/cake -- Fats and oils -- Sugar and sugar replacements -- Beverages -- Food preservation and packaging -- End matter.