Culinary Foundations: Essential Food Principles

About the Book: Culinary foundations are the building blocks of successful cooking and food preparation. This book introduces essential food principles, including ingredient selection, cooking techniques, and food safety. It covers fundamental topics such as flavor development, recipe formulation, and kitchen management. Designed for culinary students, professional chefs, and food enthusiasts, the book provides practical knowledge and skills for mastering the art of cooking. It emphasizes the importance of understanding food principles to create high-quality and delicious dishes.

Print ISBN: 9781682509401 | $ 130 | 2025 | Paperback

Subject: Hospitality and Tourism

Editor: Dr. Trapali Maria

About the Editor: Dr. Trapali Maria is a Food Science professor with a Ph.D. specializing in food chemistry and processing methods. His research covers a wide array of topics, including bioactive compounds, antioxidants, functional food, and human nutrition. Dr. Maria's interests extend to food technology, engineering, process modeling, confectionery manufacturing, baking, and frying. His comprehensive understanding of food science and technology is reflected in his work, which aims to advance the knowledge and application of essential food principles.