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Musgrove, Michael |
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Submitted to: National Egg Quality School Proceedings
Publication Type: Proceedings Publication Acceptance Date: 5/1/2007 Publication Date: 5/10/2007 Citation: Musgrove, M.T. 2007. Egg Microbiology Basics. National Egg Quality School Proceedings. Basics of Microbiology. p.189. Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: Microbiology is the study of living microorganisms. This includes any single living animal not visible to the naked eye most of which are less than 0.1 mm in diameter. Bacteria, yeasts, molds, viruses, some algae and protozoans are considered microorganisms. Microbiology is a diverse field and food microbiology is an important discipline within it. All of these types of microorganisms can contaminate food and water and make people ill. However, some microorganisms, particularly bacteria, yeasts, and molds can even be beneficial – they can be manipulated to help preserve food or even to impart desirable flavors, textures, or psychoactive properties. When considering eggs, bacteria can pose a threat to human health when temperature abused or consumed raw or undercooked. Bacteria and fungi (yeasts and molds) can negatively affect product quality. Basics covered in this section include biological characteristics, growth requirements, and approaches to controlling or minimizing microbial contamination. |
