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Chapter 17: Fermentation: Desirable Effects of Microorganisms Flashcards

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Define microbiology.

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the study of living organisms too small to be seen by the unaided human eye

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Define microorganisms.

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Organisms that are only visible through a microscope

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What are the characteristics of microorganisms?

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They multiply rapidly, and transfer easily from one surface to another (cross- contamination)

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What is cross-contamination?

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transfer easily from one surface to another (cross- contamination)

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What are the microorganisms that have positive use in foods?

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bacteria, yeasts, and molds

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Bacterias are members of what kingdom? Yeasts and molds?

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Bacteria: Monera

Yeasts + molds: Fungi

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What do microorganisms depend on to grow and multiply?

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Outside sources

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Are bacteria single-celled or multiple-celled?

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single-celled organisms

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How does bacteria multiply?

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Cell division

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Describe the cells of bacteria?

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Their cells have no nucleus and are filled with a gelatinous liquid called cytoplasm

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How long is bacteria?

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3 micrometers long

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How is bacteria classified?

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by shape, cell wall structure, and oxygen needs

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Name the 3 basic shapes of bacteria.

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– Bacilli have a rod shape
– Cocci have a spherical shape
– Spirilla have a spiral shape

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Name the 2 types of cell wall structures of bacteria.

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  • Gram-positive bacteria turn violet

- Gram-negative turn red

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How are the cell wall structures of bacteria identified?

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by the ability to be stained by a crystal violet dye, called Gram’s stain

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Name the 3 categories of bacteria based on oxygen needs.

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– Aerobic bacteria must have oxygen to function
– Anaerobic bacteria function best in an oxygen-free environment
– Facultative bacteria can function in either type of environment

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What kind of bacteria spoils cabbage? What prevents the aerobic bacteria to grow?

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  • Aerobic bacteria
  • submerging cabbage in salt water does not
    allow aerobic bacteria to grow
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Aerobic bacteria in cabbage can multiply and develop what?

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the flavor and texture of sauerkraut

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What do bacterial growth rates depend on?

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pH, air, temperature, and nutrients

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Define fungus.

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a plant that lacks chlorophyll

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Are fungi single-celled? Do they have a nucleus?

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– are not always single-celled

– have a nucleus in their cells

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What is the function of fungus in nature?

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widely distributed in nature and help organic matter decay

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Give examples of fungus.

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mushrooms, molds, mildew, rust, and yeast

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How is fungi classified?

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by their structure and reproduction methods

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The basic structure of fungi is made of what?

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made of filaments or tubes called hyphae

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Describe the structure of hyphae.

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have elongated cells or chains of cells that absorb nutrients from the environment

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How is myecelium formed?

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Hyphae intertwines and forms a branched network

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How does myecelium reproduce?

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by creating spores

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Define spores.

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the reproductive cells of fungi

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How do spores develop?

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in a sac- or balloon-like structure that explodes when full

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How big are spores? What are they resistant to?

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Spores are microscopic and resistant to harsh environments

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Define molds.

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fungi that form a mycelium structure with a fuzzy appearance

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What do molds produce? What do they do?

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Many produce antibiotics that kill bacteria likely to be growing in the same area

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Define yeasts.

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fungi with a single-celled structure

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What do yeasts produce?

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produce alcohol and carbon dioxide

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What do yeasts form on soil or plants? What do they form in animals?

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Soil or plants: mycelium structures

Animals: reproduce by budding

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Name 4 common characteristics of microorganisms.

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– grow rapidly and are good sources of edible
protein for animals
– can enhance or add to the nutritional value of food
– can enter a dormant or inactive state to protect themselves from a harsh environment
– reproduce when the environment supports growth needs

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Define a pure culture.

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a large volume of one type of microbe grown purposely

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What are microorganisms used for in food processing plants?

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development of such foods as pickles, cheese, and beverages

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Define starter cultures.

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pure cultures of microorganisms that are added to foods to begin a fermentation

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41
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Define microbial enzymes.

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Enzymes produced by microorganisms

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What is the source of most changes in food products?

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Microbial enzymes

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How do microbial enzymes act in the body?

