Chapter 16: Food & Water Microbiology Flashcards
What are the 5 main subjects of food and water microbiology?
Food Spoilage, Food Preservation, Food Fermentation, Foodborne & Waterborne Diseases, Maintain Proper Sanitation and Water Quality
Why study food spoilage?
Reduces amount of food for consumption
Why study food preservation?
Can delay food spoilage
Why study food fermentation?
Produces new food varieties
Why study food borne and waterborne diseases?
Pathogens cause disease
Why study proper sanitation and water quality?
Prevent spread of disease
What type of foods can easily support microbe growth?
Perishable foods
What types of foods do not spoil as quickly?
Semi-perishable foods
What types of foods remain edible for long periods?
Non-perishable foods
What are two examples of perishable foods?
Salad, Raw meat
What are two examples of semi-perishable foods?
Nuts, Potatoes
What are two examples of non-perishable foods?
Flour, sugar
What type of factors deal with food properties?
Intrinsic
What type of factors deal with food storage environments?
Extrinsic
What type of factors deal with temperature, humidity, or presence and concentration of gases?
Extrinsic factors
