Microbes Based On Temperature

Question 1

Pyschophile

Answer 1

• 0 C
• Optimum: 15 C or lower
• Maximum: 20 C

Question 2

Psychrotroph ( major spoilage organisms of refrigerated foods)

Answer 2

• 0 to 7 C
• Optimum: 20 to 30 C
• Maximum: 35 C

Question 3

Mesophile (many human enteric pathogens)

Answer 3

• minimum: 15 to 20 C
• Optimum: 30 to 40 C
• Maximum 45

Question 4

Thermophile

Answer 4

• 50 C or higher
• Optimum: 50 to 65 C
• Minimum: 45 C