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Description for Milk
Hardcover. Though milk is the sustaining and essential food of all mammals, the majority of the world's population cannot digest raw cow's milk. Of those that do drink milk regularly, most have never actually tasted raw milk. This book explores the myths and misconceptions surrounding the drink. Series: Edible. Num Pages: 144 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 40 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCV; WB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 350.
Milk, poured over cereal in the morning and splashed in coffee, is part of daily life in the West. Though milk is the sustaining and essential food of all mammals, and worldwide demand for it is growing every year, the majority of the world's population cannot digest raw cow's milk. Of those that do drink milk regularly, most have never actually tasted raw milk; what is known as milk today is a heavily treated version far removed from its natural state. In "Milk", Hannah Velten explores the myths and misconceptions surrounding the drink. Modern milk processing produces a safe, clean ... Read more
Milk, poured over cereal in the morning and splashed in coffee, is part of daily life in the West. Though milk is the sustaining and essential food of all mammals, and worldwide demand for it is growing every year, the majority of the world's population cannot digest raw cow's milk. Of those that do drink milk regularly, most have never actually tasted raw milk; what is known as milk today is a heavily treated version far removed from its natural state. In "Milk", Hannah Velten explores the myths and misconceptions surrounding the drink. Modern milk processing produces a safe, clean ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Series
Edible
Condition
New
Weight
350g
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861896568
SKU
V9781861896568
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Hannah Velten
Hannah Velten is a former agricultural journalist, and the author of Cow (Reaktion Books, 2007).
Reviews for Milk
Books in Reaktion's Edible series are paragons of their type; concise and flavorful, jammed with interesting facts, period photos and just a handful of recipes, in case you want to "do it yourself". I recommend these books to foodies and academics alike.
Robert Sietsema, restaurant critic for The Village Voice
Robert Sietsema, restaurant critic for The Village Voice