Abstract: Microbial volatile organic compounds(MVOCs)are important small molecular compounds produced during microbial growth and metabolism,and is one of the main indicators for the detection and prevention of microbial contamination of foods. The analysis and detection technology of microbial volatile organic compounds in food and its applications in food quality safety monitoring are comprehensively reviewed in this paper,including packaging,storage,quality,spoilage identification. Thus,this has important practical significance for the rapid,accurate and effective evaluation of food microbial contamination.