FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Warmth
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oxygen
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food-protein
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Bacteria can live in hotter and colder temperatures than humans, but they do best in a warm, moist, protein-rich environment that is pH neutral or slightly acidic.
Detailed explanation-2: -Physical aspects include temperature, pH, and osmotic pressure.
Detailed explanation-3: -FATTOM is an acronym used to describe the conditions necessary for bacterial growth: Food, acidity, time, temperature, oxygen, and moisture. Foods provide a perfect environment for bacterial growth, due to their provision of nutrients, energy, and other components needed by the bacteria.
Detailed explanation-4: -These are: temperatures, moisture, oxygen, and a particular pH. Many bacteria prefer warm environments, but there are some that thrive in low or high temperatures. Most bacteria need access to water or moisture to grow.