Download or read book Food Microbiology and Analytical Methods written by Mary Lou Tortorello and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1997-06-03 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the detection and identification of microbes, genetic analysis methods, and the assessment of microbial growth and viability, this text examines up-to-date advances in microbiological analysis unique to food systems. It highlights the advantages of modern techniques used in conjunction with the microscope to achieve rapid detection and quantification of microorganisms.