Brand new, up-to-date edition of the standard-bearer in dairy microbiology!

This completely revised and expanded Third Edition of the Dairy Microbiology Handbook combines in one complete volume both Volume I: Microbiology of Milk and Volume II: Microbiology of Milk Products, and updates the authoritative text with the latest safety research, guidelines, and information.

Pathogens have become a major issue in dairy manufacturing. Escheria coli is a concern, and milk-borne strains of Mycobacterium avium sub-sp. paratuberculosis have been identified as a possible cause of Crohn’s disease. Even little-known parasites like Cryptosporidium have caused disease outbreaks. Consequently, a hazard analysis of selected control/critical points (HACCP) in any manufacturing process has become essential to prevent the contamination of food.

This volume also:

• Discusses new diagnostic techniques that allow a pathogen to be detected in a retail sample in a matter of hours rather than days
• Provides thorough coverage of dairy microbiology principles as well as practical applications
• Includes the latest developments in dairy starter cultures and genetic engineering techniques
• Offers completely updated standards for Good Manufacturing Practice

Quality control and product development managers, microbiologists, dairy scientists, engineers, and students will find the Third Edition of Dairy Microbiology Handbook to be a vital resource.

Contents

1. Milk and Milk Processing
2. Microbiology of Raw Milk
3. Microbiology of Market Milks
4. Microbiology of Cream and Butter
5. Microbiology of Condensed and Dried Milk Powders
6. Microbiology of Frozen Milk Products
7. Starter Cultures: Practical Applications
8. Microbiology of Fermented Milks
9. Microbiology of Therapeutic Milks
10. Microbiology of Soft Cheeses
11. Microbiology of Hard-Pressed Cheeses
12. Maintaining a Clean Working Environment
13. Application of Process Control
14. Quality Control in the Dairy Industry

Index

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