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– Microorganisms excrete digestive enzymes to break down large macromolecules for transport through the microbial cell wall
– Microorganisms can then absorb the fragments and use them for energy

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How can microorganisms be classified

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by the organic molecules they use as a food source

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What are proteolytic microorganisms?

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release proteases that change proteins into amino acids and are used to clot milk, tenderize meat, and remove pulp from cacao beans

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What are lipolytic microorganisms?

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produce enzymes that digest fats and are used to flavor cheese, remove egg yolk, and clean up oil spills

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How are microorganisms classified in terms of their scientific names?

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By 2 Latin names

  • The genus name
  • The species name
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What are characteristics of the genus name?

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– is always capitalized

– indicates a family of organisms that have similar characteristics

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What are characteristics of the species name?

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– is never capitalized

– identifies the type of microbe within the family

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Name the 4 factors that affect microbe growth.

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  • Microorganisms need an energy supply
  • Microorganisms need water
  • Microorganisms grow at certain pH values
  • Microorganisms prefer a moderate temperature
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What are microorganisms composed of chemically?

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composed of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen

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What do microorganisms need to feed on?

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  • C, O, N, H

- Minerals and vitamins to aid with enzyme activity

53
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Can microorganisms be dormant? In what conditions?

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Some microorganisms can remain alive, but

dormant, in dried conditions

54
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What is a safe water activity for most food storage?

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0.70 or lower

55
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How can water activity be lowered?

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by removing water, adding solutes, or by freezing

56
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What are the 3 pH levels that microorganisms can live in?

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Minimum, preferred, maximum

57
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What temperature do microorganisms prefer?

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Modertate temp

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Why don’t microorganisms like freezing? And heating?

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Freezing: slows enzyme activity and cell reproduction
Heating: can kill microorganisms

59
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When do microorganisms die if temperature is raised?

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at 5 C to 12 C above the temperature for maximum growth

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Define fermentation.

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enzymatically controlled change in a food product caused by the action of microorganisms

61
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The changes from fermentation result from what?

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– digestive enzymes released by the
microorganisms
– the release of by-products, such as carbon dioxide, acetic and lactic acids, and ethanol

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What is the primary product of a microbial reaction?

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Energy

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What can by-products of microbial reactions change in a food?

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color, texture, flavor, aroma, and pH

64
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When does fermentation occur?

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when nutrients broken down by digestive enzymes are absorbed by microorganisms for growth and energy

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What is yeast needed in?

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all yeast breads, alcoholic beverages, and vinegars

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What is often used for yeast?

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Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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What is the main source of energy of Saccharomyces cerevisiae?

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– Sugar is its main source of energy

– It can utilize on honey, molasses, or corn syrup

68
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What steps is yeast affected by in the bread-making process?

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– Warm liquid activates yeast
– Mixing distributes yeast evenly
– Kneading the dough develops the gluten
- Proofing

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What does proofing allow? What does it release?

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  • Allows the yeast to produce enzymes that break down sugars

- Releasing alcohol and carbon dioxide

70
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What happens during the bread making process?

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– carbon dioxide becomes trapped in pockets throughout the dough, gluten stretches, and the dough rises
– the dough continues to rise during baking and a crust forms

71
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What do bread products contain?

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flour, yeast, salt, and water

72
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What is wine?

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fermented juice of plant products such as grapes, honey, various fruits and dandelions

73
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What can be added to inhibit unwanted microbe growth?

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Sulfur dioxide (SO2) or potassium metabisulfite

74
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How are wine juices kept? For how long?

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held in anaerobic conditions for up to 4 weeks in oak barrels or stainless steel tanks

75
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When is wine fermentation complete?

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when bubbling from CO2 production stops

76
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How is wine aged?

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in barrels or vats to slowly develop the characteristic flavors

77
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Give examples of yeast fermentation in other alcoholic beverages.

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– Beers are made from fermented barley
– Bourbon is made from corn
– Rum is made from sugar cane or molasses
– Brandy is distilled wine or fermented fruit juice
– Liqueurs have a brandy base with sugar and flavorings added

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Name the 3 main types of bacterial fermentation.

