Food Preservation Chemical and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Food Microbiology
Chemical Preservatives Sodium Benzoate Sorbate Proprionates
Chemical Preservatives Sulfur Dioxide Nitrates and Nitrites BHA/BHT
Chemical Preservatives Salt Sugar Spices and Essential Oils
Chemical Preservatives Flavoring Agents Fatty acids Lactic and Acetic Acid Bacteriocins and Antibiotics
Modified Atmosphere Preservation MAP – Modified Atmosphere Packaging Carbon Dioxide Types Hypobaric Vacuum Packaging MAP Equilibrium Modified Atmosphere Controlled Atmosphere Packaging
MAP Equipment
Carbon Dioxide and Microorganisms Inhibitory Activity Increases as storage temperatures decrease 20-30% Optimal Inhibition increases as pH decreases Under Pressure – More effective
Safety and Spoilage Concerns Clostridium botulinum Listeria monocytogenes Spoilage Lactobacilli B. thermospacta
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