FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What happens to bacteria when cooled to-18
A
cellular death
B
growth reduction
C
growth of thermophilic bacteria
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychrotrophic microorganisms have a maximum temperature for growth above 20 degrees C and are widespread in natural environments and in foods. Psychrophilic microorganisms have a maximum temperature for growth at 20 degrees C or below and are restricted to permanently cold habitats.

Detailed explanation-2: -Temperature control These bacteria can grow at temperatures between 5°C and 60°C, which is known as the temperature danger zone. The fastest rate of growth is at around 37°C, the temperature of the human body.

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