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Microbiology Quiz #9

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Growth factors related to the food itself
Intrinsic
Microorganisms can produce a desired food product through this metabolic process (e.g Alcohol and Bread).
Fermentation
Disease causing microorganisms which can cause illness
Pathogenic
Proteolysis and anaerobic breakdown of proteins; foul smelling amine compounds
Putrefaction
Growth factors related to the environment where food stored
Extrinsic
Microorganisms which cause a food to smell, taste and/or look unacceptable
Spoilage
Use of shrink wrap and vacuum technologies to package food in controlled atmospheres
Modified atmosphere packaging/MAP
Microbes which grow optimally from 20-40C
Mesophile
Microbes which can grow below 4C but generally prefer warmer temperatures
Psychrotrophic
Live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host
Probiotic
Microbes which grow optimally above 45C
Thermophile
Microbes which grow from 1-20C
Psychrophile
Kills pathogens and spoilage organisms, used for milk and other dairy products
Pasteurization
What year was food poisoning discovered?
900
Though which process does mould degrade food?
Hydrolysis
Use of ionizing radiation (gamma radiation) to extend shelf life or sterilize meat, seafoods, fruits, and vegetables
Radappertization
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