Spices, Their Histories: Valuable Information for Grocers by Robert O. Fielding

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Author Fielding, Robert O.
LoC No. 10028340
Title Spices, Their Histories: Valuable Information for Grocers
Note Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Introduction -- Allspice or pimento -- Capsicum -- Cinnamon and cassia -- Cloves -- Ginger -- Mustard -- Nutmeg and mace -- Pepper -- Cumin, or cummin seed.
Credits Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "Spices, Their Histories: Valuable Information for Grocers" by Robert O. Fielding is a historical and informative publication aimed at the grocery trade, likely written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a detailed reference for grocers, focusing specifically on various spices, their origins, and characteristics. It provides insights into the commercial aspects of spices, making it particularly useful for those in the food retail industry. The book covers a wide range of spices, including allspice, capsicum, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, mace, pepper, and cumin. Each section explains the spice's botanical background, cultivation, historical usage, and practical applications. Fielding draws connections between the spices' flavors and their culinary uses while also addressing issues like adulteration and market conditions. With historical anecdotes and practical information, the book serves as both an educational tool and a guide for grocers seeking to enhance their knowledge of the spices they sell. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TX: Technology: Home economics
Subject Spices
Category Text
EBook-No. 60192
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 17, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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