FOOD PROCESSING
PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PROCESSING
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Question
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You can easily look at food and see if it is contaminated with bacteria.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Detection of microorganisms in foods Toxic residues of bacteria in food and beverage samples can be analyzed with test kits for bacterial toxins. Common test formats for microbial food testing are ELISA assays, real-time PCR tests, nutrient plates and agar plates.
Detailed explanation-2: -Unfortunately, there is no sure way to detect if a food is contaminated with pathogens unless the microorganisms produce enough by-products from their metabolism. Depending on the initial microbial load of contaminated food, the rate of spoilage can vary.
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