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The World of Spice

The World of Spice

Hardback (25 Sep 2003)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Part two of the book is an illustrated encyclopaedia of over 60 spices in all their various forms, including roots, bark, berries, seeds, flowers, leaves, fruits, vegetables, nuts and resins. This extensive directory explores the appearance, aroma, taste, commercial value, distribution, cultivation, preparation and domestic and medicinal usage of each individual spice. It includes common favourites such as chilli, ginger, nutmeg and pepper as well as the more mysterious and exotic varieties such as annatto, epazote, mastic and zedoary.

About the Publisher

Kyle Books

Kyle Books was founded in 1991 in Kyle's garage in London. Now, 23 years on, we are widely acknowledged as one of the UK's leading publishers in the areas of cookery, health, lifestyle and gardening. Our books inspire, assist and inform, each written by talented authors from creative chefs to garden experts, fitness & diet consultants to beauty gurus, handicrafters to grammar enthusiasts and many more inbetween!

Book information

ISBN: 9781856264723
Publisher: Octopus
Imprint: Kyle Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 641.3383
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 240
Weight: 1234g
Height: 262mm
Width: 233mm
Spine width: 20mm