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OverviewEssentials of Food Microbiology will be an invaluable text for students following courses in food science, food technology and other food related subjects for which a knowledge of food microbiology is required. This book assumes no prior knowledge of microbiology and treats any microbiological principles within a food context. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject and will be a useful resource for anyone with an interest in food and food safety. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John GarbuttPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Hodder Arnold Edition: 2nd New edition Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.562kg ISBN: 9780340677018ISBN 10: 0340677015 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 28 March 1997 Audience: Adult education , College/higher education , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsPreface Setting the scene The structure of micro-organisms The naming, classification and identification of micro-organisms Growth of micro-organisms and microbial populations Microbial nutrition and cultivation Factors affecting the growth of micro-organisms Death of micro-organisms and microbial populations Food spoilage Agents of food-borne disease Food poisoning occurrence, outbreaks and statistics Fermented foods Controlling the microbiological quality and safety of foods Hot topics and future trends Glossary Appendix, further reading and sources of information IndexReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Garbutt has 30 years experience of teaching microbiology and food microbiology at further education, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is formerly Senior Lecturer in Microbiology at Humberside University. As well as teaching he has supervised research and acted as a microbiology consultant for the food, engineering and chemical industries. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |