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Summary: A good reference book
Review: This is a good reference book to have on your shelf. It may not expound for pages and pages on every item, but it certainly gives a reasonably good yet brief definition of each entry. While I was surprised to see certain entries, such as oregano and cinnamon, I was not surprised at all to see such entries as aspartame, azo dyes, and monosodium glutamate. The companion book "A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients" is a good complement to this book.
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Summary: A most useful book
Review: Unlike 2 of the other 3 reviewers I do not have a specific axe to grind. I like this book and find it useful. I continue to find this book great value for money. Ms Winter writes in an easy to understand manner. She does not judge products; but gives warnings where allergies or problems may exist. At the same time she tells of the U.S.Government's stance on items. She often explains why additives are included in foods. The descriptions of additives are well cross referenced for alternate names and spellings. Its a great begining for any search for information on these additives. A useful bibliography provides sources for further reading.
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