Search for dissertations about: "Food safety and food hygiene"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words Food safety and food hygiene.
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1. Food Safety Learning in Home and Consumer Studies : Teachers' and Students' Perspectives
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to explore food safety as part of Home and consumer studies (HCS) education in Swedish compulsory school.Firstly, a nationwide web-based questionnaire was performed among HCS teachers to obtain an overall picture of their knowledge, behaviour and attitudes regarding food safety. READ MORE
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2. Fermented probiotic beverage based on quinoa : Functionality, hygiene, and health effects
Abstract : White quinoa grains were used as a source of novel beneficial microorganisms and as a matrix for development of a fermented plant-based drink. Studies on the quinoa grain microbiota were performed by applying spontaneous fermentation to allow isolation of autochthonous Lactiplantibacillus strains with potential to be used as starter cultures. READ MORE
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3. Microbiological hygiene and biological control of leafy green vegetables
Abstract : Fruit and vegetables are vital components of a healthy diet, and international strategies to encourage their consumption are in place (FAO/WHO, 2005). Ready-to-eat (RTE) leafy green vegetable products have exploded in popularity, and are a convenient and attractive way to add greens to the plate. READ MORE
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4. Evaluating implementation strategies for improved food safety in Vietnam
Abstract : Pork is the most popular and consumed meat in Vietnam, and the preference among consumers for fresh and “warm” pork makes the traditional pork value chain dominate the pork industry. This thesis assessed microbial contamination in pork, then evaluated the technical and economic aspects of light-touch interventions in improving the safety of pork in the small-scale value chain. READ MORE
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5. Microbiological food safety of cheese produced in Swedish small-scale dairies : characteristics, growth and enterotoxin production of Staphylococcus aureus
Abstract : The number of small-scale dairies in Sweden has increased during the past decade. Current agricultural policy encourages such small-scale production and various ways to help producers have been proposed. Combining traditional cheese making and good product safety is a challenge, since several human pathogens pose a hazard in the products. READ MORE