L25: OPOAO Flashcards
Who performs dairy hygiene inspections?
FSA inspectors
What is wet curing?
Brine injections
What % of salt is used?
1-5%
Above what % salt is shelf-stable?
Over 5%
What microbes do nitrites inhibit?
Spore forming
What is a disadvantage of nitrites?
Form toxic nitrosamines while frying
What other food factors do nitrites affect?
Stabilises pigment, influences flavour
How do phosphates work?
Water retention agents
What is the usual form of phosphates used?
Alkaline polyphosphates
How does lipid oxidation affect microbial growth?
Less lipid oxidation = less microbial growth
How do erythorbic or ascorbic acids affect nitrosamines?
Promote nitric oxide so less nitrosamines
How can corn syrup act as a preservative?
Water binding properties
What is difference between a seasoning and a flavouring?
Seasonings modify flavour, flavourings strengthen specific flavours
What are two examples of meat tenderisers?
Salt and some proteolytic enzymes
What is nicin used for and how does it work?
Bacteriocin used in casings or packaging material
What do antioxidants prevent?
Lipid oxidation
What are some examples of antioxidants?
Citric acid, polyphosphates, EDTA, natural ingredient from rosemary
What is important when using an acidifier?
Timing
What is added to “raw meat fermented sausages”?
Salt, lactic acid bacteria, sugars, nitrite, spices
What temperature are raw meat fermented sausages fermented at?
15-30 degrees
What prevents Salmonella and staph aureus in raw meat fermented sausages?
Salt, fast initial acid, drying, maturing
What prevents Clostridium in raw meat fermented sausages?
Nitrites
What prevents E Coli in raw meat fermented sausages?
High initial temperature and long drying
In which countries is raw cows milk allowed?
UK but not Scotland
What objects are responsible for most of the contamination of raw milk?
Milk handling eqipment
What objects are responsible for most of the zoonoses of raw milk?
Udder (and rodents and foreign bodies)
What is the max milk temperature is daily collection?
8 degrees
What is the max milk temperature if collection is every other day?
6 degrees
What 7 factors is milk tested for?
Protein, butterfat, lactose, SCC, microbial quality, antibiotic residues, water
Which 4 factory determine milk quality?
Protein, butterfat, lactose, SCC
How are antibiotic residues tested for in milk?
ELISA