Practical Sanitation in the Food Industry [Paperback]

This book is based on the need for a sound education and training in food hygiene and sanitation for personnel employed in the food industry. It lays emphasis on the practical aspects of developing, implementing, evaluating and managing a sanitation program that seem to be lacking.1. Introduction 2. The Nature of Microorganisms 3. Nutrient Requirements and Growth of Microorganisms 4. Effect of the Physical Environment on Microorganisms 5. Food-Borne Illnesses and Food Spoilage 6. Cleaning and Sanitising Chemicals 7. Cleaning Procedures 8. Water Treatment 9. Effluent Treatment 10. Other Aspects of Sanitation Programs 11. Management of Sanitation ProgramsThis book is based on the need for a sound education and training in food hygiene and sanitation for personnel employed in the food industry. It lays emphasis on the practical aspects of developing, implementing, evaluating and managing a sanitation program that seem to be lacking.Ian Maddox is Associate Professor in the Department of Process and Environmental Technology at Massey University, New Zealand. He has extensive contacts with the food industry and wide experience in establishing education programs for a variety of food industry personnnel, from process operators to higher management.USCopyright ? 1994 by OPA (Amsterdam) B.V.