Fermentation & Role of lactic acid bacteria

Fermentation is a metabolic process that consumes sugar in the absence of oxygen. The products are organic acids, gases, or alcohol. It occurs in yeast...

Factors affecting growth of Micro-organism in food (Intrinsic and Extrinsic)

In most cases, micro-organism utilizes our food supply as a source of nutrient for their growth.This course can result in deterioration(decay)of food.The organism not...

Common diseases caused by food-borne pathogens

Foodborne disease: A disease caused by consuming contaminated food or drink. Myriad microbes and toxic substances can contaminate foods. There are more than 250 known foodborne diseases. The majority are...

General characteristics of Micro-Organisms based on their occurrence and structure

Microorganisms: Characteristics, Importance and Control Microbiology (Greek, mikros—small; bios-life) is the science of small or microscopic organisms. The most important microorganisms relevant to biotechnology include...

TQM: Total Quality Management

Total Quality Management, TQM, is a method by which management and employees can become involved in the continuous improvement of the production of goods...

Food laws

The laws, regulations and administrative provisions governing food in general and food safety in particular, whether at Community or national level, covers any stage...

(CPA) Consumer Protection Act

Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted in 1986 to protect the interests of consumers in India. It makes provision for the establishment of...

International – Codex Alimentarius, ISO: Food Laws and Regulations

Codex Alimentarius The Codex Alimentarius is a collection of international food safety standards that have been adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (the “Codex”). The...

Risk Assessment: Quality Assurance

A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you...

Hygiene and Sanitization in Food Sector

Hygiene and Sanitization in Food Sector Maintaining safety and quality is essential in the entire chain of food products ranging from primary food production at...