Food, Fermentation and Micro-organisms

Fermentation and the use of micro-organisms is one of the most important aspects of food processing, an industry worth billions of US dollars world-wide. From beer and wine to yoghurt and bread, it is the common denominator between many of our foodstuffs." "Professor Charles Bamforth cover...

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Main Author: Bamforth, Charles W. 1952- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Ames, Iowa Blackwell Science 2005
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Summary:Fermentation and the use of micro-organisms is one of the most important aspects of food processing, an industry worth billions of US dollars world-wide. From beer and wine to yoghurt and bread, it is the common denominator between many of our foodstuffs." "Professor Charles Bamforth covers all known food applications of fermentation. Beginning with the science underpinning food fermentations, Professor Bamforth looks at the relevant aspects of microbiology and microbial physiology, moving on to cover individual food products, how they are made, what the role of fermentation is and what possibilities exist for future development.
Physical Description:xvi, 216 pages illustrations 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780632059874
0632059877