In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Meat 2. Structure and Composition of Meat 3. The Microbiology of Primary Processing 4. Spoilage of Fresh Meat. Meaning of Meat: Originally meat was a term used to describe any solid food, but has now come to be applied almost solely to animal flesh. As such, it has played a [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Composition of Milk 2. Microflora of Raw Milk 3. Heat Treatment of Milk 4. Milk Products. Composition of Milk: Milk is the fluid, excluding colostrum, secreted by mammals for the nourishment of their young. Colostrum is a much more concentrated liquid containing up to 25% total solids, mainly protein, secreted immediately after [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Micro-Organisms in the Atmosphere 2. Micro-Organisms of Soil 3. Micro-Organisms of Water 4. Micro-Organisms of Plants 5. Micro-Organisms of Animal Origin. Micro-Organisms in the Atmosphere: Perhaps one of the most hostile environments for many micro-organisms is the atmosphere. Suspended in the air, the tiny microbial propagule may be subjected to desiccation, to [...]