Essential Microbiology and Hygiene for Food Professionals

Download or read book Essential Microbiology and Hygiene for Food Professionals written by Sibel Roller and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-04-27 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Microbiology and Hygiene for Food Professionals is an accessible and practical introduction, providing the basic science relating to microorganisms in food. Assuming no prior knowledge of microbiology, chapters take a fresh and modern approach in helping students appreciate the importance of microbiology and hygiene in assuring food safety and quality, and demonstrate the application of key principles relating to the presence, detection, and control of microorganisms in foods. Written in a user-friendly style, this book is an invaluable text for all those studying microbiology and hygiene on courses in the food professions, including food science, food technology, culinary arts, catering and hospitality, nutrition, dietetics, environmental health, and public health.