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Food Microbiology

Food Microbiology is the study of microorganisms that influence the safety, quality, and production of food. It includes the beneficial, spoilage, and pathogenic microorganisms found in raw materials, processed foods, and food environments.
Food Microbiology is a branch of microbiology that focuses on the microorganisms associated with food—including those that cause spoilage, those used in food production, and those that cause foodborne illnesses.

Food spoilage: Definition, Types, Factors and prevention

July 1, 2025May 22, 2025 by Vivek Kumar
Food spoilage: Definition, Types, Factors and prevention

Definition of food spoilage Food Spoilage is the process that causes changes in the physical, chemical, microbiological, and sensory characteristics …

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Role of microorganisms in fermentation & fermented foods

May 24, 2025April 29, 2025 by Aakanshaa Kale
Role of microorganisms in fermentation & fermented foods

Role of microorganisms in fermentation & fermented foods Introduction The term fermentation comes from the Latin word “fervere,” which translates …

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Probiotics: Benefits for Your Gut Health

May 24, 2025April 18, 2025 by Aakanshaa Kale
Probiotics: Benefits for Your Gut Health

Probiotics: Overview, Types, Applications & Foods Introduction Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, provide health benefits …

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Food Intoxication caused by Staphylococcus aureus

October 16, 2021 by Rima Kumari
Food Intoxication caused by Staphylococcus aureus

Food Intoxication caused by Staphylococcus aureus Introduction Foodborne illness is mostly related to gastrointestinal problems, it may involve microorganisms themselves …

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Control Methods for Food Spoilage

August 23, 2021 by Rima Kumari
Control Methods for Food Spoilage

Control Methods for Food Spoilage Introduction Foods are mostly derived from plant or animal-based, so it is an excellent environment …

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Food Spoilage: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors

June 30, 2025June 17, 2021 by Vivek Kumar

What is Food Spoilage? Food spoilage is an unpleasant appearance, smell, and bad taste of a food which not favorable …

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Probiotics: Introduction, Development and Uses in Agriculture

March 21, 2021February 5, 2021 by Vivek Kumar
Probiotics: Introduction, Development and Uses in Agriculture

Probiotics What are probiotics? The health benefits of fermented foods such as yogurt, which commonly contain bacteria in the genera …

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Xanthan gum: Introduction, Structure, applications and Production

July 1, 2025January 3, 2021 by Vivek Kumar

Xanthan Gum – Overview Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide (complex carbohydrate) used widely as a food additive, thickening agent, and …

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Milk: Composition, Processing, Pasteurization, Pathogens and Spoilage

June 30, 2025August 13, 2019 by Vivek Kumar
Milk: Composition, Processing, Pasteurization, Milk-Borne Pathogens and Spoilage

What is Milk? Milk is used throughout the world as a human food from a number of different mammals. Milk …

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