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1) Lactic acid fermentation
2) Proteolytic
3) Acetic acid fermentation

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What is lactic acid fermentation?

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Fermented foods produced by bacteria whose by-product is lactic acid
Produces the other by-products of acetic acid, formic acid and carbon dioxide

80
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What does sauerkraut result from?

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the lactic acid bacterial fermentation of cabbage submerged in brine, a salt and water solution

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What does brine do in sauerkraut?

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The salt controls water activity and pulls water with dissolved sugar and nutrients to the surface

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What does bacteria do in sauerkraut?

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Bacteria utilize the sugar and release carbon dioxide and lactic acid into the brine

83
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How are cucumbers turned into pickles?

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heating them in a spiced vinegar solution, refrigerating in an acid brine, or fermenting them with lactic acid bacteria

84
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What does commercial pickling involve?

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– washing the cucumbers in a chlorine solution

– placing them in a brine with a pure culture of Lactobacillus (starter culture)

85
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Which other foods can be pickled?

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vegetables such as watermelon rinds, beets, cauliflower, okra, and onions, and even eggs

86
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How can lactic acid fermentation be used in meats?

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to make dry and semidry sausages

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What does lactic acid fermentation provide in meats?

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– Increased acid tenderizes the meat and adds a tart flavor

– Fermentation, smoking, and drying prevent spoilage

88
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How does cheese form curds?

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Milk is pasteurized, then rennin and lactic acid bacteria are added to form curds

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How is the whey separated from the curd?

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– Curds are cut into small cubes and heated to help the whey separate from them
– Whey is drained off and collected for use as an additive in other processed foods

90
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What can cheese curds turn into?

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– mixed with cream to make cottage cheese

– put in presses to squeeze out excess moisture for making aged cheese

91
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What happens during aging or ripening of cheeses?

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cheeses wrapped with wax are placed in curing rooms

92
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What is responsible for the characteristic flavour of cheeses?

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Different bacteria or molds

93
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What does the sharpness of cheese refer to?

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refers to the strength of flavor and aroma

94
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How does the sharpness of cheeses develop?

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Develops as cheese ages

95
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Cheeses that age longer tend to what?

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– have firmer consistency
– have more crumbly textures
– melt into sauces more readily

96
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What by-products do molds create?

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antibiotics, flavor compounds, and enzymes

97
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Name some examples of fermented foods often used in Asian cuisine.

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– soy sauce, a fermented mix of soybeans and wheat
– tempeh, a soybean cake of cooked, mashed soybeans pressed into blocks, inoculated with Rhizopus molds, and wrapped in banana leaves

98
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What is two-step fermentation?

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uses bacteria as well as fungi to produce the product

99
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Describe the two-step fermentation process of cheeses?

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lactic acid bacteria is needed to form the product, then other microorganisms develop the flavors and textures

100
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Describe the two-step fermentation process of sourdough bread?

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lactic acid bacteria ferments the product, and then a yeast starter proceeds to ferment the product

101
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east releases alcohol as they break down sugars, what follows yeast fermentation?

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Acetic acid fermentation

102
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What does Acetobacter bacteria use as energy? What does it release?

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  • Alcohol

- Releases acetic acid

103
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What is produced by acetic acid fermentation?

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Vinegar

104
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How is acetic acid fermentation used in baked goods?

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produces candied citron from citron lemons

105
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How is acetic acid fermentation used in chocolate?

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turns cacao beans into chocolate

106
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Name 2 benefits of fermentation.

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  • Microorganisms help preserve some foods

* Fermentation offers a wider range of food options

107
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How do microorganisms help preserve some foods?

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Fermented foods tend to have a low pH and can be stored for longer periods (especially at refrigerated temperatures)

108
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What does the variability of nutritional changes in fermented foods depend on?

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– microorganisms used
– other ingredients added
– impact of fermentation on bioavailability

109
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The concentrations of which nutrients are higher in cheese than in milk?

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Fat and calcium

110
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At what pH are bacteria killed? At what pH are molds killed?

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Bacteria: 4.6
Molds: 1.5

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