,Third Edition
FUNDAMENTAL
FOOD
MICROBIOLOGY
Bibek Ray
CRC PR E S S
Boca Raton London New York Washington, D.C.
,This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2005.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Ray, Bibek
Fundamental food microbiology / Bibek Ray. --3rd ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-8493-1610-3
1. Food--Microbiology. I. Title
QR115.R39 2003
664d.001d579--dc22 2003055738
This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reprinted material
is quoted with permission, and sources are indicated. A wide variety of references are listed. Reasonable
efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but the author and the publisher cannot
assume responsibility for the validity of all materials or for the consequences of their use.
Neither this book nor any part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, and recording, or by any information storage or
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, Dedication
To my parents, Hem and Kiron, and my family
FUNDAMENTAL
FOOD
MICROBIOLOGY
Bibek Ray
CRC PR E S S
Boca Raton London New York Washington, D.C.
,This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2005.
“To purchase your own copy of this or any of Taylor & Francis or Routledge’s
collection of thousands of eBooks please go to www.eBookstore.tandf.co.uk.”
Cover Image:
Microscope with easy phase contrast, dark field, and bright light facilities (M 4002 D).
(Courtesy of Swift Instrument International, S.A.)
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Ray, Bibek
Fundamental food microbiology / Bibek Ray. --3rd ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-8493-1610-3
1. Food--Microbiology. I. Title
QR115.R39 2003
664d.001d579--dc22 2003055738
This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reprinted material
is quoted with permission, and sources are indicated. A wide variety of references are listed. Reasonable
efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but the author and the publisher cannot
assume responsibility for the validity of all materials or for the consequences of their use.
Neither this book nor any part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, including photocopying, microfilming, and recording, or by any information storage or
retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from the publisher.
The consent of CRC Press LLC does not extend to copying for general distribution, for promotion, for
creating new works, or for resale. Specific permission must be obtained in writing from CRC Press LLC
for such copying.
Direct all inquiries to CRC Press LLC, 2000 N.W. Corporate Blvd., Boca Raton, Florida 33431.
Trademark Notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are
used only for identification and explanation, without intent to infringe.
Visit the CRC Press Web site at www.crcpress.com
© 2004 by CRC Press LLC
No claim to original U.S. Government works
International Standard Book Number 0-8493-1610-3
Library of Congress Card Number 2003055738
ISBN 0-203-99825-1 Master e-book ISBN
, Dedication
To my parents, Hem and Kiron, and my family
