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• Bacillus cereus
  ...(pronounced: /bəˈsɪləs ˈsɪriəs/) is a [[Gram-positive]], [[rod-shaped]] [[bacteria]] that is commonly found in soil and food. It is known for its ability to f ...he Latin ''baculus'', meaning "stick") refers to the rod-like shape of the bacteria. The species name ''cereus'' (from the Latin ''cereus'', meaning "waxy") re
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• Food microbiology
  ..., or contaminate food. This includes the study of [[microbial]] pathogens, spoilage organisms, [[fermentation]] microorganisms, and microorganisms used in food * [[Fermentation]]: The chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the
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• Preservatives
  ...his is the process of treating and handling food to stop or slow down food spoilage, loss of quality, edibility, or nutritional value. ...s is a substance added to pharmaceutical products to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
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• Vibrio
  '''Vibrio''' (pronunciation: /ˈvɪbri.oʊ/) is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria, possessing a curved-rod shape, several species of which can cause foodborn ..." which means to vibrate, referring to the characteristic motile nature of bacteria in this genus.
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• Food preservation
  ...the process of treating and handling [[food]] to stop or slow down [[food spoilage]], loss of [[quality]], edibility, or [[nutritional value]] and thus allow ...in airtight containers and then heating it to kill or weaken any remaining bacteria, yeasts, or molds.
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• Raw milk
  ...to kill harmful bacteria. This raw, unpasteurized milk can carry dangerous bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria, which are responsible for causin * [[Foodborne illness]]: Any illness resulting from the spoilage of contaminated food.
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• Pasteurized
  ...heating beer and wine was enough to kill most of the bacteria that caused spoilage, preventing these beverages from turning sour. ...on]]: The process of heat processing a liquid or a food to kill pathogenic bacteria to make the food safe to eat.
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• Foodborne illness
  ...illness resulting from the food spoilage of contaminated food, pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or parasites that contaminate food, as well as chemical or natura * [[Bacteria]] such as ''[[Salmonella]]'', ''[[Escherichia coli]]'', and ''[[Listeria]]'
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• Foodborne Illness
  ...s any illness resulting from the spoilage of contaminated food, pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or parasites that contaminate food, as well as chemical or natura ...nesses are caused by consuming food or drink that has been contaminated by bacteria ([[Salmonella]], [[E. coli]], [[Listeria]]), viruses ([[Norovirus]], [[Hepa
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• Pasteurised
  ...scribe a process of heat treatment aimed at reducing the number of harmful bacteria in food and drink. The process is named after its inventor, [[Louis Pasteur ...efinite length of time and then cooling it immediately. This process kills bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that can cause disease, thereby making t
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• Germ theory
  ...asteur's experiments demonstrated the role of bacteria in fermentation and spoilage, while Koch's postulates established a set of criteria to prove that a spec * [[Infection]]: The process by which bacteria, viruses, and other germs enter the body and cause disease.
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• Food hygiene
  * [[Cross-contamination]]: The process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance ...: Any illness resulting from the spoilage of contaminated food, pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or parasites that contaminate food.
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• Preservative
  ...to prevent spoilage and maintain freshness. They can inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and molds that can cause food to spoil. ...Preservatives are used in pharmaceutical products to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. They can also help to maintain the potency of the drug.
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• Processed foods
  ...ed by sealing them in a can and heating them to kill or slow the growth of bacteria. ...Foods that have been preserved by freezing them, which slows the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms.
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• Pasteurisation
  ...heating beer and wine was enough to kill most of the bacteria that caused spoilage, preventing these beverages from turning sour.
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• Souring
  ...ance becomes sour or acidic. This is often a result of fermentation, where bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms break down sugars. ...dough bread its distinctive taste. However, in other contexts, such as the spoilage of milk, souring is an undesirable process.
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• Smokehouse
  ...he process of smoking is an ancient food preservation method which reduces bacteria and extends the shelf life of the food. ...ion]]: The process of treating and handling food to stop or slow down food spoilage, loss of quality, edibility, or nutritional value.
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• Food preservatives
  ...nunciation: /fuːd prɪˈzɜːvətɪvz/) are substances added to foods to prevent spoilage, discoloration, or to enhance flavor and appearance. ...s help to extend the shelf life of foods and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria, some have been linked to health problems. For example, some artificial pre
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• Penicillium
  ...us|fungi]] that is of major importance in the natural environment, in food spoilage, and in food and drug production. * [[Antibiotic]]: A type of drug that can kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, produced by certain species of Penicillium.
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• Food technology
  ...ms for keeping food products safe and resistant from natural harms such as bacteria and other micro-organisms. ...ion]]: The process of treating and handling food to stop or slow down food spoilage, loss of quality, edibility, or nutritional value and thus allow for longer
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