Sugar: A Global History

(Hardback)

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Sugar: A Global History explores sugar's reputation as one of the mostbeloved yet most reviled substances that humans consume. Andrew F.Smith's compelling history of the infamous ingredient is peopled withdetermined adventurers, relentless sugar barons and greedy plantationowners, alongside plant breeders, food processors and politicians. Smithcombines historical context with the gripping stories of those who havebenefited and suffered because of sugar, and he analyzes mankind's convolutedlove-hate relationship with the sweetener that has such a powerfulhold over us.This delightful and surprisingly action-packed book offers a layered anddefinitive tale of sugar, and is perfect for culinary students, food critics,chefs, or anyone who loves to bake and eat sweet treats.

Author Bio

Andrew F. Smith is the author of Hamburger (2008) and Potato (2011) in Reaktion's Edible series. He lives in New York.