FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

Notes of food microbiology to easy learn.It almost cover all important topics which are given below

UNIT - I : INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY

Brief history of microbiology

Pure culture techniques

maintenance of cultures

UNIT - II : MORPHOLOGY OF MICROORGANISMS

Classification

Factors Affecting Growth of Microorganisms

Growth curve

Effects of environmental factors on growth of microorganism

Characteristics of Bacteria

Fungi

Yeasts - sacchromyces

Algae

ANIMAL VIRUSES

Bacteriophages

UNIT - III : MICROBIOLOGY OF DIFFERENT FOODS

Sources of contamination

Cereal & Cereal products

Sugar and sugar products

Fruit and vegetables

Meat products

Milk and its products

Canned Food

Food poisoning

UNIT - IV : CONTROL OF MICROORGANISMS

Concepts of sterilization & Disinfection

Methods of sterilization and disinfection

Water for Quality testing

Milk testing

Normal microbiological criteria for food consumption

UNIT - V : FOOD HYGIENE AND SANITATION

Importance of food hygiene

Importance of sanitation

Food preparation, processing, packaging, storage and transport and personal hygiene