Unlike many Western textbooks, Srilakshmi’s work specifically uses Indian Food Composition Tables and reflects dietary habits common in India.
New sections address the importance of organic farming and the science of biofortification to improve nutritional status. food+science+book+by+b+srilakshmi+pdf
The book examines food from chemical, biochemical, and physical perspectives, explaining the changes nutrients undergo when subjected to heat or storage. Key Features of Recent Editions (7th Edition and Beyond) Unlike many Western textbooks
It offers detailed accounts of different food groups, including cereals, pulses, nuts, milk, vegetables, fruits, and spices. and physical perspectives