Use of microorganisms Flashcards
1
Q
How is blue cheese made
A
Moulds that have been added to them
2
Q
What characteristics does moulds give to the cheese
A
- creamy texture
- sharp, tangy taste
3
Q
…… are added to the pasteurised milk
A
spores
4
Q
What are steel rods used for in blue cheese
A
to allow air into the cheese (this enables spores to germinate and spread in the cheese)
5
Q
What does the production of bread rely on
A
Yeast as a raising agent
6
Q
What is yeast
A
Single-celled fungi
7
Q
what conditions does yeast need to work
A
warmth, moisture, food and time
8
Q
yeast produce ……. …….
A
Carbon dioxide
9
Q
What is the yeast process called
A
fermentation process
