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What is the main principle behind the salting preservation method?
What is the main principle behind the salting preservation method?
Which preservation method is primarily used to control microbes in fruits?
Which preservation method is primarily used to control microbes in fruits?
What distinguishes disinfectants from antiseptics?
What distinguishes disinfectants from antiseptics?
Which of the following is primarily targeted by phenolic compounds in disinfection?
Which of the following is primarily targeted by phenolic compounds in disinfection?
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How do low temperatures affect the metabolism of microorganisms in food preservation?
How do low temperatures affect the metabolism of microorganisms in food preservation?
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What is the primary purpose of chemical methods in controlling pathogenic microorganisms?
What is the primary purpose of chemical methods in controlling pathogenic microorganisms?
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Study Notes
Preservation Methods
- Preservation methods control microbial growth on food.
- Drying: Used on meats, cereals, fish, fruits, and other foods.
- Salting: Used on syrups, jams, and jellies. Operates on osmotic concentration, drawing water out of cells via exosmosis.
- Low temperatures and freezing: Slows spoilage by reducing microbial metabolism.
Chemical Control of Pathogenic Microorganisms
- Chemical methods aim to remove microorganisms, often achieving disinfection rather than sterilization.
- Disinfectant: Chemical agent used to remove microorganisms from inanimate objects.
- Antiseptic: Chemical agent for removing microorganisms from living tissues.
- Phenol and phenolic compounds: Standard disinfectants, particularly effective against Gram-positive bacteria.
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Explore the various methods of food preservation and the chemical control of pathogenic microorganisms. This quiz covers techniques like drying, salting, and the use of disinfectants and antiseptics. Test your knowledge on how these methods help ensure food safety and microbial control.
