Food Micro Biology Flashcards
1
Q
What’s are fermented products
A
Production involves the action of microorganisms or enzymes which cause changes in the food
2
Q
What microorganisms are required in fermentation
A
Mesophilic
Thermophilic
3
Q
What’s micro org are used for milk fermentation
A
Mesophilkic thermophilkic and therapeutic lactic acid
Yeasts and molds
4
Q
How is cheese fermented
A
Coagulation of curd
Expression of whey
Ripening by microbial fermentation
5
Q
What effect does therapeutic fermented milks have
A
Improves gut microflora
May control colon cancer
6
Q
Acidphilud milk contains
A
L.Acidophilus
7
Q
Bifif-amended fermented milk function
A
Reduces cholesterol levels
Assists calcium absorption
8
Q
What’s is a starter culture
A
Used to start a food process
