Food Contamination: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis

Download or read book Food Contamination: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis written by Cindy Featherstone and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-12 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food contamination is the degradation of food quality due to the presence of harmful chemicals and microorganisms. This field encompasses the scientific study of food contaminants, their types and methods of entry in food. Some of the common food contaminants include pesticides, mycotoxins, arsenic, benzene, etc. The chapters in this book are compiled to provide detailed information about multiple aspects of food contamination analysis. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included in this book. Food scientists, researchers, experts and students who want to broaden the expanse of their knowledge will find this book immensely beneficial.