Food Toxicology

William Helferich, Carl K. Winter9780849327605, 0849327601

This book presents important topics relating to food safety and toxicology. Approximately a dozen articles cover topics such as food allergens, dietary estrogens, anti-toxicants in food, risk evaluation and regulatory toxicology. Each chapter is authored by an expert in the field. Food Toxicology discusses both natural toxins and synthetic toxins, such as pesticides; the potential toxicity and anti-toxicity of food additives; and the types of food allergens and their various diagnosis.