Detection of Fraud and of Health: Protection of Adulteration of Food and Drink; Plain and Simple Directions for Detecting Them; The Deleterious ... on the Human, System, Means (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

M. L. Byrn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332262049 ISBN 13: 9780332262048

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Protect yourself from food fraud with practical, plain‑spoken tests you can use today.

This durable guide shows simple methods to spot adulteration in common foods and household goods, helping you protect health and make informed choices.

This edition translates a 19th‑century work into clear, usable steps. It focuses on everyday items—arrowroot, bread, milk, tea, vinegar, and more—plus worries about lead exposure and other risky additives. The book explains what to look for, how to test at home, and what mild, reliable indicators mean for safety and quality.

• Learn quick checks you can perform in your kitchen or at the market to detect common adulterants.
• Understand how certain substances alter color, texture, or smell, and what that signals about purity.
• See straightforward tests for a range of items, from staples to kitchen staples and beverages.
• Grasp the broader idea of protecting health through awareness of lead and other hazards in everyday products.

Ideal for curious cooks, caregivers, and anyone who wants a practical, no‑nonsense approach to safer food choices. If you want a straightforward, old‑school guide to spotting fraud and safeguarding health, this edition is for you.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332262049
• ISBN 13: 9780332262048
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 172