Overview of food science and technology
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Food and Drink encyclopedias from Oxford Reference Online
Food and Drink Encyclopedias from Oxford Reference Online
Search or browse across four subject encyclopedias and dictionaries with over 7500 entries. References are linked via Get VText.
Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z from Gale Virtual Reference Library
Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z from Gale
Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z is a searchable and browseable encyclopedia covering topics in general nutrition, food science, and human development.
Encyclopedia of Products & Industries - Manufacturing from Gale Virtual Reference Library
Encyclopedia of Products & Industries - Manufacturing from Gale Virtual Reference Library
The Encyclopedia of Products & Industries - Manufacturing provides full-text essays on industrial codes, product overviews, markets, key manufacturers, supply chain logistics, distribution channels, key users, adjacent markets, research and development, current trends, target markets, and related organizations.
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