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Book, 2001
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Book, 2001
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An alphabetical guide to the nutritional, medical, and culinary uses of many plant products, condiments such as salt, vinegar, and soy sauce, and human-made flavorings like Aspartame and imitation bacon bits. Each one- to two-page entry includes basic information about the item, such as its origins and which parts are used in food; a nutritional profile; its uses as a flavoring; how it affects the body, including benefits, adverse effects, and plant/drug interactions; and how to use the item in food, around the house, in the garden, or as a home remedy. Appendices list herbs used only in commercial pharmaceuticals and herbs that are poisonous. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Lists over one hundred herbs, spices, and condiments, providing information on their nutritional profile, benefits, possible side effects, chemical makeup, and various uses.
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