Basic Methods for the Microbiological Analysis of Foods

Basic Methods for the Microbiological Analysis of Foods is an essential book for food and agriculture engineers, biologist, hygienist and veterinarian in industry and government laboratory, as well as students taking courses in food engineering, agriculture, biology, food hygiene and technology, microbiology and veterinary. Primary object of food producers are prevention of food spoilage and poisoning, reduction of economical loss and offering of health and safe food to consumers. The content includes: General microbiological enumeration methods; Detection and enumeration of foodborne bacteria, yeasts, molds, parasites and viruses; Determination of microbiological food safety and quality; and Preparation of microbiological media and solutions. Most of the food poisoning, food spoilage and economical losses arise from the effect of microorganisms. Great attention was paid to deal international microbiological agreements on methods and techniques for the production of healthy and safe food under hygienic conditions from farm to fork with food analyses and microbiological counts.