Introduction to Food Microbiology
Introduction to Food Microbiology
Food is fundamental to our existence. Therefore it is important to learn the science of food. Food Microbiology is the sub field of Microbiology that studies the microorganisms that create and contaminate food; and other useful roles of Probiotics (microorganisms that are helpful when consumed).
The course is divided into four sections.
In the first two sections, you will learn about:
What is food microbiology, scope of food microbiology, role of a food microbiologist
Food spoilage
Food borne pathogens and food borne diseases
Difference between food borne illness and food poisoning
Intestinal bacteria.
In the third section, you will learn about:
What are probiotics?
What are good and bad bacteria?
Probiotic foods
Work of probiotics
Types of probiotic bacteria
In the last section, you will learn about:
Food poisoning
The characteristics of the following bacteria that are responsible for food poisoning
Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus)
Escherichia coli (E.coli)
Listeria monocytogens (L.monocytogens)
Salmonella
Campylobacter jejuni (C.jejuni)
Prevention from food poisoning
By the end of the course, you would have learnt about the fundamentals of food microbiology and you will have an idea as to how food products should ideally be used and stored.
For this course, you do not need any prior knowledge about food microbiology.
The length of the course is about 40 minutes and is suitable for beginners.
I hope you find this course beneficial and valuable.
Scope and Role of a Food Microbiologist, Food borne Pathogens, Diesease, Food Spoilage, Food Poisoning, Probiotics
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What you will learn
- What is Food Microbiology?
- Scope of Food Microbiology
- Role of a Food Microbiologist
Rating: 3.55
Level: Beginner Level
Duration: 41 mins
Instructor: Nithya Sudhakar
Courses By: 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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