Biofilm formation in food industries: A food safety concern

Food Control

Volumn 31, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 572-585

  Srey, Sokunrotanak ^a   Jahid, Iqbal Kabir ^a   Ha, Sang Do ^a  

^a Chung Ang University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Biofilms; Chemical control; Control strategies; Food industry; Hurdle technology; Novel control strategies

Indexed keywords

EID: 84872019575     PISSN: 09567135     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2012.12.001     Document Type: Review

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