FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A contaminant is any microorganism or substance that can contaminate food or preparation equipment. Contaminants can be biological, physical or chemical.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Physical contaminants primarily impact the physical appearance or other physical properties of water. Chemical contaminants are elements or compounds. Biological contaminants are organisms in water.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three different types of food contamination-chemical, physical and biological. All foods are at risk of becoming contaminated, which increases the chance of the food making someone sick. It’s important to know how food can become contaminated so that you can protect against it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biological contamination The problem occurs when bacteria or other harmful microorganisms get into food. They are a common cause of food poisoning, spoilage and costly waste. Biological hazards include microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, yeasts, moulds and parasites.

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