Preservatives And Other Chemicals In Foods

Preservatives and Other Chemicals in Foods: Their Use and Abuse is a book written by Otto Folin in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the use and abuse of preservatives and other chemicals in food during the early 20th century. The author discusses the various types of preservatives used in food, including salicylic acid, benzoic acid, and formaldehyde. Folin also examines the effects of these chemicals on human health, including their potential to cause illness and disease. The book also covers the legal and regulatory aspects of food preservation, including the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. Overall, Preservatives and Other Chemicals in Foods is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of food preservation and the impact of chemicals on human health.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.