Dairy Microbiology A Practical Approach (Hb 2015) Hardcover

This book aims to provide a scientific foundation in dairy microbiology by revisiting key concepts of general food microbiology and the microbiology of raw milk, while offering a practical approach to critical aspects of the field. It covers both well-known and emerging pathogens of concern to the dairy industry, including Cronobacter sakazakii, which is significant for infant formula milk, and Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP), which may be linked to chronic human diseases like Crohn’s. The book also discusses the role of dairy starter cultures in the production of fermented dairy products, the development of novel functional dairy products using probiotic strains, the use of molecular methods for microbial identification, and the control of dairy pathogens in accordance with mandatory food safety management systems (FSMS) for the dairy industry. This book offers the latest insights and will serve as a valuable resource for both dairy professionals and students.