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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The levels of microorganisms in food ecosystems can be controlled by diverse factors such
as temperature, pH, water activity or preservatives, which determine their growth, survival or …

Abstract The 8th International Conference on Predictive Modelling in Food was held in Paris,
France in September 2013. One of the major topics of this conference was the transfer of …