Microbiology of Spices
This white paper provides and overview of the microbiology of spices and includes information on pathogens of concern in spices, antimicrobial properties of spices, prevalence of bacteria in raw spices, role of microbiological testing, legal and regulatory requirements, and conclusions/additional resources on best practices for food safety.
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