This third edition laboratory manual was written to accompany Food Analysis Fifth Edition by
the same author. New to this third edition of the laboratory manual are four introductory
chapters that complement both the textbook chapters and the laboratory exercises. The 24
laboratory exercises in the manual cover 21 of the 35 chapters in the textbook. Many of the
laboratory exercises have multiple sections to cover several methods of analysis for a
particular food component or characteristic. Most of the laboratory exercises include the
following: background reading assignment objective principle of method chemicals reagents
precautions and waste disposal supplies equipment procedure data and calculations
questions and references. This laboratory manual is ideal for the laboratory portion of
undergraduate courses in food analysis.
