Sorting the beef from the bull : the science of food fraud forensics /

Illustrious analytical chemist Richard Evershed and science writer Nicola Temple explain the scientific tools and techniques that have revealed the century's biggest food fraud scams. They explore the arms race between scientists and adulterators as better techniques for detection spur more creative...

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Main Authors:	Evershed, Richard (Author), Temple, Nicola (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London : Bloomsbury Sigma, 2016.
Series:	Bloomsbury sigma series ; bk. 11.
Subjects:	Food > Analysis. Chemistry, Forensic. Food industry and trade > Corrupt practices. Food. Food industry and trade.
Summary:	Illustrious analytical chemist Richard Evershed and science writer Nicola Temple explain the scientific tools and techniques that have revealed the century's biggest food fraud scams. They explore the arms race between scientists and adulterators as better techniques for detection spur more creative and sophisticated means of adulteration, and review the up-and-coming techniques and devices that will help the industry and consumers fight food fraud in the future. Engagingly written, SORTING THE BEEF FROM THE BULL lifts the lid on the forensics involved, and brings to light the full story of a fascinating and underreported world of applied science.--AMAZON.