uses of microorganisms Flashcards
in what economic industries are micro organisms used in?
food industry, baking industry, wine industry, medicine
how are microorganisms used in the food industry?
used in making curd,
what is the microorganisms present in curd?
inoculum
what is the bacteria present in curd
lacto bacillus
how are microorganisms used in the baking industry?
yeast
how are microorganisms used in the wines
yeast is used in making wine and beer
What is alcohol fermentation?
Conversion of carbohydrates into alcohol + co2
What is alcohol fermentation?
Conversion of carbohydrates into alcohol + co2
why does dough give a puffy appearance and what is it called?
due to co2 in it. this is called leavening
how is a bread baked?
the dough goes through fermentation and gives a puffy appearence (leavening) then its baked to remove the co2 and alcohol. after baking, a porous bread is formed