Food Chemistry and Food Microbiology

Food Microbiology

Food microbiology- the scientific study of microorganisms that are used both in food and for food production. This includes microorganisms that spoil food, as well as those which are used in food production. For example the production of alcohol, production of juices, production of yogurt and cheese, etc. This is the study of microorganisms that inhabit, create, or contaminate food. Some of the microorganisms cause food spoilage, pathogens cause contamination in food as they are improperly cooked or they stored in an unhygienic manner. Some of the microbes (etc.) are useful as they help us in the production of alcohol, bread, dairy products, and in the manufacturing of probiotics.