Many edible plants considered exotic in the Western world are actually quite mainstream in other cultures. This volume provides comprehensive coverage of tropical and semitropical food plants, reviewing scientific and technological information as well as their culinary uses. A user-friendly format enables readers to easily locate information on botanical and agricultural aspects, economic and social importance, food uses, storage, preparation, and potential toxicity. The book also contains a chapter that reviews important historical, economic, geopolitical, health, environmental, and ethical…mehr
Many edible plants considered exotic in the Western world are actually quite mainstream in other cultures. This volume provides comprehensive coverage of tropical and semitropical food plants, reviewing scientific and technological information as well as their culinary uses. A user-friendly format enables readers to easily locate information on botanical and agricultural aspects, economic and social importance, food uses, storage, preparation, and potential toxicity. The book also contains a chapter that reviews important historical, economic, geopolitical, health, environmental, and ethical considerations associated with exotic food plants. The book is enhanced by more than 200 drawings, many chosen from historical art of extraordinary quality.
Dr. Ernest Small received a doctorate in plant evolution from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1969 and has since been employed with the Research Branch of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, where he presently holds the status of Principal Research Scientist. He is the author of over 300 scientific publications on plants and 13 books, several of which have received major awards. Dr. Small's career has included dozens of appearances as an expert botanical witness in court cases, acting as an adviser to national governments, presenting numerous invited university and professional association lectures, supervising post-graduate students at various universities, participating in international societies and committees, journal editing, and media interviews.
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Introduction. Statistical Summary and Format of Presentation for the Exotic. Food Plants. Acai Berry. Acerola (Barbados Cherry). Akee. Allspice (Pimento). Arrowroot. Asafetida. Bamboo.Baobab. Bay. Betelnut. Breadfruit. Cacti. Candlenut. Cape Gooseberries and Tomatillo: Physalis Species. Caper. Carambola, Star Fruit. Carob. Cashew. Cassabanana. Ceriman. Chayote. Cherimoya and Atemoya. Chinese Artichoke. Citron. Clove. Coca. Coco De Mer (Double Coconut). Culantro. Cumin and Black Cumin. Cycads. Durian. Epazote. Feijoa. Fenu Greek. Galangal. Ginger. Ginkgo. Goji. Grass Pea. Guarana. Guava. Gum Arabic. Hemp (Hempseed). Horseradish Tree. Jackfruit. Japanese Vegetables. Jicama. Jujube. Kava. Khat. Kiwi. Kumquat. Lemongrass. Lemon Verbena. Loofah. Loquat. Lychee, Longan, and Rambutan. Macadamia Nut. Mangosteen. Medlar. Melons (Exotic). Miracle Fruit. Myrrh. Neem. Noni (Indian Mulberry). Nutmeg and Mace. Oca. Okra. Opium Poppy. Palmyra Palm. Passionfruit (Granadilla). Peach Palm. Pepino. Padilla. Persimmon. Pomegranate. Quinine. Rooibos Tea. Rose Apple. Roselle. Saffron. Sago Palm. Sapodilla. Sapote. Sarsaparilla. Sea Buckthorn. Spinach (Exotic Species). Stevia. Sweetsop and Soursop. Tamarind. Tobacco. Tree Tomato (Tamarillo). Turmeric. Vietnamese Herbs. Wasabi. Water Chestnut. WaxGourd. Wonderberry and Garden Huckleberry.Yard-Long Bean. Zedoary. Appendices. Index.
