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Washoku, Japanese food

"Explore the Health Benefits of Traditional Japanese Food. Traditional Japanese cuisine called “Washoku” was designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2013 because of its harmonious blend of culture, nutrition, and beauty. Washoku incorporates knowledge of nature and sustainable f...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: American Chemical Society Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Inc
Other Authors: Kobori, Masuko (Editor), Nabetani, Hiroshi (Editor), Yokoyama, Wallace (Editor), Liu, LinShu (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC American Chemical Society 2022, 2022
Series:ACS symposium series
Subjects:
Cooking, Japanese
Diet / Japan
Food Habits / Japan
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Collection: ACS Symposium Series - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:"Explore the Health Benefits of Traditional Japanese Food. Traditional Japanese cuisine called “Washoku” was designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2013 because of its harmonious blend of culture, nutrition, and beauty. Washoku incorporates knowledge of nature and sustainable food production to prepare food by traditional methods and presentation in a unique Japanese style. Washoku emphasizes a well-balanced diet that is associated with the high life expectancy in Japan. True gourmets enjoy Japanese meals not only for their taste but also for the artistic presentation and beauty. This book reviews the recent advancements in Japanese food research and the relationship between Japanese food and culture."--
Item Description:Distributed in print by Oxford University Press
Physical Description:134 pages illustrations
ISBN:9780841297388

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