| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 519 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction -- 2. Ecology of Fungal Food Spoilage -- 3. Naming and Classifying Fungi -- 4. Methods for Isolation, Enumeration and Identification -- 5. Primary Keys and Miscellaneous Fungi -- 6. Zygomycetes -- 7. Penicillium and Related Genera -- 8. Aspergillus and Related Teleomorphs -- 9. XerophiIes -- 10. Yeasts -- 11. Fresh and Perishable Foods -- 12. Spoilage of Stored, Processed and Preserved Foods -- Media Appendix |
| Summary |
"The first and second editions of Fungi and Food Spoilage established a reputation as the foremost book on foodborne fungi. This completely revised and updated third edition is a reference for food microbiologists investigating fungal spoilage and sources of mycotoxin contamination in foods." "The introductory chapters of the book deal with the ecology of food spoilage and give an overview of how food processing, packaging and storage affect fungal growth. Subsequent chapters cover the fundamentals of classifying and naming fungi and current methods for isolation and enumeration, including general and special purpose media, incubation conditions, etc. The major part of the book provides keys, descriptions and illustrations of all yeasts and moulds commonly encountered in foods. Characteristics of the species, including their ecology and potential for mycotoxin production, are also included." "The broad and practical nature of the coverage will appeal to microbiologists, mycologists and biotechnologists in the food industry, academic, research and public health institutions."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Food -- Microbiology.
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Food spoilage.
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Fungi -- Physiology.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Food Science.
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Science des matériaux.
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Chimie.
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Food -- Microbiology
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Food spoilage
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Fungi -- Physiology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hocking, Ailsa D. (Ailsa Diane), 1950-
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| ISBN |
9780387922072 |
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0387922075 |
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