NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Raw foods of animal origin are the most likely to be contaminated, specifically raw or undercooked meat and poultry, raw or lightly cooked eggs, unpasteurized (raw) milk, and raw shellfish. Fruits and vegetables also may get contaminated.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nature uses microorganisms to carry out fermentation processes, and for thousands of years mankind has used yeasts, moulds and bacteria to make food products such as bread, beer, wine, vinegar, yoghurt and cheese, as well as fermented fish, meat and vegetables.

Detailed explanation-3: -Types of fermented foods for which commercial starter cultures are currently used include dairy products (cheese, sour cream, yogurt), meat products (sausages), and vegetable products (pickles, sauerkraut, olives).