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Food science

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AgNIC: Agriculture Network Information Center: A distributed network that provides access to agriculture related information and subject area guides, such as economics, animal science, food science, plant science, forestry, and natural resources. An online reference service is also included.
Author: AgNIC
Subjects: agriculture links, food science, forestry
DeweyClass: 630
Resource type: documents, index
AgriGator: Agricultural and Related Information: Collection of resources that provide agricultural and biological information. Also features AgriForum, a Web based program to facilitate the discussion of agricultural topics.
Author: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences
Subjects: agriculture links, food science
DeweyClass: 630
Resource type: index
AgView: A search and index tool to help navigate the Internet for data, information and resources related to agriculture.
Author: Information Dynamics
Subjects: agriculture links, crops, food science, forestry, horticulture, pest control, soil science
DeweyClass: 630
Resource type: index
BIDS RSC Databases: The BIDS RSC service provides access to seven databases supplied by The Royal Society of Chemistry, covering analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, health and safety, biotechnology, nutrition, mass spectrometry, and chemical industry news. Subscription required. Five of the databases contain bibliographic information: Analytical Abstracts (over 200,000 abstracts from 1980 onwards), Chemical Business NewsBase (over 430,000 abstracts from 1985 onwards, covering news of the worldwide chemical industry), Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Abstracts (over 400,000 abstracts from over 500 key journals since 1970), Chemical Safety NewsBase (40,000 abstracts from 1981 onwards, covering health and safety matters), and Mass Spectrometry Bulletin (over 44,000 bibliographic records from 800 journals since 1991). The other two databases are Chemical Safety Data Sheets (safety information for 550 chemicals) and the UK Nutrient Databank (authoritative database of 60 nutrients in 3000 foods).
Author: BIDS and the Royal Society of Chemistry
Subjects: biochemical safety, biotechnology, chemical data, chemical engineering, chemistry research, food science, nutrition, spectroscopy
DeweyClass: 540
Resource type: article abstracts, bibliography, reference data
Food and Drink Federation (FDF): Web site of the UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) offering industry news and market information. Also provides access to numerous FDF publications and reports pertaining to issues such as food safety, genetic modification, food hygiene, nutrition and food marketing. Reports are available in HTML or Word formats.
Author: Food and Drink Federation (FDF)
Subjects: food consumption, food industry, food production, food safety, food science
DeweyClass: 338.19
Resource type: documents, news, reference
Food Resource: Food Resource aims to provide access to images, documents and other food references via the Internet. Categories include associations and organisations, nutrition, fruits, safety and chemicals.
Author: Oregon State University
Subjects: food consumption, food production, food safety, food science
DeweyClass: 641.3
Resource type: index
Food Technology Web Site: Resource containing information on all aspects of food technology, specifically aimed at college and school students.
Author: Media Matters
Subjects: food production, food safety, food science
DeweyClass: 664
Resource type: directory
Frequently Asked Questions About Food Science, Nutrition and Safety: Brief answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about food and food topics, such as what is a good diet, is sugar harmful, is salt harmful, is a vegetarian diet better, what foods are good for arthritis, and what are junk foods. The four major headings are food and nutrition, food safety, additives and packaging, and science and food.
Author: Institute of Food Science and Technology
Subjects: arthritis, food safety, food science, nutrition
DeweyClass: 363.192
Resource type: documents
Glossary of Animal Substances: A summary of the meaning and derivation of numerous animal substances.
Author: Vegan Society
Subjects: food production, food science
DeweyClass: 641
Resource type: reference document
How Stuff Works: Set of guides offering an insight into the mechanisms behind engines and motors, items around the house such as fridges and batteries, electronic devices, things seen in public such as hot water towers, basic technologies such as gears, computers, digital technology, food, and the human body.
Author: Brain, Marshall
Subjects: computer programming - c++, food science, pneumatics, radiation, radio broadcasting, technology education
DeweyClass: 607
Resource type: guides
IFR: Institute of Food Research: IFR is one of the UK's bioscience institutes with multi-disciplinary expertise in food, health and environment forming the Bioscience Network. It undertakes independent science for food and health. Research at the Institute of Food Research stimulates industrial innovation, improves the safety of the food supply, helps consumers choose a healthy diet and contributes to the quality of food and ingredients.
Author: Institute of Food Research
Subjects: consumer advice, food safety, food science, nutrition
DeweyClass: 641.3
Resource type: documents, news
IFT: Institute of Food Technologists: Addresses for affiliates around the world. Information about events, awards, job opportunities and links to other web sites.
Author: Institute of Food Technologists
Subjects: agricultural technology, food science
DeweyClass: 664
Resource type: news
Institute of Food Science and Technology: IFST is the independent incorporated professional qualifying body for food scientists and technologists. It aims to serve the public interest by furthering the application of science and technology to all aspects of the supply of safe, wholesome, nutritious, and attractive food, both nationally and internationally. Online resources include IFST position statements on current food related topics such as listeria in cheese, Aids and the food handler, BSE, genetic modification, the use of irradiation for food quality and safety, salt, salmonella, and food allergens.
Author: Institute of Food Science and Technology
Subjects: food safety, food science
DeweyClass: 664
Resource type: documents
KVL: Department of Dairy and Food Science: Description of current activities in research and teaching, including details of degrees and courses available. Mainly in English.
Author: Department of Dairy and Food Science, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University
Subjects: food science, veterinary science
DeweyClass: 641.3
Resource type: institution
Life Sciences Online Resources: Provides academic resources for the following life science subject areas: Agronomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Botany, Food Science, Genetics, Microbiology and Pharmacology. Includes information on relevant university departments, news, journals and books, employment, commercial companies and upcoming events.
Author: icademic.org
Subjects: biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, botany, food science, genetics, microbiology, microbiology links, pharmacology
DeweyClass: 570
Resource type: index
NGfL: Food Technology: A resource for students and teachers supported by online analytical tools and direct links with professionals from the food industry. Case studies are supported by video clips of illustrative activities in industry and in the classroom.
Author: NGfL
Subjects: food production, food safety, food science
DeweyClass: 664
Resource type: directory
Not Just Cows: A guide to Internet resources in agriculture and related sciences.
Author: Drew, Wilfred
Subjects: agriculture links, food science
DeweyClass: 630
Resource type: index
Scientific Journals: Food Science and Nutrition: Set of links to journals relevant to food science and nutrition. Some have only subscription information online, others have tables of contents, abstracts or full text.
Author: Brownlow, Mark, science.komm
Subjects: food science, nutrition
DeweyClass: 641.3
Resource type: journal index
USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference 11-1: Database of the nutrient content of 5,900 different foods with information on food groups, nutrient content, weights, and measures.
Author: US Department of Agriculture
Subjects: food science, nutrition
DeweyClass: 641
Resource type: reference data
Vitamins and Minerals Guide: Listing of vitamins, their benefits, and information about food sources and nutrients.
Author: CNN
Subjects: food science, health promotion, nutrition
DeweyClass: 613.286
Resource type: documents