Microorganisms in Foods 6: Microbial Ecology of Food Commodities [Hardcover]

Meat and meat products.- Poultry products.- Fish and fish products.- Feeds and pet foods.- Vegetables and vegetable products.- Fruits and fruit products.- Spices, dry soups, and oriental flavorings.- Cereals and cereal products.- Nuts, oilseeds, and dried legumes.- Cocoa, chocolate, and confectionery.- Oil- and fat-based foods.- Sugar, syrups, and honey.- Soft drinks, fruit juices, concentrates, and fruit preserves.- Water.- Eggs and egg products.- Milk and dairy products.- Fermented beverages.

The second edition of Microorganisms in Foods 6: Microbial Ecology of Food Commodities is intended for those primarily in applied aspects of food microbiology. For 17 commodity areas it describes the initial microbial flora and the prevalence of pathogens, the microbiological consequences of processing, typical spoilage patterns, episodes implicating those commodities with foodborne illness, and measures to control pathogens and limit spoilage. The control measures are presented in a standardized format in line with international developments in risk management. A comprehensive index has also been added.

Microorganisms in Foods 5, 7, and the second edition of Microorganisms in Foods 6 are for anyone using microbiological testing and/or engaged in setting Microbiological Criteria, whether for the purpose of Governmental Food Inspection and Control or in Industry, and for those identifying the most effective use of microbiological testing inthe food chain. The contents are essential reading for food processors, food microbiologists, food technologists, veterinarians, public health workers and regulatory officials. For students in Food Science and Technology they offer a wealth of information on Food Microbiology and Food Safety Management, with many references for further study.

The information has been prepared by the International Commission on Mlc