Pasteurization and canning Flashcards
1
Q
What type of bacteria will grow in raw milk?
A
Mesophillic bacteria due to the ambient temps
2
Q
Why would microbial growth occur in pasteruized milk?
A
- Recontamination
- Heat resistant bacteria/non spore formers
3
Q
What are the most common organisms which spoil fruit juices?
A
Yeasts and moulds
4
Q
What did the botulinum cook discover?
A
It would take around 3 minutes to inactivate all botulinum spores at 120c
5
Q
What are the main reasons for canned food spoilage?
A
- Under processing
- Leakage
