Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Antimicrobial is used to inhibit and prevent the growth of microorganisms present in food particles. Controlling the microbial growth in foods is possible by the chemical and metal disinfecting agents.

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