Episode Synopsis "Basic Food Microbiology"

This lecture provides an overview of food microbiology. It starts by describing the different groups of microorganisms associated with food, such as molds, yeasts, and bacteria. It then focuses on bacterial reproduction, spore formation and the factors that affect bacterial growth and survival. The last part of this lecture focuses on microorganisms that can cause food spoilage and those associated with foodborne diseases.

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