FOOD TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Molds that grow at refrigerated temperatures.
A
psychrophiles
B
thermophiles
C
mesophiles
D
Heterotrophic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term psychrotrophs (also denominated psychrotolerant) refers to microorganisms that have the ability to grow at low temperatures but have optimal and maximal growth temperatures above 15 and 20 °C, respectively (Moyer and Morita, 2007).

Detailed explanation-2: -Psychrophilic microorganisms have a maximum temperature for growth at 20 degrees C or below and are restricted to permanently cold habitats.

Detailed explanation-3: -Psychrophiles are extremophilic bacteria or archaea which are cold-loving having an optimal temperature for growth at about 15°C or lower, a maximal temperature for growth at about 20°C and a minimal temperature for growth at 0°C or lower.

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