: Covers the general properties of major (water, lipids, proteins, carbohydrates) and minor (vitamins, minerals) food components. It also introduces various food additives such as preservatives, colorants, and texturizers.
: Outlines essential wet chemistry methods, sampling techniques, and instrumental food analysis used to verify food composition. Handbook of Food Chemistry
The handbook examines the chemical composition of raw materials and the complex reactions that occur during production and storage. It is structured into five key sections: : Covers the general properties of major (water,