Microbial Safety of Minimally Processed Foods
Microbial Safety of Minimally Processed Foods
John S. Novak, Gerald M. Sapers, Vijay K. Juneja
ISBN: 9781587160417
ISBN 10: 1587160412
Publication Date: 12/3/2002
Number of Pages: 360
• Presents the latest research on spore forming pathogens in minimally processed foods, including cook-chill and sous-vide products
• Offers diagnostic techniques, risk assessment, and HACCP and regulations
• Covers new developments and topical issues, including gamma irradiation of meat, fruits, and vegetables
• Discusses the microbial safety of new processing technologies, such as non-thermal preservation, irradiation, and modified atmospheres used for shelf-life extension
This book provides you with the latest research and insight into assuring the microbial safety of red meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits, and bakery products that receive less than stringent sterilizing preparation. It explores and describes the methods used for pathogen detection along with strategies for preventing future pathogen occurrences in the minimally processed foods. The book also provides in-depth evaluations of HACCP regulations and risk assessments of those minimally processed foods.
Designed to stimulate the development of increasingly safer foods, Microbial Safety of Minimally Processed Foods details state-of-the-art technologies that have the potential to enhance microbiological safety of minimally processed foods without sacrificing their natural, untreated visual appearance and sensory properties.