Food Microbiology and Food Science

by S Letsola

ISBN: 9789386595799
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 9995.00
Biblio : vii+269p., figs., tabls., ind., 25 cm

Author Profile

Dr. S. Letsola, Ph.D. (Agricultural Engineering) served as Faculty at University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. His research interest include farm machinery, dairy technology and food machinery. Dr. Letsola has authored many book, research papers and has contributed to numerous seminars and conferences.

About The Book

This book describes depth knowledge of Food Microbiology and Food Science. The focus of Food Microbiology is on the detection and analysis of food borne spoilage microorganisms. Food microbiology is the study of food micro-organisms. This is an essential book that will help you learn more about the food science and Dairy and Food Microbiology. It will guide you through everything you need to know about the applied nutrition and food science. The book has been written in a lucid style that provides depth knowledge of food science. Different factors assume dominance in different foods and preservation strategies. In many foods, the full preservation potential of a single property is restricted because of considerations related to the esthetic, organoleptic, and nutritional properties of the product. This book is very useful for students, teachers and researchers of Food Microbiology, Food Science, Home Science and biotechnology.

Table of Contents

Preface vii 1. Introduction 1 2. Dairy Production and Technology 45 3. Food Preservation 78 4. Food Technology 140 5. Food Safety: Systems and Quality 166 6. Microbial Behaviour in Foods 182 7. Food Microbiology and Public Health Hazards 212 8. Food Spoilage Microbiology Bibliography Index 268