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 …

Predictive microbiology is a relatively novel scientific field belonging to food microbiology; it
is aimed at developing mathematical models that account for the effect of intrinsic and …

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 …

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

Food process models are typically aimed at improving process design or operation by
optimizing some physical or chemical outcome, such as maximizing processing yield …

Predictive Microbial Modelling Page 1 6.1 INTRODUCTION Predictive microbial modelling (PMM)
is a promising and rapidly evolving discipline of food microbiology that also encompasses …

The role that predictive modelling can play in different areas related to food safety is
discussed, including basic principles behind models and modelling, as well as the different …

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 …

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 …

Predicting the growth and behaviour of microorganisms in food has long been an aim in
food microbiology research. In recent years, microbial models have evolved to become more …