480 pages. Overseas customers please note the book is very heavy and will attract additional postage. The head of the jacket, now protected with a mylar cover, is lightly chipped. The body of the book is in excellent condition, clean, unmarked and solid. From the back cover: What Food is That: The Complete Reference Book on Foods: Entries on over 1700 foods from many cultures. Over 1200 colour photographs. Detailed nutrient analysis of all the foods we eat. Facts about the origin and history of foods, buying and storage, preparation and use. Nutritional essays on the major food categories.