Microbiological Examination of Foods: 7 Methods

The following points highlight top seven methods for the microbiological examination of foods. The methods are:- 1. Indicator Organisms 2. Direct Examination 3. Cultural Techniques 4. Enumeration Methods 5. Alternative Methods 6. Rapid Methods for the Detection of Specific Organisms and Toxins 7. Laboratory Accreditation. Method # 1. Indicator Organisms: It may be necessary to carry out a microbiological examination [...]