Principles of Food Microbiology
eBook - PDF

Principles of Food Microbiology

  1. 480 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Principles of Food Microbiology

About this book

Microorganisms are at the heart of food production, preservation, and spoilage, influencing both safety and quality. Understanding their behavior and interactions in various food environments is crucial for the food industry. Principles of Food Microbiology provides an in-depth overview of microbial diversity, growth conditions, and control methods in food systems. The book discusses beneficial microbes used in fermentation, pathogens responsible for foodborne diseases, and modern techniques for microbial detection. It also examines sanitation, preservation, and regulatory measures. By linking theory with industrial applications, it offers food scientists and technologists practical insights into maintaining safety and quality in food products.

Information

Publisher
Toronto Academic Press
Year
2026
Topic
Technology & Engineering
eBook ISBN
9781834412818
Subtopic
Agriculture
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. About the Author
  5. Brief Contents
  6. Getting Started with This Book
  7. Table of Contents
  8. List of Figures
  9. Preface
  10. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
  11. CHAPTER 2: MICROBIAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
  12. CHAPTER 3: MICROBIAL GROWTH AND ECOLOGY IN FOODS
  13. CHAPTER 4: MICROORGANISMS IN NATURAL AND PROCESSED FOODS
  14. CHAPTER 5: FOOD SPOILAGE AND SHELF LIFE
  15. CHAPTER 6: FOODBORNE PATHOGENS AND TOXINS
  16. CHAPTER 7: FERMENTATION AND MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
  17. CHAPTER 8: FOOD PRESERVATION AND MICROBIAL CONTROL
  18. CHAPTER 9: PREDICTIVE MICROBIOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY MODELING
  19. CHAPTER 10: MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS AND TESTING OF FOODS
  20. CHAPTER 11: FOOD SAFETY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS
  21. CHAPTER 12: EMERGING TRENDS IN FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
  22. INDEX
  23. Back Cover

Trusted by 375,005 students

Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.

Study more efficiently using our study tools.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access Principles of Food Microbiology by Pantelis Protopapas in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Agriculture. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.