The following point highlight the four main chemical preservatives used for prevention of micro-organisms from foods. The preservatives are:- 1. Organic Acids and Esters 2. Nitrite 3. Sulfur Dioxide 4. ‘Natural’ Food Preservatives Chemical Preservative # 1. Organic Acids and Esters: The most important organic acids and esters that are used as food preservatives are […]
4 Main Chemical Preservatives for Foods
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Fermentation Process of Cheese | Microbiology
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In this article we will discuss about the fermentation process of cheese. Cheese can be defined as a consolidated curd of milk solids in which milk fat is entrapped by coagulated casein. Unlike fermented milks, the physical characteristics of cheese are far removed from those of milk. This is because protein coagulation proceeds to a […]
Fermentation of Vegetables by Lactic Acid | Microbiology
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In this article we will discuss about the fermentation process of various vegetables by lactic acid. Sauerkraut and Kimchi: Most horticultural products can be preserved by a lactic acid fermentation. In the West the most important commercially are cabbage, cucumbers and olives, although smaller amounts of others such as carrots, cauliflower, celery, okra, onions, sweet […]
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