Explain about Food Microbiology .... ? " munipalli akshay paul "
Food Microbiology is the branch of microbiology that studies microorganisms involved in food , including those that spoil food , cause foodborne illness , and those that are beneficial in food production and preservation . It plays a key role in ensuring food safety , quality , and fermentation-based food processing . 🍞 Key Areas of Food Microbiology: 1. Food Spoilage Microorganisms Cause deterioration of food, making it unfit for consumption. Common spoilage organisms: Bacteria : Pseudomonas , Clostridium , Lactobacillus Fungi : Aspergillus , Penicillium , Rhizopus Yeasts : Can spoil sugary and acidic foods 2. Foodborne Pathogens Microbes that cause disease when ingested with contaminated food. Examples: Salmonella → Typhoid, food poisoning Escherichia coli O157:H7 → Hemorrhagic colitis Listeria monocytogenes → Listeriosis Clostridium botulinum → Botulism Norovirus → Viral gastroenteritis 3. Fermentation Microbiology Use of m...