FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The two main causes of food spoilage are natural decay and action of microorganisms.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
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: -The three major types of microorganisms which cause food spoilage are bacteria, yeasts and moulds.

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