Food Microbiology

Food Microbiology
by: Martin R. Adams, Maurice O. Moss

Product Details
* Hardcover: 577 pages
* Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry; 3rd edition (October 3, 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0854042849

Book Description
This is the third edition of a widely acclaimed text which covers the whole field of modern food microbiology. It has been thoroughly revised and updated to include the most recent developments in the field.
It covers the three main aspects of the interaction between micro-organisms and food - spoilage, foodborne illness and fermentation and the positive and negative features that result. It discusses the factors affecting the presence of micro-organisms in foods and their capacity to survive and grow. Also included are recent developments in procedures used to assay and control the microbiological quality of food and protect public health.
The book is a thorough and accessible account designed for students in the biological sciences, biotechnology and food sciences and will be of value to researchers, teachers and professionals.

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