This is a comprehensive book which is designed to provide valuable insight on the topics like food preservation. Food spoilage organisms and their use for production of fermented foods and beverages. This book is of great use to students at Btech and BSc level. Comprehensive coverage of the syllabus Clear and precise exposition of the subject. Distinct classification of the content into units sections and sub-sections for a systematic coverage of the subject.Contains previous years exam papers to give an overview of the examination pattern Provides students a key for rapid revision for exams.