Click "Food Science and Technology" to browse topics and link to encyclopedia articles or type you terms in the search box.
Articles vary in the amount of detail, but you may be able to find information on the following aspects of foods: production, processing, testing for quality, etc. All articles include a bibliography and may include links to related sites, such as those of professional groups and associations.
On the home page note a list of categories. Click categories to browse publication titles. Note the "Food Laws and Regulations" category for information on standards and "Food Engineering & Processing" for information on how the food is produced.
Search tip: Go to Advanced search to view a list of publications and search across all of them or just the desired ones.
May help to identify controversies.
Search tip: enter your search term(s) in the box. In the third box in drop-down menu instead of "All Subject Areas" select "Food Science."
You will find some broad reference resources like the ones listed below as well as ones specific to a certain industry, such as meat or dairy production.
Selected resources useful for this project
Data Sourcebook for Food Scientists and Technologists
Includes information such as legal classifications (for example, for liquor), USDA requirements (for example, required percentage of meat in meat products), information on biotechnology, etc.
Food Industries Manual (24th Edition)
This book is the one-stop reference source for the food industry. It covers all aspects of the production of food, from its origin through packaging, storage, etc.
Handbook of Indices of Food Quality and Authenticity
This book addresses the development of the concept of food quality, safety and authenticity and provides a lot of factual information related to quality standards. This resource can also be used to identify some problems and controversies related to the production and safety of foods.
Wiley Encyclopedia of Food Science and Technology (2nd Edition) Volumes 1-4
This encyclopedia features A-to-Z coverage of all aspects of food science, including the properties, analysis, and processing of foods; genetic engineering of new food products; and nutrition.
"The Worldwatch Institute is an independent research organization known around the world for its accessible, fact-based analysis of critical global issues. Worldwatch research is the gold-standard for sustainability analysis for decision makers in government, civil society, business, and academia." (From the mission statement on the Institute's Web site).
Selected publications
WorldWatch magazine "explores current issues in energy, population, biodiversity, agriculture, climate change, the economy, politics, and sustainability in general..." (from the Institute's Web site).
This magazine is great for identifying controversies over various foods. To be able to search the magazine for the food or topic of interest to you, it is better to access this magazine through a database, such as Academic Search Complete or ProQuest Research Library (these links will limit your search to WorldWatch magazine).
Vital Signs Online "provides business leaders, policymakers, and engaged citizens with the latest data and analysis they need to understand critical global trends." (From the Institute's Web site).
Scroll down to "Food" under "Trend categories."
Good Stuff? - A Behind-the-Scenes Guide to the Things We Buy.
The online publication "contains many of the tips, facts, and links you'll need to start making more informed purchases that benefit your health and the environment." (From the Institute's Web site).
A good source of information on facts and controversies related to selected foods.
Search the databases listed in this online guide from UC's University Libraries to identify controversies and see the opposing viewpoints and arguments.