[Annotatie]: Survey of the plants that provide food, beverages, spices and flavourings. 800 colour photos[Inhoudsopgave]: Preface6(1)Introduction7(1)Regions of origin8(4)Cereals12(2)Pulses (legumes)14(2)Nuts and seeds16(2)Fruits18(4)Vegetables22(6)Culinary herbs28(2)Sugars, gums, gels and starches30(2)Beverages32(2)Spices and flavours34(2)The plants in alphabetical order36(356)Nutrients, diet and health392(12)Quick guide to food plants404(37)Glossary441(5)Further reading446(2)Acknowledgements and photo credits448(2)General Index450