Cooking & Food· United Kingdom
Physical Properties of Foods and Food Processing Systems
by M. J. LewisAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1990English
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When M. J. Lewis published Physical Properties of Foods and Food Processing Systems in 1990, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of cooking & food. A beloved culinary work, Physical Properties of Foods and Food Processing Systems by M. J. Lewis (1990) celebrates the joy of cooking and the pleasures of the table.
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🍳 Cooking & Food
Recipes, food culture, and culinary history.
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First published in 1990, M. J. Lewis's Physical Properties of Foods and Food Processing Systems is a work of cooking & food that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
What distinguishes Physical Properties of Foods and Food Processing Systems is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Within United Kingdom's literary landscape, M. J. Lewis occupies a significant position. Physical Properties of Foods and Food Processing Systems is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Publishers Weekly
notable · national
199030
M. J. Lewis is a United Kingdom author whose work in cooking & food has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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