Modern Food Microbiology 7th Edition

Food Microbiology: Pathogens, Preservation & Food Safety Technology

This authoritative reference explores modern food microbiology, covering foodborne pathogens, preservation technologies, food regulations and microbial risk assessment. It examines advanced processing methods, including modified-atmosphere packaging, high-pressure processing and pulsed electric fields, alongside fresh-cut produce and emerging food products.

Key Features

• Introduces the fundamental principles of modern food microbiology.
• Explores microorganisms associated with food production and safety.
• Examines major foodborne pathogens and their effects.
• Discusses microbial contamination and food safety risks.
• Covers food preservation using modified-atmosphere technology.
• Explores high-pressure processing for food preservation.
• Examines pulsed electric field processing techniques.
• Discusses methods for controlling microbial growth.
• Covers food safety regulations and industry requirements.
• Explores microbial risk assessment and analysis.
• Examines the microbiological safety of fresh-cut produce.
• Discusses the development of new food products.
• Covers advances in food processing and preservation.
• Explores updated microbial classifications and taxonomies.
• Provides scientific references, illustrations and supporting resources for food scientists, microbiologists and researchers.