INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following conditions are suitable for the growth of microorganisms on food?
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High temperature
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The presence of nutrients
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Suitable acidity
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Suitable humidity
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Conditions like air, water and warmth allow the growth of microorganisms on the food.
Detailed explanation-2: -Background: Bacteria are readily nourished in airtight environments with high humidity, such as storage cabinets, clothing closets, and corners, where ventilation is normally low and humidity is high.
Detailed explanation-3: -Low humidity acts as a conduit for viruses and airborne bacteria to disperse and travel around a building and threaten all occupants. Low humidity dries our mucous membranes and inhibits our body’s natural defence against airborne germs, viruses and bacteria.
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