Microbiology of Acidic and/or Low Aw Products – Online Course

What regulations surround the microbiology of acidic and/or low Aw products? What are the microorganisms that can grow in these products? The CTCPA answers these questions while teaching you how to preserve these products.

CTCPA PEDAGOGY

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Identify the mechanisms of growth, sporulation, and germination in microorganisms.
  • Identify the main microorganisms responsible for spoilage.
  • List the methods used to analyze acidic products.
  • Explain thermobacteriology and adjust the heat treatment.
  • Identify ways to manage contamination risks

    TEACHING METHODS

  • Active and participative pedagogy.
  • Exchange of experiences and discussions.
  • Presentations, slideshows.
  • Evaluation of the course by the trainees.
  • Evaluation of the trainees' knowledge by questionnaire or case study
  • Provision of documentation and training materials.
  • Issuance of a training certificate.

    Content of the training

  • What regulations apply to these products?
  • What microorganisms can grow in these products?
  • Overview of various microorganisms
  • Growth characteristics (pH, Aw) of microorganisms
  • How should this product be stored?
  • Heat Treatment: The Various Existing Methods and the Selection of a Reference Microorganism
  • Other methods: Pulsed light, high pressure…

Don't miss the CTCPA's Microbiology of acid and/or low-Aw products training course!

Our expertise in food microbiological risk management is a cornerstone of our technical expertise as an agri-food technical center.
Our microbiology team brings you its knowledge and skills on acid and/or low-Aw products.

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