Himalayan fermented foods : microbiology, nutrition, and ethnic values

Catalogs the wide array of extensively studied fermented items found in the Himalayas, including fermented fish and vegetables. This book isolates, characterizes, and identifies each probiotic microorganism based on modern phenotypic and genotypic characteristics.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tamang, Jyoti Prakash (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press , c2010
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. The Himalayas and food culture
  • 2. Fermented vegetables
  • 3. Fermented legumes
  • 4. Fermented milks
  • 5. Fermented cereals
  • 6. Ethnic fish products
  • 7. Ethnic meat products
  • 8. Ethnic starters and alcoholic beverages
  • 9. Antiquity and ethnic values
  • 10. Prospects of the Himalayan fermented foods