Buch, Englisch, 252 Seiten, Format (B × H): 147 mm x 226 mm, Gewicht: 544 g
Reihe: 500 Tips
Buch, Englisch, 252 Seiten, Format (B × H): 147 mm x 226 mm, Gewicht: 544 g
Reihe: 500 Tips
ISBN: 978-1-55581-357-4
Verlag: Wiley
Presents the latest research and industry practices promoting microbiological safety of fruits and vegetables. • Examines key issues of microbiological safety of fresh produce, from production to consumption, and focuses on the unique challenges the specialists encounter in controlling microorganisms found on produce. • Highlights microorganisms associated with human illness and linked to consumption of contaminated produce. • Discusses industry trends and topical issues, including the microbiology of imported and domestic produce, good agricultural practices, irradiation, edible films, and diagnostic techniques used in the field. • Features a chapter devoted to the practices related to the safety of seed sprouts, covering valuable information relevant to the producer, researcher, and extension specialist.
This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.
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Table of Contents
1. Microorganisms Associated with Fruits and Vegetables, Karl R. Matthews
2. Role of Good Agricultural Practices in Fruit and Vegetable Safety, Elizabeth A. Bihn and Robert B. Gravani
3. Biology of Foodborne Pathogens on Produce, Ethan B. Solomon, Maria T. Brandl, and Robert E. Mandrell
4. Postharvest Handling and Processing: Sources of Microorganisms and Impact of Sanitizing Procedures, Jorge M. Fonseca
5. Microbiological Safety of Fresh-Cut Produce: Where Are We Now? Arvind A. Bhagwat
6. Seed Sprouts: the State of Microbiological Safety, William F. Fett, Tong-Jen Fu, and Mary Lou Tortorello
7. Consumer Handling of Fresh Produce, Christine M. Bruhn
