The food safety and contamination practices were explained in this book. The microbial contamination of the food products was emphasized in detail. Some of the harmful bacteria that produces food borne toxins were illustrated. Some of the advanced techniques that can be used in the analysis of the food contaminants was explained in this book. Various types of flavors that enhance the customer's satisfaction was explained with examples. Some of the molecular techniques that can determine the quality of the food was discussed. Some of the chemical contaminants that spoil the food products were described with popular examples. The evaluation of food safety protocols was described by considering the local legislations of various countries. The process of food fortification and its role in the food processing industries was discussed in detail.

Geomicrobiology examines the aspects of geomicrobiology and its physiological aspects. It includes molecular and non-molecular methodologies used in geomicrobiology. It provides the reader with the insights of geomicrobiology to understand the geomicrobiology of fossil fuels and the molecular and non-molecular methodologies involved in geomicrobiology along with its applications. This book also discusses about geomicrobiology of iron and sulfur, geomicrobiology of fossil fuels and applications of geo-microbiology.