The updated edition of an introductory text on the interaction of food and microorganisms. Ray (U. of Wyoming) covers the history of food microbiology, microbial growth and metabolism of food, the beneficial uses of microorganisms, food spoilage, foodborne pathogens, and methods of keeping foods safe and stable. He includes information on new technologies as well as new problems in modernization of the processing, preservation, and storage of food. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
In the last few years the discipline of food microbiology has undergone a radical change. Fundamental Food Microbiology, Second Edition reflects this change and meets the need for a better understanding of food microbiology. Revised and updated, this new edition of a bestseller includes current developments in different aspects of food microbiology.
The book is divided into seven sections arranged in a logical fashion to depict various areas of food microbiology. These subjects include: the history of food microbiology and microorganisms important in food; microbial growth and metabolism in food; beneficial uses of microorganisms; spoilage of foods by microorganisms and their enzymes; foodborn, pathogens associated with intoxication, infections, and toxicoinfections; control of undesirable microorganisms; and nonthermal methods and combination methods in food preservation. Tables, figures, and data are presented to provide better understanding, and a list of selected references and suggested questions have been included at the end of each chapter.
Intended for use as a text for undergraduate food microbiology courses, this book also provides basic and applied information in many other areas, and can be used as a text in courses dealing with microbiology, public health, nutrition and dietetics, veterinary science, and medical science. This is a valuable reference for anyone associated with the microbiological aspects of food.
