From sugar to splenda: a personal and scientific journey of a carbohydrate chemist and expert witness

More than just coincidence connects a Tate & Lyle lawsuit and artificial sweetener to Jamaican-born Chemist Bert Fraser-Reid. From his first experience of Chemistry through his diabetic father, to his determination and drive as a Chemistry student in Canada, Fraser-Reid weaves a remarkable tale integrating science, law and autobiographical anecdotes. This book arises from the lawsuit brought by Tate & Lyle against companies accused of infringing its patents for sucralose, the sweet ingredient in the artificial sweetener SPLENDA which is made by chlorinating sugar. From a 1958 undergraduate intern witnessing the pioneering experiments on sugar chlorination, to being the 1991 recipient of the world’s premiere prize for carbohydrate chemistry, Fraser-Reid was groomed for his role as expert witness in the mentioned lawsuit. Nevertheless, it seems more than his career links Fraser-Reid to the case. The first book to discuss this Tate & Lyle lawsuit. A combination of autobiography, scientific explanation and legal commentary. An autobiography of successful and famous sugar Chemist Bert-Fraser Reid. Of interest to a wide audience, including a popular audience. Highlights the development and associated health benefits and risks of artificial sweeteners. INDICE: Jamaica. The Author in Jamaica. Canada - very fortunately. London - Hough, Khan and Pfadnis get together. Sweetness. 'Luck'. Prepping for the Trial - Identifying 'Swords of Damocles'. Preamble to the Trial. Day One of the Trial. Day Two of the Trial. Day Three of the Trial. Day Four of the Trial. Day Five of the Trial. Day Six of the Trial. Days Seven and Eight of the Trial: My time on the Witness Stand. Appendices.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-22780-6
• Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 216
• Fecha Publicación: 31/10/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés