FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What type of bacteria is responsible for food spoilage?

A	Harmless
B	Beneficial
C	Undesirable
D	Disease-causing

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The predominant bacteria associated with spoilage are Brochothrix thermosphacta, Carnobacterium spp., Lactobacillus spp., Lactococcus spp., Leuconostoc spp., Pediococcus spp., Stretococcus spp., Kurthia zopfii, and Weisella spp.

Detailed explanation-2: -Undesirable micro-organisms means yeasts, molds, bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and parasites, and includes disease-causing pathogens having public health significance which subject food to decomposition, indicate food is contaminated with filth, or otherwise may cause food to be adulterated.

Detailed explanation-3: -1 Microbial spoilage. Microbial spoilage is caused by microorganisms like fungi (moulds, yeasts) and bacteria. 2 Physical spoilage. 3 Chemical spoilage. 4 Appearance of spoiled food.

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