Controlling Microbial Growth Flashcards
Exam 2
What are the 3 methods of microbial growth control?
- physical
- chemical
- mechanical
What are the 2 types of physical control for microbial growth?
Provide Examples
- heat (dry and moist)
- radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing)
What is the pro/con of using dry heat for microbial control?
- pro: inexpensive
- con: lose use of item
What are 2 examples of using dry heat for microbial control?
- dry oven
- incineration
What are 2 types of moist heat for microbial control?
- pressurized (sterilization)
- non-pressurized
What is used for pressurized moist heat microbial growth control?
Be specific
Autoclave
- PSI: 15
- Temp: 121C
- Time: 10 - 40 min
What are examples of non-pressurized moist heat for microbial growth control?
- hot water
- boiling water
- pasteurization
What is a requirement for pasteruization?
must maintain flavor and nutritional value
What are 2 methods for pasteurization?
Provide specifications
- batch method: 63.3C for 30 mins
- flash method: 75.5C for 15 sec
What are examples of ionizing radiation?
- x-ray
- cathode ray
- gamma ray
- microwave (food irradiation)
What is an example of non-ionizing radiation?
UV-rays
What is an example of Chemical control of microbial growth?
Chemotherapy: using a chemotherapeutic agent
What is an example of mechanical control of microbial growth?
HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air)
What elements are used to control microbial growth?
Provide an example
- Halogens
- ex: iodine
- ex: chlorine
What is a tincture of iodine?
iodine + alcohol