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Microorganisms are everywhere. In this course you will learn what they are, become familiar with the “good” and “bad”, and learn how to control them. This will kickstart your Food Microbiology journey. Read more & Sign up.
Disclaimer: This course provides you with a basic understanding of food microbiology. In order to make safe food you will need to comply with relevant legislation and guidelines and execute proper testing and risk analyses. We cannot be held responsible for actions taken based on the content of this course.
What will you learn?

We start with some introductions
We’ll introduce you to bacteria, molds and yeasts, the microorganisms of focus in this course. We’ll explain how they differ from each other and we’ll dig into their basic structures and characteristics.

The “good” and the “bad”
Next up we’ll look into several specific microorganisms that are very common in food. We’re making a distinction between the ‘good’, those microorganisms we need and use to make food (better), and the ‘bad’, those microorganisms that make us sick. We will look specifically at when and where they thrive.

Controlling it all
Lastly, we’ll look at how to control all these microorganisms. How do we prevent some from growing and provide the perfect environment for others to thrive!