FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
DRYING AND DEHYDRATION
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Question
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Food spoilage can be the result of bacteria, mold, enzymes and ____ Food is contaminated as a result of bacteria, enzymes and ____
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yeast
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germs
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strong bacteria
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viruses
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -These enzymes can break down the nutrients to cause spoilage during subsequent storage of the food. Extracellular enzymes causing spoilage in thermally treated foods are proteinases, lipases, and phospholipases of psychrotrophic bacteria and amylases.
Detailed explanation-2: -Yeasts are used as starter cultures in cheeses and bread, as well as wine, beer, and other alcoholic fermentation products, but they can also initiate spoilage in foods, such as yoghurt, fruit juice, salads, and mayonnaise.
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