Description
Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to unravel the exciting field of food microbiology to the students. This book focuses on the importance and significance of an array of microbes found in food. Food science is a vast field that forays into microbiology, chemistry various elements and ingredients involved in its making and their use in industrial production and ultimately their involvement in human health. Food microbiology is a complex interdisciplinary science which requires critical thinking, innovative approaches, analytical abilities to understand- all of which are provided in this book. Provides a balanced introduction to all major areas of microbiology suitable for students. The illustrations in the text book have been included to match the text and to assist in the visualization of abstract concept.
Table of ContentsSection-I: Basic and Applied: 01. History of Microbiology 02. Microscopy 03. Classification of Microorganism 04. Structure of Bacterial Cells 05. Morphology of Bacteria 06. Cultural Characteristics of Bacteria 07. Yeasts and Moulds 08. Pattern of Bacterial Growth 09. Biochemical Pathways of Energy Production 10. Bacterial Genetics 11. Culture Methods for Cultivation of Bacteria 12. Virus 13. Source of Infection 14. Sterilization 15. Preservation of Cultures 16. Food Preservation Section-II: Laboratory s and Knowledge Test: 17. Laboratory s
