Factors affecting microbes in foods
Factors affecting microbes in foods The microbial flora of food consists of microorganisms associated with the raw material, processing and those surviving pasteurization and preservation treatments. There are about 25 genera of bacteria in food causing either spoilage and or user in desirable effects. Examples: Clostridium, Bacilli, Serratia, Staphylococcus, Pediococuus, Acetobacter, Acinetobacter, …