Food Microbiology
In order to control food safety and quality from primary production to consumption, solid knowledge of Food Microbiology is necessary. In Food Microbiology both positive (fermentation) and negative aspects (spoilage, disease) of micro-organisms are studied.
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There are two bachelor studies and three master studies in which the Food Microbiology Laboratory offers a major part. Furthermore, the Laboratory is involved in numerous courses that are part of other study programs and there are several BSc and MSc theses available for students.
Latest publications
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Fermented cereal-based Munkoyo beverage: Processing practices, microbial diversity and aroma compounds
PLoS ONE 14 (2019)10. - ISSN 1932-6203
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On the use of in-silico simulations to support experimental design: A case study in microbial inactivation of foods
PLoS ONE 14 (2019)8. - ISSN 1932-6203
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Evaluation of Multicriteria Decision Analysis Algorithms in Food Safety: A Case Study on Emerging Zoonoses Prioritization
Risk Analysis (2019). - ISSN 0272-4332