FOOD CHEMISTRY (edición en inglés)

Microbiology is the science that studies living beings of very small dimensions, known as microbes or microorganisms. Within that group, some microbes are considered beneficial and others harmful. For example, there are bacteria that are used for the manufacture of yogurt, cheese, wine, beer, etc., such as Streptoccocus thermophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, etc. And on the contrary, there are others that cause diseases and poisoning, such as coliform bacteria, salmonella, listeria, clostridium, etc. In this book we are going to study bacteria, yeasts, molds and viruses, their structure, their types, their applications, the poisoning and problems they can cause. The case of viruses is very special, as we are seeing with Covid-19. We will also study them since they are a problem in some agri-food industries. The subtitle of this book is: Training course. This is so because it can be used as a basis for food microbiology courses. Solved practical exercises are included that can help a lot in the pedagogical work of teachers. It is also a very useful book for all food professionals, laboratories, official bodies, etc. Given the importance of food, there are many universities and technical schools that have degrees in Food Technology, where the composition and chemical properties of food are studied in depth. This book is addressed to students and professors of food chemistry and professionals from the agri-food sector who wish to have some knowledge about the chemistry of food and its manufacturing processes. The most current knowledge related to food, its chemical composition, properties, nutritional value, people's energy expenditure, food additives, nutritional labeling, people's weight (Body Mass Index, BMI) are presented. And functional foods, genetically modified foods, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, prebiotics, food and nutritional safety, etc. A study of each specific food is also made: milk, cheese, yogurt, meats, sausages, fish, shellfish, fats, oils, juices, jams, nectars, eggs, sugars, flours, breads, cakes, cocoa, chocolate, candies, nougat, cookies, sauces, nuts, honey, coffee, tea, etc. Equipment and techniques for preparing and packaging all types of food are studied, such as those mentioned in the previous paragraph. Practical exercises are included in each chapter, with the solutions at the end of the book. Thus, this work is of great interest for TRAINING COURSES. Of course, it is a very suitable reference book for professionals in the food sector, official bodies, companies dedicated to providing training courses, teachers and students, etc.