Food Production Operations
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ISBN:
9780190124793
Publication date:
05/01/2021
Paperback
568 pages
Price: 875.00 INR
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ISBN:
9780190124793
Publication date:
05/01/2021
Paperback
568 pages
In its third edition, Food Production Operations, is a comprehensive text designed for students of degree and diploma courses in hotel management. The book introduces students to the world of professional cookery and covers all aspects of food production.
Rights: World Rights
Description
A new chapter on cheese in this edition shows how cheese gained worldwide popularity and became a staple of the dining experience. With its up-to-date coverage and practice-oriented approach, the book would also be useful to aspiring chefs, besides hotel management students.
Table of contents
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL KITCHENS
- Introduction to Cookery
- Hierarchy of Kitchen
- Layout of Kitchen Department
- Equipment and Fuels Used in the Kitchen
- Basic Menu Planning
PART II: BASIC FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
- Basic Principles of Cooking
- Classification of Fruits and Their Uses in Cooking
- Stocks
- Soups
- Sauces
- Salads
- Introduction to Meats
- Introduction to Fish and Shellfish
- Introduction to Eggs
- Seeds, Nuts, and Spices
- Introduction to Rice, Cereals, and Pulses
- Methods of Cooking
- Basic Commodities Used in Bakery and Pastry
- Bread Fabrication
- Basic Sponges and Cakes
- Pastes, Creams, Fillings, and Sauces
- Laminated Pastries
- Introduction to Indian Cooking
- Condiments, Herbs, and Spices Used in Indian Cuisine
- Masalas and Pastes
- Understanding Commodities and Their Usage in Indian Kitchen
- Basic Indian Gravies
- Cheese
Features
- Is based on the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT) syllabus
- Introduces the basics of Indian and Western cuisines
- Includes sections on food safety, new concepts in wine and food pairing, and game and poultry
- Throws light on the role of FSSAI in food industry and the importance of grooming in kitchen
- Explains the practical aspects of food production with photographs, tables, figures, and videos
- Includes assessment tools such as concept review questions and project exercises
Review
‘The book is a great collection of the required text matter and adequately covers all the topics as per the syllabi.’ - Dr. M K Dash, HoD and Principal, IHM, Gwalior ‘This is an excellent book straight from the heart of a passionate chef-academician who appreciates the need of the industry and also is in continuous touch with students, thereby understanding their needs and developing the content accordingly.’ - Amit Joshi, Assistant Professor, HoD, Food Production, School of Hotel Management and Tourism, LPU
Description
A new chapter on cheese in this edition shows how cheese gained worldwide popularity and became a staple of the dining experience. With its up-to-date coverage and practice-oriented approach, the book would also be useful to aspiring chefs, besides hotel management students.
Read MoreReviews
‘The book is a great collection of the required text matter and adequately covers all the topics as per the syllabi.’ - Dr. M K Dash, HoD and Principal, IHM, Gwalior ‘This is an excellent book straight from the heart of a passionate chef-academician who appreciates the need of the industry and also is in continuous touch with students, thereby understanding their needs and developing the content accordingly.’ - Amit Joshi, Assistant Professor, HoD, Food Production, School of Hotel Management and Tourism, LPU
Read MoreTable of contents
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL KITCHENS
- Introduction to Cookery
- Hierarchy of Kitchen
- Layout of Kitchen Department
- Equipment and Fuels Used in the Kitchen
- Basic Menu Planning
PART II: BASIC FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
- Basic Principles of Cooking
- Classification of Fruits and Their Uses in Cooking
- Stocks
- Soups
- Sauces
- Salads
- Introduction to Meats
- Introduction to Fish and Shellfish
- Introduction to Eggs
- Seeds, Nuts, and Spices
- Introduction to Rice, Cereals, and Pulses
- Methods of Cooking
- Basic Commodities Used in Bakery and Pastry
- Bread Fabrication
- Basic Sponges and Cakes
- Pastes, Creams, Fillings, and Sauces
- Laminated Pastries
- Introduction to Indian Cooking
- Condiments, Herbs, and Spices Used in Indian Cuisine
- Masalas and Pastes
- Understanding Commodities and Their Usage in Indian Kitchen
- Basic Indian Gravies
- Cheese
