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The World Atlas of Fermented Foods and Drinks.

De Gruyter University of California Complete eBook-Package 2026 Available online

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Albala, Ken.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Fermented foods.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (273 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Berkeley : University of California Press, 2026.
Summary:
A global tour of the fascinating world of fermentation. The World Atlas of Fermented Foods and Drinks explores the many ways that people across the world use fermentation to transform their cuisines. Elegantly illustrated with beautiful photos and maps, this book provides a complete guide to 140 ferments, from kimchi and cheese to kvass and pulque. Blending the science behind the microbes with culinary history, Ken Albala reveals the cultural connections between the techniques, ingredients, and rituals of the world's wildly diverse fermented foods. Each entry is a celebration of the magical range of flavors that fermentation can produce and includes details on how to make and consume the food or drink. Throughout, Albala weaves in fascinating insights on similarities and differences between ferments, how ferments spread during human migrations, and why they remain so essential to the gastronomic heritage of people everywhere. Stunningly comprehensive and packed with flavor, The World Atlas of Fermented Foods and Drinks will inspire readers to try delicious new foods and experiment with this long-standing culinary tradition.
Contents:
Cover
Title Page
Contents
Exploring Fermentation
Part One: The World of Fermented Foods And Drinks
What is Fermentation?
History of Ideas about Fermentation
Fermentation and Health
Domestic vs. Commercial Production
Globally Important Ferments
Part Two: The Atlas of Fermented Foods And Drinks
Sub-Saharan Africa
North Africa and the Middle East
Western and Northern Asia
South Asia
East Asia
Southeast Asia
Oceania
Nordic Europe
Eastern Europe and the Balkans
Western Europe
Latin America
North America
Further Reading
Index
Image Credits
Copyright.
Notes:
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
0-520-42288-0
OCLC:
1591760137

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