The Oil of Maize: Zea Mays (1899)

By Harriet Winfield

Book Overview

The Oil of Maize: Zea Mays is a book written by Harriet Winfield in 1899. The book is a comprehensive guide to the uses and benefits of maize oil, which is extracted from the seeds of the maize plant. The author provides a detailed analysis of the chemical composition of maize oil, its physical properties, and its applications in various industries, including food, medicine, and cosmetics. The book also covers the history and cultivation of maize, as well as the methods used to extract the oil from the seeds. The author explains the different types of maize oil, their nutritional value, and their potential health benefits. Additionally, the book includes recipes and instructions for using maize oil in cooking and baking.Overall, The Oil of Maize: Zea Mays is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the properties and uses of maize oil. The book provides a thorough and informative overview of this versatile and widely-used oil, making it an essential read for professionals in the food, health, and beauty industries, as well as for home cooks and enthusiasts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1168696437
• ISBN13: 9781168696434
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"