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基本説明
Provides comprehensive coverage of tropical and semitropical food plants, reviewing scientific and technological information, as well as their culinary uses.
Full Description
Many edible plants considered exotic in the Western world are actually quite mainstream in other cultures. While some of these plants are only encountered in ethnic food markets or during travels to foreign lands, many are now finding their way onto supermarket shelves. Top 100 Exotic Food Plants provides comprehensive coverage of tropical and semitropical food plants, reviewing scientific and technological information as well as their culinary uses.
Wide-ranging in scope, this volume's coverage includes plants that produce fruits, vegetables, spices, culinary herbs, nuts, and extracts. A user-friendly format enables readers to easily locate information on botanical and agricultural aspects, economic and social importance, food uses, storage, preparation, and potential toxicity. The book also contains an introductory chapter that reviews important historical, economic, geopolitical, health, environmental, and ethical considerations associated with exotic food plants. Thoroughly referenced with more than 2000 literature citations, this book is enhanced by more than 200 drawings, many chosen from historical art of extraordinary quality.
This timely volume also highlights previously obscure edible plants that have recently become prominent as a result of sensationalistic media reports stemming from their inherently entertaining or socially controversial natures. Some of these plants include the acai berry, kava, hemp, and opium poppy. A scholarly yet accessible presentation, the book is filled with numerous memorable, fascinating, and humorous facts, making it an entertaining and stimulating read that will appeal to a broad audience.
Contents
Introduction. Statistical Summary and Format of Presentation for the Exotic. Food Plants. Acai Berry. Acerola (Barbados Cherry). Akee. Allspice (Pimento). Arrowroot. Asafetida. Bamboo.Baobab. Bay. Betelnut. Breadfruit. Cacti. Candlenut. Cape Gooseberries and Tomatillo: Physalis Species. Caper. Carambola, Star Fruit. Carob. Cashew. Cassabanana. Ceriman. Chayote. Cherimoya and Atemoya. Chinese Artichoke. Citron. Clove. Coca. Coco De Mer (Double Coconut). Culantro. Cumin and Black Cumin. Cycads. Durian. Epazote. Feijoa. Fenu Greek. Galangal. Ginger. Ginkgo. Goji. Grass Pea. Guarana. Guava. Gum Arabic. Hemp (Hempseed). Horseradish Tree. Jackfruit. Japanese Vegetables. Jicama. Jujube. Kava. Khat. Kiwi. Kumquat. Lemongrass. Lemon Verbena. Loofah. Loquat. Lychee, Longan, and Rambutan. Macadamia Nut. Mangosteen. Medlar. Melons (Exotic). Miracle Fruit. Myrrh. Neem. Noni (Indian Mulberry). Nutmeg and Mace. Oca. Okra. Opium Poppy. Palmyra Palm. Passionfruit (Granadilla). Peach Palm. Pepino. Padilla. Persimmon. Pomegranate. Quinine. Rooibos Tea. Rose Apple. Roselle. Saffron. Sago Palm. Sapodilla. Sapote. Sarsaparilla. Sea Buckthorn. Spinach (Exotic Species). Stevia. Sweetsop and Soursop. Tamarind. Tobacco. Tree Tomato (Tamarillo). Turmeric. Vietnamese Herbs. Wasabi. Water Chestnut. WaxGourd. Wonderberry and Garden Huckleberry.Yard-Long Bean. Zedoary. Appendices. Index.
