Microbiological Examination Methods of Food and Water: A Laboratory Manual

ISBN-13: 9781138091887 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 564 str.

Neusely Da Silva; Valeria C. a. Junqeira; Neliane Silveira

Opis

Microbiological Examination Methods of Food and Water 2nd edition is a laboratory handbook that provides an overview of standard microbiological culture methods for the examination of food and water, adhered to by renowned international organizations. This new edition features many updates, bringing the handbook in line with current practice.

Spis treści

Sampling, transport and storage of samples for analysis. Preparation of sample for analysis Basic plate count techniques for the enumeration of microorganisms. Basic techniques for microbial enumeration by the most probable number method (MPN). Basic techniques for the detection of the presence/absence of microorganisms. Aerobic plate count. Yeasts and molds. Enterobacteriaceae. Total and thermotolerant coliforms and Escherichia coli. Staphylococcus aureus. Bacillus cereus. Clostridium perfringens. Enterococci. Lactic acid bacteria. Campylobacter. Cronobacter. Pseudomonas. Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella. Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Yersinia enterocolitica. Bacterial spore count. Commercial sterility. Guidelines on preparation of culture media. Annex 1 – Preparation of media and reagents. Annex 2 – Sampling plans and microbiological limits recommended by ICMSF for foods.