Methods, Composition, Pathogens, Associations and Government Sites
The following resources are useful for determining laboratory analytical methods:
Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC International by Publication Date: 2023NOW ONLINE! The Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC International is the most comprehensive collection of chemical and microbiological methods available in the world.
Official Methods and Recommended Practices of the AOCS by [online] Over 400 analytical methods critical to processing, trading, utilizing, and evaluating fats, oils, and lipid products.AACC Approved Methods of Analysis by
[Online] Analytical methods for scientists working with grain-based ingredients.
ASBC Methods of Analysis by [online] bringing uniformity to the brewing industry
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of FoodsISBN: 9780875532738Publication Date: 2015[print] A comprehensive selection of proven testing methods with an emphasis on accuracy, relevance, and reliability
Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products[Print] Microbiological, chemical, and physical methods for analyzing the safety and quality of milk and dairy products.
Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater.[Print] Procedures for analyzing water, wastewater, and related materials.
Core Resources for Listeria, Salmonella, E-coli and all the others...
The ProkaryotesPublication Date: 2013-A handbook on t he Biology of Bacteria, includes not only taxonomy, but also prokaryotic biology and technology of taxa in a broad context
Bergey's Manual of Systematics of Archaea and BacteriaPublication Date: 2015detailed and authoritative descriptions of each of the prokaryotic groups including an introduction to the literature of the groups and a panoramic overview of prokaryotic biology and the richness of prokaryotic life.
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- FoodData CentralSearchable database of nutrient information on over 8,000 foods, includes expanded nutrient profile data and links to related agricultural and experimental research.
- Books on Food CompositionPrint Books and eBooks available at Penn State with composition tables for a wide variety of foods.
- Traditional Animal Foods of Indigenous Peoples of Northern North AmericaDescribes and references the published literature on traditional animal foods known and used by Indigenous Peoples of northern North America
Core food related associations and some helpful government sites
- Institute of Food Technologistsadvancing the science of food
Includes a Career Development section - International Union of Food Science and TechnologyStrengthening global food science and technology for humanity
- American Dairy Science Associationscientific society for dairy education and technological advancement.
Check for jobs in the student divisions. - American Meat Science Associationthe premier provider of learning and knowledge for the meat science discipline
- Cereals & Grains Association (was American Association of Cereal Chemists)working to advance the understanding and knowledge of cereal grain science
- American Society of Brewing Chemistsbringing uniformity to the brewing industry on a technical level.
- Code of Federal Regulations (Annual Edition)Search the official annual editions of the CFR back to 1996.
- Codex Alimentariusdescribes international food standards
- FAOSTATinternational statistics on food production and consumption