Overview Flashcards

1
Q

One of the oldest, common, simplest, easiest,
and often the safest way of preserving food?

A

Lactic Acid Fermentation

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2
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What countries is LAF most used?

A

Europe and Africa

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3
Q

What is Lactic Acid Fermentation commonly known as?

A

lacto-fermentation

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4
Q

Is Lactic Acid Fermentation a safe way of preserving food?

A

Yes

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5
Q

Lactic Acid Fermentation is a method used to preserve _____ for extended periods. (3 Answers)

A

dairy products, vegetables, meat

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6
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4 Lactic Acid Bacteria that have the ability to convert sugars into lactic acid that inhibits the growth of subsequent and potentially harmful bacteria and other species

A

Lactobacillus spp., Lactococci, Leuconostoc, Streptococcus thermophilus

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7
Q

Is Lactic Acid Fermentation used back then before the advent of
refrigeration and modern canning practices?

A

Yes

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8
Q

Fermentation used in industrial fermentation?

A

Lactic Acid Fermentation

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9
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Example of Foods fermented through Lactic Acid Fermentation that depends on the LACTIC ACID BACTERIA that ferment the sugars

A

Sauerkraut, Yogurt, Sourdough Bread

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10
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Non-dairy foods fermented through LAF

A

Kimchi, Burong Isda, Idli

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11
Q

A lactic acid bacteria,

In which the acid resulting from fermentation kills bacterial competitors in buttermilk, yogurt, and some cottage cheese

A

Lactobacillus bacteria

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12
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In Yogurt, what does the Lactic Acid Bacteria do?

A

adds flavor and creates textures (the acid helps clump together milk proteins)

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13
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What lactic acid bacteria is used in Buttermilk, yogurt, and cottage cheese?

A

Lactobacillus bacteria

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14
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_____ inhibits the growth of subsequent and potentially harmful bacteria of other species.

A

Lactic Acid Bacteria

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15
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_____ creates favorable conditions for yeast activity, a property that is utilized in the production of wine and beer

A

Lactic Acid Bacteria

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16
Q

When did LAB emerged?

A

early 20th century

17
Q

When LAB emerged in early 20th century, what did it described?

A

a heterogeneous group of
bacteria

18
Q

When LAB emerged during the early 20th century, it described a heterogeneous group of
bacteria that are: (9 answers)

A

spherical (cocci), rod-shaped (bacilli), gram-positive, catalase-negative, immobile, nonsporulating, anaerobic, aerotolerant, and producers of lactic acid