The latest edition of the most respected internationally-recognized reference in food chemistry for over 30 years, Fennema's Food Chemistry introduces new contributing experts for several chapters and examines the latest research in biotechnology in an entirely new chapter: Impact of Biotechnology on Food Supply and Quality. All chapters reflect recent updates and advances and, where appropriate, expand and evolve their focus to highlight recent findings in molecular interactions and the connection between bioactive agents in food and human health. Divided into three sections the book covers major and minor food components as well as food systems. Useful appendices include the international system of units, conversion factors, and Greek alphabet.