Satisfying food safety requirements is a vital part of food manufacturing. In doing this,
computational tools play an increasingly significant role. The correct interpretation of data …

Ask researchers or scientists who have joined the scientific arena in the last 10 years
whether they are aware of mathematical models and, undoubtedly, most will say they have …

The advancement of predictive microbiology relies on available data that describe the
behavior of microorganisms in different environmental matrices. In order for such information …

The advancement of predictive microbiology relies on available data that describe the
behavior of microorganisms in different environmental matrices. For such information to be …

The dramatic increase of applying mathematical concepts and computational techniques to
food microbiology questions has lead to a discipline called “predictive microbiology. It is …

The prediction of growth and inactivation of microorganisms in food matrices is a field of
intensive research with increasing relevance to food safety professionals and public …

Predictive food microbiology (PFM) is an emerging multidisciplinary area of food
microbiology. It encompasses such disciplines as mathematics, microbiology, engineering …

A diverse field of predictive microbiology models has emerged in the past 30 years and has
advanced our understanding of microbial behavior in foods. As most of published models …

Accurately predicting the fate of microbial pathogens in food is a goal of all concerned food
safety specialists employed by food companies, government agencies, academic institutions …

Microorganisms can contaminate food, thus causing food spoilage and health risks when
the food is consumed. Foods are not sterile; they have a natural flora and a transient flora …