ABSTRACT

Just as the previous editions of this highly regarded text responded to the transitions of their time, the third edition reflects the current evolution of food microbiology and explores the most recent developments in the discipline.

Completely revised and updated, Fundamental Food Microbiology, Third Edition includes the latest information

part |2 pages

Section I: Introduction to Microbes in Foods

part |2 pages

Section II: Microbial Growth Response in the Food Environment

chapter 5|10 pages

Microbial Growth Characteristics

chapter 7|12 pages

Microbial Metabolism of Food Components

chapter 8|10 pages

Microbial Sporulation and Germination

part |2 pages

Section III: Beneficial Uses of Microorganisms in Food

chapter 10|12 pages

Microorganisms Used in Food Fermentation

chapter 11|14 pages

Biochemistry of Some Beneficial Traits

chapter 12|22 pages

Genetics of Some Beneficial Traits

chapter 13|10 pages

Starter Cultures and Bacteriophages

chapter 14|26 pages

Microbiology of Fermented Food Production

chapter 15|16 pages

Intestinal Beneficial Bacteria

chapter 16|18 pages

Food Biopreservatives of Microbial Origin

part |2 pages

Section IV: Microbial Food Spoilage

chapter 18|12 pages

Important Factors in Microbial Food Spoilage

chapter 19|20 pages

Spoilage of Specific Food Groups

chapter 21|8 pages

Food Spoilage by Microbial Enzymes

chapter 22|8 pages

Indicators of Microbial Food Spoilage

part |2 pages

Section V: Microbial Foodborne Diseases

chapter 23|20 pages

Important Facts in Foodborne Diseases

chapter 24|16 pages

Foodborne Intoxications

chapter 25|32 pages

Foodborne Infections

chapter 26|14 pages

Foodborne Toxicoinfections

chapter 28|12 pages

New and Emerging Foodborne Pathogens

chapter 29|10 pages

Indicators of Bacterial Pathogens

part |2 pages

Section VI: Control of Microorganisms in Foods

chapter 30|10 pages

Control of Access (Cleaning and Sanitation)

chapter 31|4 pages

Control by Physical Removal

chapter 32|12 pages

Control by Heat

chapter 33|8 pages

Control by Low Temperature

chapter 34|8 pages

Control by Reduced Aw

chapter 35|8 pages

Control by Low pH and Organic Acids

chapter 37|10 pages

Control by Antimicrobial Preservatives

chapter 38|8 pages

Control by Irradiation

chapter 39|14 pages

Control by Novel Processing Technologies